Director of Marketing & Communications

Position Overview: Reconstructing Judaism seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications. Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Advancement, this exciting role directs, leads, and manages external marketing and communications strategy for the organization. This role will develop marketing approaches which demonstrably increase positive engagement, fundraising opportunities, and donor prospects while managing proactive media relations strategy. They will deliver compelling messaging that uplifts and advances the organization's mission, work, and accomplishments in key areas across the organization. They will identify and implement strategic marketing objectives cross-departmentally and will have a keen eye for income-generating opportunities. They will also serve as supervisor to our Digital Media Manager and will have access/assigning authority to a shared administrative assistant.

This role requires excellent experience in creating and implementing effective marketing strategy and campaigns, ideally within the nonprofit sector. The successful candidate will embody deep understanding of how marketing and communications drives donor engagement and organizational growth. They will enjoy working with cross-departmental teams, have successful management experience, and a positive, collegial approach with others.

HYBRID WORK OPPORTUNITY

This role provides the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of two days per week in the Wyncote, PA office and as needed for meetings/events. Periodic travel to special events and conferences off campus will be required (approx. 5%)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications (40%)

• • Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategy
  • Create messaging frameworks that support fundraising and mission advancement
  • Ensure brand consistency and values-based messaging across multiple channels
  • Manage proactive media relations strategy
  • Seek out and coordinate thought leadership initiatives and public speaking opportunities

Content Creation and Management (35%)

• • Oversee and generate written materials including newsletters, annual reports, and case statements
  • Curate cohesive and harmonic messaging with and for departments across the organization
  • Manage website content strategy and user experience
  • Oversee video and multimedia content production
  • Develop compelling donor stories and impact narratives
  • Create fundraising collateral

Digital Strategy and Oversight (25%)

• • Develop digital communications strategy across all platforms
  • Oversee social media strategy and content calendar
  • Manage email marketing campaigns and automation
  • Analyze communications metrics and adjust strategies accordingly
  • Coordinate with Digital Media Manager to ensure consistent messaging

Required Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or in Communications with a marketing focus
  • 4+ years of marketing/communications experience, preferably in nonprofit sector
  • 3 years of supervisory/management experience within marketing/communications
  • Ability to demonstrate expertise in digital marketing and social media strategy
  • Ability to demonstrate successful strategic marketing management toward growth: positive engagement, increasing donor prospects, and fundraising opportunities
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats
  • Strong project and deadline management abilities
  • Proven understanding of or experience with the Jewish communal landscape and religious communications
  • Proficiency with content management systems and email marketing platforms
  • Knowledge of Reconstructionist Judaism or progressive Jewish movements preferred
  • Media relations experience preferred

Salary:

$85,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience/qualifications.

Benefits:

We offer excellent benefits including health insurance, 401(k), generous paid vacation and sick time, and ample time off for major Jewish and American holidays. We offer a dynamic and progressive work environment.

This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule (partially remote/partially in-person).

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and campaign or collateral sample to hr@reconstructingjudaism.org. Because of the importance of excellent writing skills for this position, submissions without these items cannot be considered. No phone calls please.

Diversity is a core value of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to economic, social, and racial justice. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classes. We know that many people – particularly those from historically marginalized groups – don’t apply for jobs unless they meet all listed qualifications. As an organization committed to diversity, if most (even if not all) of the qualifications describe you, we want to hear from you. People with lived and/or professional experience in diverse communities and equitable practices are encouraged to apply.

About Us:

Reconstructing Judaism is the central organization of the Reconstructionist movement. We train the next generation of rabbis, support and uplift congregations and havurot, foster emerging expressions of Jewish life, and encourage people to be their best selves — always helping to shape what it means to be Jewish today and to imagine the Jewish future.

Reconstructionists approach Judaism — and life — with deep consideration of the past and a passion to relate it to the present. We have originated many of the core innovations of today’s Judaism and lead efforts to make our congregations and havurot even more groundbreaking, inclusive and relevant.