Events Marketing Strategist – Maternity Leave Coverage

If working for an organization that supports the land and people of Israel excites you, then join us and you needn't wait another minute to change the world!

Position Overview:

Jewish National Fund-USA is seeking an Event Marketing Strategist to be responsible for the marketing strategy and execution for events around the country. This position is a maternity leave cover, working full-time hours, running from late Fall 2024 through May 2025 (approximately 6 months). This role will work out of our NYC office and report into the Director, Marketing.

The Event Marketing Strategist will work closely with members of the Marketing Department as well as fundraisers and event professionals across the country to strategize, supervise, and help execute the production of event marketing collateral. The Strategist will:

• Meet with fundraising and events teams to understand the goals of each event and determine how best to reach them
• Develop a recruitment strategy to market the event to the appropriate constituencies
• Communicate the plan to the relevant stakeholders
• Provide briefs to marketing copywriter and marketing associate
• Establish and managing timelines for all marketing materials
• Effectively delegate tasks to marketing associates
• Review and sign off on all relevant event marketing materials in

Collateral will include but not be limited to: invitations, flyers, postcards, emails, digital presentations, signage, landing and registration pages, ads, event videos, tribute journals, event PowerPoint presentation.

The right candidate for this role will be extremely organized with an acute attention to detail, creative, a strong writer and proofreader, able to juggle many projects at once, and great working with people.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills a must
• Must be extremely detail oriented and able to multi-task in an exceptionally busy environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills a must
• Desire to learn new skills
• Pro-active and energetic; ability to work on own with minimal daily supervision
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Some understanding of print production and digital marketing
• Minimum 2 years work experience in an agency or other marketing capacity
• Bachelor's degree

Compensation:

$30-40/hour

WHAT WE DO

Jewish National Fund strives to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of Israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. JNF is "greening" the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks across Israel, creating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid agriculture techniques and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of Israel and Zionism. JNF is the single largest provider of Zionist programs in the U.S. Its work is divided into seven program areas: Forestry & Green Innovations, Water Solutions, Community Building, Zionist Education & Advocacy, Research & Development, Heritage Sites, and Disabilities & Special Needs.

SINCE 1901, JNF HAS:

• Planted more than 250 million trees
• Built over 250 reservoirs and dams
• Developed over 250,000 acres of land
• Created more than 2,000 parks
• Provided the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities
• Connected thousands of children and young adults to Israel and their heritage

Jewish National Fund prides itself on honoring the pioneers of the past and celebrating their spirit by continuing the pioneering tradition in the areas of technology, environmental progress, community development, water renewal and building the land of Israel for many years to come.

Jewish National Fund affirms the bonds of the Jewish family with their strength of unity, the understanding that each member can make a difference and the collective power to build prosperity, develop innovative solutions and promote the greater good.

OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS

A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.

OUR CULTURE

We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!

OUR CORE VALUES

Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.

Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.

Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.

Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.

B'Yachad: Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.