Project Manager | New York, NY 

The American Jewish Congress is seeking a highly organized, mission-driven Project Manager to support and execute key initiatives across the organization’s advocacy, programming, and operational work.

This role is ideal for a strong executor who thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, and brings structure, accountability, and follow-through to complex projects. The Project Manager will work closely with senior leadership, internal teams, and external partners to ensure their initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and at a high level of quality.

This is a hands-on role requiring excellent project management skills, clear communication, and the ability to translate ideas into action. 

This role is best suited to candidates with prior experience in combating antisemitism, public policy, government affairs, diplomacy, international relations, or political advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

  • Manage multiple projects from planning through execution across organizational initiatives
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables; track progress and surface risks
  • Ensure follow-through, accountability, and timely completion of initiatives
  • Prepare regular updates and summaries for leadership
  • Proactively identify opportunities for new initiatives, programs, or projects and help develop concepts into actionable plans
  • Draft clear, professional materials including presentations, project briefs, reports, talking points, and summaries

Program & Initiative Support

  • Support the execution of American Jewish Congress projects and initiatives
  • Coordinate logistics, materials, schedules, and stakeholder communications
  • Track action items, follow-ups, and commitments to ensure execution of specific initiatives
  • Understand and keep up-to-date with all relevant policy issues impacting projects and initiatives

Relevant Domain Experience (Strongly Preferred)

  • Demonstrated professional experience working on issues related to antisemitism, public policy, government affairs, diplomacy, international relations, or political advocacy.
  • Experience within relevant organizations, including Jewish, civil rights, policy, advocacy, governmental, or international institutions, or direct experience working with government bodies, elected officials, or public sector stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of the political, diplomatic, and policy landscape relevant to the organization’s mission

Qualifications

Experience

  • 3+ years of relevant professional experience 
  • Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated professional experience working on issues related to the organization’s mission

Skills

  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and handle multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • High attention to detail and strong follow-through
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment

Technical

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Comfort working with digital communications, basic marketing tools and design tools a plus

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to high-impact national and international initiatives

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].