How to Find and Apply for Jobs at ADL
If you’re pursuing ADL jobs and want the latest, accurate instructions, start with ADL’s own application entry point. Using the Career Site helps ensure you’re following the steps intended for the specific role you want, rather than outdated or re-posted information.
Start with ADL’s official Career Site
For how to apply at ADL, begin on ADL’s official careers page on its website: Careers | ADL. This page is designed to direct job seekers to current roles and the proper way to submit employment inquiries through ADL’s careers portal. ADL Careers Page
Use ADL’s mission context to choose the right roles
Strong applications start with fit—not just matching a job title. ADL’s Our Mission and History provides context that can help you decide whether a role aligns with your strengths and values, especially for mission-driven work. Our Mission and History | ADL
When reviewing a job description, translate the responsibilities into concrete “proof points” from your background: outcomes you’ve delivered, initiatives you’ve led, and the kind of impact you’re ready to support. This helps your materials reflect the mission-driven work ADL is seeking to advance. Our Mission and History | ADL
Consider geography with ADL’s regional offices
ADL’s work spans multiple locations. Checking ADL’s regional offices can help you interpret where roles are based and how the surrounding context may influence the work. Regional Offices | ADL
As you review a posting, pay attention to the listed location and any region-related responsibilities. Then ensure your experience highlights relevant collaboration, community engagement, or program support that matches what the role requires.
Follow the application process exactly as listed per role
ADL directs employment inquiries through its careers portal as described on the official Careers | ADL page. ADL Careers Page
Some roles may route you through an external application platform when submitting applications. For example, certain job postings (such as “Director, Synagogue Engagement and Jewish Outreach”) may be hosted on the careers-adl.icims.com domain, meaning the instructions you follow can be administered within that portal. ADL Careers Page
Because application instructions can vary, the safest approach is to read the directions on the specific posting page right before submitting.
What to prepare before you apply
While requirements vary by position, it’s usually helpful to have:
- A tailored resume highlighting outcomes tied to the posting’s responsibilities
- A cover letter if the job listing requests one, connecting your experience to the work described
- Any role-specific details the application portal asks for (instructions will be included in the posting)
Tailor your application to what ADL is asking for
To strengthen ADL careers applications, avoid treating submissions as interchangeable. Instead:
- Match your experience to the role’s specific responsibilities and outcomes
- Emphasize measurable impact or clearly described results when possible
- Connect your interest in the work to ADL’s mission context, using ADL’s mission/history as an anchor Our Mission and History | ADL
Mission-driven hiring often involves assessing not only skills, but also how your approach aligns with the organization’s purpose.
Keep your process organized using the Career Site
If you’re applying to multiple ADL jobs, base your tracking on the official entry point: ADL’s Careers | ADL page. ADL Careers Page
Since applications may be handled through ADL’s careers portal (and sometimes an external platform for particular postings), keep notes such as:
- The job title and reference details shown in the portal
- The submission date
- Any confirmations or status information provided after applying
This reduces confusion if roles close, update, or change status.
Next steps
Begin at ADL’s official Career Site for current roles and instructions, review ADL’s mission context to target roles that align with your fit, check regional office information for location relevance, and follow the exact submission steps shown for each posting through ADL’s careers portal. ADL Careers Page Our Mission and History | ADL Regional Offices | ADL