Program & Outreach Associate

Jewish Free Loan (JFL) is a nonprofit organization that provides interest-free financial assistance to Arizona’s Jewish community. The Program & Outreach Associate works with the Executive Director and Director of Development to create, implement and execute JFL’s marketing, communication, program and outreach strategies and activities. This position reports to the Executive Director.  This is an onsite position with occasional remote work possible.  Full or part-time employment will be considered. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Coordinate JFL’s outreach & education programs
• Provide staff support for all JFL-sponsored events, including donor recognition/cultivation events, annual fundraising event, and educational offerings
• Implement marketing, public relations and advertising activities that increase the organizational visibility in the community in conjunction with the Executive Director and Director of Development.

ADVERTISING/MATERIALS

• Establish & maintain advertising schedule
• Create copy for press releases, community journals and ad books
• Identify new advertising and marketing opportunities
• Update and create client communication letters, in conjunction with appropriate staff members
• Oversee printing and mailing process of all publications
• Develop and manage inventory of marketing and outreach materials

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION/SOCIAL MEDIA

• Manage all social media accounts
• Review and update website
• Develop content, write, and edit quarterly JFL Journal and other email campaigns
• Develop and produce video content for social media, email and website

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain strong working relationships with the Executive Director, JFL Staff and Board
• Participation in appropriate Professional Network(s)
• Additional responsibilities as determined by Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed to be successful in this position.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant certification or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in marketing/communications, program development and/or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter and team-player
• Experience and comfort with public speaking
• Experience with various social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok)
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Publisher, PowerPoint, Canva and Wordpress

PREFERRED

• Experience with nonprofit organizations
• Experience with the Phoenix Jewish community
• Experience with video editing/production
• Skills in and enjoyment of storytelling and writing

Jewish Free Loan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.