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Job Description

Job Description

(Chicago / Hybrid) The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will lead our Marketing and Communications strategic initiatives to drive growth and broaden awareness for the organization among the Christian Evangelical community. The CMO is responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing, public relations, communications, and branding strategies that are responsible for defining and communicating the IFCJ brand, through effective storytelling about the compelling humanitarian impact of IFCJ’s mission and the spiritual connection of Christians to the Jewish roots of their faith. The CMO is responsible for leading the organizational strategic initiative to reach beyond our core demographic to a broader Evangelical market that supports Israel and the Jewish people.

As a member of the leadership team, the CMO will serve as an advisor to the U.S CEO / GCOO to ensure the Fellowship’s strategic focus is appropriately communicated internally and externally. As a member of the Senior Leadership team the CMO provides strategic leadership for the organization and is jointly responsible for culture, policies and strategic decisions that drive the organization’s success.

This position is based out of our headquarters located in downtown Chicago.

We are seeking an individual with Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related business fields. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related business fields is preferred. A minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for leading a team is required. Non-profit experience is preferred.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include :

Brand Marketing and Communications Strategies :

• Lead and manage the IFCJ brand by effectively implementing strategies and messaging with the IFCJ primary target audience – evangelical Christians. This includes oversight of public relations, podcasts, social media, SEO, web site content, radio, influencer marketing, TV, print, digital, and events.
• Lead marketing and brand innovations, evolve best practices, establish KPIs and analyze performance
• Develop and execute all marketing and public relations strategies to enhance The Fellowship’s, CEO Yael Eckstein’s and other brand ambassador’s positioning and maintain image.
• Build awareness for the purpose of ensuring that IFCJ is seen as a thought leader on humanitarian response to crisis “on the ground” and as the leader of Christian / Jewish relations.
• Develop a strategic content approach to create compelling, engaging and relevant content that resonates with the target audience.
• Lead strategic partnerships and collaborations with external agencies, vendors and influences to amplify brand reach and awareness.
• Collaborate with Office of the President (Israel and U.S.), global marketing team, Integrated Fundraising, Major Gifts and operations to ensure seamless alignment and the execution of marketing initiatives.

Market Research, Analysis and Budget Management :

Marketing and Communications Leadership and Management :

Technical Skills & Abilities :

The Fellowship is an organization of bridge builders whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, understanding, respect and cooperation. Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each year. Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think.

Experience all The Fellowship has to offer and make an impact in a global nonprofit. We offer medical, vision and dental, retirement saving, paid time off and many other benefits. We are located on Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit your resume and salary requirements.

Key words : Marketing, Communications, Leadership

We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).