International Fellowship of Christians and Jews · 1 day ago
Director of Social Media
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expThe International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is an organization focused on fostering relationships between Jews and Christians. They are seeking a Director of Social Media to develop and implement strategic social media campaigns that enhance brand visibility and audience engagement while managing a team of social media professionals.
AdvocacyCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitReligion
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a strategic vision and priorities for The Fellowship's social media activities, guided by specific, measurable objectives that correspond with broader business goals. This includes determining optimal timing, channels, and methods for engaging The Fellowship’s target audience (Evangelical Christians) on social media
Implement The Fellowship’s social media strategy with an emphasis on empowering and informing audiences through initial awareness efforts; increasing awareness of the organization's vision, services, and global leadership while fostering audience involvement with mission-driven content; and cultivating audience engagement to strengthen connection and affinity for The Fellowship
Leverage social media platforms to engage our target audience, fostering meaningful connections with the land of Israel and the Jewish people
Develop campaigns highlighting The Fellowship’s activities in delivering humanitarian aid and support to Israel, Ukraine, and Jewish communities globally
Oversee high-profile social media accounts on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other emerging channels
Track social media metrics, deliver consistent reports on campaign effectiveness, audience development, and engagement, and utilize analytics insights to enhance the impact of future social media campaigns and content
Oversee and support the development and curation of engaging, impactful content for various social media platforms
Ensure that all content is aligned with The Fellowship’s content strategy and brand guidelines
Lead influencer strategy, user-generated content, and social media storytelling efforts
Oversee community management efforts, ensuring all comments, messages and inquiries receive a response in a timely and professional manner
Partner with Marketing leadership and internal stakeholders to build a comprehensive, full-funnel strategy that enhances engagement, boost participation, and contributes to achieving revenue targets
Collaborate cross-functionally with peers in Paid Media, Content, Brand, Constituent Experience, Development, Advocacy and more
Work closely with the Global Chief Executive Officer and Chief Marketing Officer to develop and implement social media strategies aligned with the organization's vision
Collaborates with the US Board Chairman on developing and implementing social media strategy for the Fellowship
Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, and continued development of direct reports
Conduct regular check-ins to monitor progress, provide feedback, and offer guidance and support where needed to ensure staff are fully supported in their role
Provides staff with the essential tools, knowledge, and resources required to fulfill their responsibilities efficiently, while also offering opportunities for ongoing professional development
Coach and collaborate on goal-setting and professional development plans and conduct formal and informal performance conversations
Develop, create, and manage standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency in operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Creative Writing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, or related discipline or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years of related agency or business experience
A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities to convey ideas clearly and effectively
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, even under pressure
Strong focus on accuracy and organization to ensure high-quality outcomes
Adept at developing innovative solutions tailored to dynamic trends and organizational activities
Quickly respond to evolving situations and new challenges
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines – at times, under pressure
Ability to be flexible and act quickly in response to new situations and current events affecting The Fellowship's activities
Availability to work during emergency response situations outside of standard office hours, including evenings and weekends
Proficiency in using and navigating social media platforms, content creation and scheduling, online community management, and online advocacy
Knowledge of and ability to navigate Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and other social network analytics
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Basic understanding of current events in the Middle East and other global locations that affect The Fellowship's activities
Familiarity with Christian and Jewish traditions, as well as U.S. and Israeli cultures, especially regarding global events in the Middle East
Familiarity with SEO principles to enhance content visibility and reach
Preferred
Social Media Management or Director experience at a non-profit
Benefits
Professional growth opportunities
Great benefits
Company
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews provides humanitarian aid and promotes cooperation between Christian and Jewish communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robin Van Etten
Global Chief Operating Officer
Lucas Puzan, MBA
Chief Information Officer
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