Job Postings - Chief Program & Strategic Officer and Chief Marketing Officer

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is looking to fill 2 key executive positions: Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Program Strategy Officer.

Both position will report to a newly placed CEO. See postings attached.

Interested candidates must submit resume and a letter detailing qualifications and compensation requirements, in confidence, to HR@jfgp.org or fax to 215-832-

AVAILABLE POSITION

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has an opening for a

CHIEF PROGRAM AND STRATEGY OFFICER

For over 110 years, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has been working to ensure that the needs and interests of the local, national and global Jewish community are appropriately addressed through Federation-supported programs and initiatives. The position of Chief Program and Strategy Officer is a critical C-Suite position that provides leadership and direction on all matters related to Philadelphia’s community services programming policy, delivery strategy and funding of Federation initiatives and other Jewish community services agencies.  The Chief Program and Strategy Officer supervises the directors of Federation’s three Centers of Excellence, the director of Jewish Community Relations and the manager of Evaluation and Research.  The position reports to Federation’s Chief Executive Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF PROGRAM AND STRATEGY OFFICER WILL INCLUDE:

·         With volunteer and professional partners, analyze relevant local, national and global community data/needs and develop effective strategic and funding plans to meet them.

·         Develop strong relationships with Jewish community leaders to discuss local, national and global needs/strategies to secure their support of Federation initiatives.

·         Staff Federation’s Policy Strategy and Funding (PSF) Committee and work with PSF to set annual and longer-term programming priorities, program goals and objectives and methods for evaluating and measuring results.

• Provide direction to Center Directors to develop RFPs, contracts and other methodologies to ensure that they are reflective of the Centers’ goals and the Federation’s priorities.
• Make recommendations to the PSF Committee on funding allocations for various Federation initiatives and local and overseas programs.
• Ensure that there are clear measurements and outcomes for strategic priorities that will support marketing and fundraising efforts.

·         Provide oversight to Manager of Research and Evaluation in evaluating funded programs and in guiding the PSF Committee to utilize data to make funding decisions.

• Monitor actual operating costs against the current period budget.
• Assist the CEO in planning and structuring meeting agendas and preparing action items for the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees.
• Identify grant-funding opportunities and oversee the application process; obtain funding from available local national and international foundations/entities.
• Work with staff to develop long-term goals for Federation’s new Neighborhood Program and provides oversight of the annual operating plan.
• Work with volunteers and professionals to define the Federation’s agenda of issues, needs and opportunities that can be satisfied through local, state or national government support.
• Represent the Federation to its partner agencies, synagogues and other Philadelphia community organizations, including government and non-Jewish religious representatives.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

·         General and business knowledge equivalent to a Master’s degree with 10+ years of progressive experiences in community services programming and general management.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·         In-depth knowledge and experience of community services programming strategies, methods and techniques as well as in-depth knowledge of the communities served by Federation.

·         Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.

·         Knowledge and prior use of program evaluation techniques.

·         Proven organizational and planning skills.

·         Proven experience writing grants and/or making funding decisions.

·         Strong supervisory skills to sustain performance, encourage employee growth and success and maintain a mutually supportive working environment. 

·         Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with peers.

·         A deep personal commitment to the work of the Jewish Federation.  Knowledge of the Federation community is preferred.

·         Experience with face-to-face fundraising is preferred.

For more information and to apply:

Submit resume and a letter detailing your qualifications and compensation requirements, in confidence, to HR@jfgp.org or fax to 215-832-0783.

Our Mission

The mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is to identify and prioritize the important issues and needs of our local and global community, then organize and mobilize human and financial resources to successfully impact them.  Federation focuses on Jewish education, human services, family, and economic needs, and provides support for Israel and for Jews at risk elsewhere in the world. 

Our Vision

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia sees a flourishing global Jewish community – today and for future generations – that is continually fortified by:

• inspiring participation in Jewish life and learning through strengthening area synagogues, enhancing supplementary schooling, creating and supporting learning opportunities for Jewish adults, investing in Jewish day schools, engaging college students in Jewish life, and supporting identity-building programs for Jewish youth.
• caring for local people at-risk or in need through programs that help seniors to age with dignity, aid for the chronically poor, self-sufficiency initiatives for Jews facing poverty, hunger relief, transformative social action efforts, and community- and government-relations efforts.

connecting Jews in Greater Philadelphia to Israel and to the needs of Jews around the world through Israel advocacy and engagement – including Israel travel, local community programming and partnership-building with Israeli organizations, hunger relief initiatives in the Former Soviet Union and throughout the world, and support for Jewish seniors, children, victims of terror and immigrants in Israel and other overseas nations.

