Do you have a passion for building a brighter, stronger Jewish future?
Are you a driven, dynamic professional with 3-5 years of marketing experience in events, the non-profit sector and/or the Jewish professional world?
Do you thrive in a creative, fast-paced team environment?
Are you a proven and deadline-oriented project manager?
Do you care about and understand the needs and interests of the Jewish community?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s marketing department is hiring, and if you answered yes to these questions, you could be our perfect fit!
As our senior account executive, you will focus on our financial resources development portfolio to ensure effective marketing and cross-promotion of fundraising initiatives. You will be the go-to marketing executive for several departments within Federation, including but not limited to Federation’s Young Leadership, The Network and Women’s Philanthropy divisions and Federation’s United Jewish Endowment Fund.
You will manage marketing for small and large-scale events throughout the year, help direct Federation’s social media and put your exceptional writing, organizational and project management skills to excellent use in order to uphold our mission of building a stronger Jewish community.
Your role:
Oversee creative and production processes, timelines and budgets for multiple projects concurrently
Integrate Federation messaging and branding across online and offline marketing materials
Serve as a strategic thought-leader for Federation’s marketing initiatives
Write and edit a variety of products, including but not limited to letters, flyers, advertising, invitations, press releases, talking points, web and social media content, email newsletters and more
Provide strategic marketing guidance and recommendations to clients and colleagues, including analysis of current programming
Work with clients and Federation’s Digital Communications Manager to develop and implement digital strategy
Work directly with Federation colleagues to market large and small-scale events
Assist at events to supervise and handle marketing needs (signage, audio/visual requirements) or as needed by client (registration, set-up/break-down). Events may occur in the evening or on weekends.
Assist fellow team members with projects as needed
Your background:
3-5 years of experience in marketing, advertising or public relations with a strong project management background
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, writing/public relations or related
Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously
Strong people skills, able to get along with and work well with diverse personalities
Experience with and commitment to the Jewish community, with a working knowledge of Jewish history, tradition and current events
Thorough understanding of creative and production processes
Working knowledge of design and graphics, including production requirements for print and electronic applications
Exceptional organization and communications skills (both written and oral) with proficiency in English grammar and usage
Proven ability to oversee projects from concept through layout, finished art, and production phases to completion
An inherent understanding of target organizational and audiences’ demographics and psychographics to develop appropriate approaches
Background in strategic marketing planning helpful
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required, experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Experience with, or willingness to learn, web applications including website management software and email management software
Federation offers a competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace.
Interested?
To apply, submit your cover letter, resume and two writing samples to jobs@shalomdc.org, using subject line MKTG-SAE-FY17.
About The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community for all. The Jewish Federation identifies, evaluates and addresses our community needs and priorities in order to create a strong local Jewish community, and to foster and strengthen our connection with Jews in Israel and around the world. Federation partners with more than 60 local, national and international agencies to offer innovative programs and services to all who need and want them, delivering measurable impact with immeasurable heart.