Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is hiring: Chief Marketing Officer in Woo

As an integrated Jewish Federation and JCC, our organization brings a unique and exciting opportunity for collaboration and innovation as a cornerstone of the Jewish Community here in New Haven. We seek a highly motivated leader who will stand behind our mission and propel the organization forward as we continue to grow.

POSITION PROFILE

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of public relations, marketing, and communications strategies that effectively advance the strategic priorities of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and its leadership. The CMO will provide leadership, vision, and guidance to leverage the organization's key strengths, differentiators, and value proposition to raise awareness and visibility of the organization and its philanthropic and community engagement work. As a member of the leadership team, the CMO will serve as an advisor to the CEO and Board to ensure the Federation’s strategic focus is appropriately communicated inside and outside the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications strategy to advance the mission and goals, broaden awareness of its impact, and increase its visibility inside and outside of the Jewish community.
2. Collaborate with the leadership team and department heads to translate strategy into integrated communications plans.
3. Ensure the strategic focus is appropriately communicated in all outgoing materials, including donor, fundraising, partner agency, and general community communications.
4. Ensure strategic use and ongoing evolution of all communications vehicles, including digital and print platforms.
5. Ensure consistent messaging and branding across organizational communications.
6. Implement effective public relations, including sourcing relevant stories, promotion of major accomplishments, and positive ongoing relationships with key representatives of the Jewish and general media.
7. Serve as the communications counselor to Federation and its programs and services.
8. Facilitate the staff and lay leader communications by preparing talking points, speeches, presentations, and other supporting material as needed.
9. Produce the Annual Report.
10. Manage marketing and communications department, including budget and staff.
11. Define and track key performance indicators for marketing and communications activities.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Required Experience, Skills & Abilities:

1. 3-5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for leading a team; non-profit experience preferred.
2. Engaging storyteller, able to use a variety of mediums to communicate priorities, goals and impact.
3. Genuine interest in and connection with the Jewish community; understanding of The New Haven Jewish community preferred.
4. Ability to combine executive-level strategic thinking with results-oriented execution.
5. Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
6. Outstanding relationship building and interpersonal skills.
7. Solutions-oriented mindset.
8. Ability to build, lead and motivate high-performing teams.

Compensation: Salary starting at $90,000. Candidates should state their salary requirements in a cover letter included with their resume.

The JCC and Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is a non-denominational, EEO/AA employer. We encourage individuals of all faiths and backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

1. 401(k) matching
2. Dental insurance
3. Employee discount
4. Health insurance
5. Life insurance
6. Paid time off

Schedule:

1. Monday to Friday
2. Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person