Jewish United Fund
Communications and Digital Engagement Manager
Jewish United Fund, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Communications and Digital Engagement Manager
Job Category:
JUF Government Affairs
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. Requisition Number:
COMMU004697 Apply now Posted: December 2, 2024 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location Chicago, IL 60606, USA Description Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, 22 days of paid time off, 11 sick days, and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000. What you’ll be responsible for: Relaunching and improving JUF’s Public Affairs newsletter to showcase successes and challenges, and encourage community involvement. Boosting grassroots advocacy through mobilization tools and strategies and a stronger social media presence. Creating traditional media strategies to combat antisemitism, promote civic engagement, and advocate for Israel. Researching and reporting on antisemitic and anti-Israel groups in Chicago. What you’ll be doing: Standardizing, improving, and relaunching JUF’s Public Affairs newsletter, formerly named, “LINK”. Making grassroots advocacy and mobilization a more deliberate and effective part of Public Affairs’ operations. Identifying and deploying mobilization tools for grassroots activations. Increasing social media presence focused on Israel advocacy, civic engagement, and combatting antisemitism. Taking primary ownership of JCRC’s and Campus Affairs’ social media platforms. Developing and implementing new and traditional media strategies to combat antisemitism. Writing and researching articles and op-eds for JUF’s Magazine, Jewish Chicago. Obtaining press credentials to attend press conferences and government meetings. Researching, tracking, and reporting on antisemitic and anti-Israel groups in the metro-Chicago area. Exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing all aspects of the position. What you need to succeed: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science, history, Middle Eastern studies, or related social sciences. 3-5+ years of professional work experience, including at least 2 years in communications, advocacy, political campaigns, journalism, or related fields. Experience leveraging social media platforms and expanding follower-base. Passion for and knowledge of Israel and Jewish issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience conducting research and reporting results is preferred. Excellent interpersonal, presenting, and written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Team player who enjoys collaboration and is a self-starter. A great attitude and a desire to affect change. What you’ll love about us: At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and much more. We have a flexible schedule with core hours and the ability to work from home a few days per week on a hybrid basis.
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Job Category:
JUF Government Affairs
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. Requisition Number:
COMMU004697 Apply now Posted: December 2, 2024 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location Chicago, IL 60606, USA Description Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, 22 days of paid time off, 11 sick days, and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000. What you’ll be responsible for: Relaunching and improving JUF’s Public Affairs newsletter to showcase successes and challenges, and encourage community involvement. Boosting grassroots advocacy through mobilization tools and strategies and a stronger social media presence. Creating traditional media strategies to combat antisemitism, promote civic engagement, and advocate for Israel. Researching and reporting on antisemitic and anti-Israel groups in Chicago. What you’ll be doing: Standardizing, improving, and relaunching JUF’s Public Affairs newsletter, formerly named, “LINK”. Making grassroots advocacy and mobilization a more deliberate and effective part of Public Affairs’ operations. Identifying and deploying mobilization tools for grassroots activations. Increasing social media presence focused on Israel advocacy, civic engagement, and combatting antisemitism. Taking primary ownership of JCRC’s and Campus Affairs’ social media platforms. Developing and implementing new and traditional media strategies to combat antisemitism. Writing and researching articles and op-eds for JUF’s Magazine, Jewish Chicago. Obtaining press credentials to attend press conferences and government meetings. Researching, tracking, and reporting on antisemitic and anti-Israel groups in the metro-Chicago area. Exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing all aspects of the position. What you need to succeed: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science, history, Middle Eastern studies, or related social sciences. 3-5+ years of professional work experience, including at least 2 years in communications, advocacy, political campaigns, journalism, or related fields. Experience leveraging social media platforms and expanding follower-base. Passion for and knowledge of Israel and Jewish issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience conducting research and reporting results is preferred. Excellent interpersonal, presenting, and written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Team player who enjoys collaboration and is a self-starter. A great attitude and a desire to affect change. What you’ll love about us: At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and much more. We have a flexible schedule with core hours and the ability to work from home a few days per week on a hybrid basis.
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