AVAILABLE POSITION

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has an opening for a

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia (JFGP) is looking for a creative, energetic and strategic Chief Marketing Officer to create and implement a bold marketing vision and multi-year marketing strategy for the “Central Address of the Jewish Community” in Philadelphia.  As the steward of Federation’s brand, you will work with a talented team of marketing, PR and social media staff to implement your strategy.  You will be a critical member of the Executive Team and will report directly to Federation’s new and exciting CEO.  

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CMO WILL INCLUDE:

·         Inspire, train and lead department staff to create impactful marketing and communication strategies for the Federation and particular initiatives.

·         Lead communications team in creating a best-in-class social media presence that empowers stakeholders to spread the Federation brand virally.

·         Develop and measure key metrics around the business to ensure that Federation’s “message” is being delivered to target audiences including user acquisition, conversion rates, engagement rates and satisfaction rates.

·         Develop and maintain effective messages and a solid brand for the Federation; one that will resonate with internal and external audiences.

·         Develop and maintain a pro-active PR function to reinforce the brand and assure a consistency of communications to all audiences.

·         Work with external partners on co-branding to ensure Federation and its brand is well represented in the community.

·         Work with the Chief Development Officer to develop exciting marketing strategies for the Jewish Community Fund, Endowments and ongoing donor cultivation and stewardship.

·         Integrate the organization’s “product line” with fundraising materials and techniques.

·         Serve as “Publisher’s Representative” for the weekly Jewish Exponent, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Jewish Federation.

·         Along with the JFGP’s CEO and Board President, serve as a key spokesperson for the organization to community agencies, synagogues, other Philadelphia community organizations, including the press and government agencies and representatives.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

·         Possess general and business knowledge equivalent to a Master’s degree with 10+ years of progressive experiences in marketing, communications and general management.  

·         In-depth knowledge of market research, advertising, media, sales promotion and other marketing techniques, group communications, public relations and the selling of intangibles.

·         Proven track record of creating campaigns and initiatives that will drive and increase fundraising revenue.

·         High level of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

·         Demonstrated success in leveraging social media to grow a brand (ideally, a non-profit brand).

·         Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.

·         Strong organizational and planning skills with demonstrated success with large-scale project management.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate a disparate group of volunteers and donors and manage committees

·         Strong supervisory skills to sustain performance, encourage employee growth and success and maintain a mutually supportive working environment

·         Proven ability to efficiently and effectively respond to community and internal crises.

·         A deep personal commitment to the work of Jewish Federation.

For more information and to apply:

Submit resume and a letter detailing your qualifications and compensation requirements, in confidence, to HR@jfgp.org or fax to 215-832-0783.

Our Mission

The mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is to identify and prioritize the important issues and needs of our local and global community, then organize and mobilize human and financial resources to successfully impact them.  Federation focuses on Jewish education, human services, family, and economic needs, and provides support for Israel and for Jews at risk elsewhere in the world. 

Our Vision

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia sees a flourishing global Jewish community – today and for future generations – that is continually fortified by:

• inspiring participation in Jewish life and learning through strengthening area synagogues, enhancing supplementary schooling, creating and supporting learning opportunities for Jewish adults, investing in Jewish day schools, engaging college students in Jewish life, and supporting identity-building programs for Jewish youth.
• caring for local people at-risk or in need through programs that help seniors to age with dignity, aid for the chronically poor, self-sufficiency initiatives for Jews facing poverty, hunger relief, transformative social action efforts, and community- and government-relations efforts.

connecting Jews in Greater Philadelphia to Israel and to the needs of Jews around the world through Israel advocacy and engagement – including Israel travel, local community programming and partnership-building with Israeli organizations, hunger relief initiatives in the Former Soviet Union and throughout the world, and support for Jewish seniors, children, victims of terror and immigrants in Israel and other overseas nations.