ISJL Communications & Marketing Manager

We’re seeking a creative, detail-oriented, collaborative communicator to join our team as Communications & Marketing Manager. Working with our Chief Strategy Officer and the entire ISJL team, the Communications & Marketing manager will oversee efforts to tell the ISJL story and promote ISJL programming and events. This is a key leadership position, with the CMM responsible for implementing/enhancing the existing communications calendar and marketing strategy, managing and creating digital content (web and social), print media, editing and creating materials for each ISJL division, and bringing new communications concepts to the table. We seek an individual who will take a positive, proactive approach to messaging, with a focus on broadening outreach and deepening in-reach to our communities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Developing marketing, communication, and social media initiatives aligned with the ISJL’s mission
Work with the CSO on strategic storytelling year-round
Work with the Director of Development on fundraising-related outreach, mailings, marketing materials, and online campaigns
Review, strengthen, and maintain processes and brand standards
Design, edit, and oversee communications (weekly emails, event promotion, flagship print such as Shalom Y’all magazine, etc.)
Manage the ISJL website and all basic updates to content there (no coding required, although coding skills are a bonus)
Manage ISJL communications calendar (Google systems)
Plan and manage a social media strategy designed to support ISJL programs, increase engagement, and maximize fundraising
Conduct regular communications inventory/track open rates and adjust strategy to maximize reach
Attend weekly staff meetings, supervision meetings and be available to all staff for face-to face meetings and discussions as needed
This position is remote in the U.S. and requires occasional travel, such as to the annual ISJL Southern & Jewish conference and periodic all-staff gatherings

Required Skills/Abilities:

Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing and developing tasks while following through on short- and long-term responsibilities, plus attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality (a passion for proofreading is essential!)
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with maturity, discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism
Strong organizational skills and a commitment to systems; strong track record of time and project management
Proficient in Adobe Suite (particularly InDesign) and Canva Pro
Comfortable with (or comfortable learning) Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
Basic website management skills (working with systems like Weebly, Squarespace, WordPress) is essential; coding/website development experience is a plus
Experienced manager of social media / online engagement
Collaborative spirit: a good team player, who works well with other people across various groups – colleagues, board members, community members, program participants, the press
Self-motivated, particularly in remote working environments

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree
Familiarity with Judaism/Jewish culture
3+ years’ experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or related fields