Marketing and Communications Manager, Szarvas

Job Title: Marketing & Communications Manager, Szarvas Camp

Reports to: JDC Hungary/EAA – Szarvas Camp Director

Location: Office, based in JDC Hungary offices (Sip str 12, Budapest) with regular visits to Szarvas Camp site

Start Date: Immediate

Overall purpose:

A results-driven Marketing and Communications Manager with extensive experience in crafting innovative strategies and producing high-quality content to enhance organizational visibility and engagement. Adept at managing digital projects, social media platforms, and brand alignment while fostering collaboration across teams. Passionate about impactful, mission-based storytelling, youth development, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Marketing and Content Creation
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns to align with organizational goals, promote camp programs and initiatives.
• In cooperation with MarCom Associate, produce engaging content, including graphics, videos, and copy, for social media, websites, and promotional materials.
• Plan and manage content calendars, email marketing campaigns, and digital advertising.
• Develop social media strategy, optimizing platforms to drive engagement.
• Conduct regular performance analysis to refine strategies and maximize impact.
• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Szarvas Camp’s website development to ensure alignment with brand guidelines, user experience best practices, and organizational goals.
• Education and Program Team Support
• Collaborate with Education team to bring annual educational topic/theme to life.
• Create, develop and oversee, content strategy for summer team (e.g. shot list, content guide, reviewing work)
• Recruit, train, manage and supervise seasonal photographers and videographers, in coordination with Specialist Coordinator
• Digital Projects and Registration Platform Management
• Manage online projects (financial, technical, content, UX/UI) with third-party vendors.
• Lead the development and implementation of large-scale digital projects, including Salesforce integration.
• Administer databases, registration systems, and ensure compliance with GDPR regulations.
• Community Partnerships
• Lead communication and coordination with world-wide community partners to bring youth and teens to Szarvas Camp, in partnership with Camp Director.
• Build strong relationships with partners and field professionals to enhance outreach efforts.
• Work with JDC External Relations team to support new and on-going initiatives.

Qualifications / expectations:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field and/or 3-5 years of equivalent experience.
• Proven expertise in marketing, content development, digital strategy, storytelling and communication management.
• Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
• Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and various content management systems.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken). Additional language skills in Hungarian, Russian and/or Hebrew preferred.
• Experience in video creation & digital editing
• Demonstrated portfolio of work
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Experience working with diverse teams and fostering collaborative and supportive environments.
• Passion for youth development and familiarity with (Jewish) camp culture is a plus

Please attach your portfolio to the application.

About Szarvas Camp

Szarvas Camp is a 12-day international Jewish camp in Hungary where participants from around the world come together to learn life-long skills and explore their identity. Through diverse programs like crafts, sports, music, team-building, and cultural activities, campers form lifelong friendships while deepening their connection to Jewish values and traditions.

About JDC

Join The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian assistance organization. JDC works in around 70 countries and in Israel to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and help Israel overcome the social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Our reach extends beyond the global Jewish community by providing immediate relief and long-term development support for victims of natural and man-made disasters worldwide.

JDC has over 100 years of experience providing social and humanitarian services to Jewish people. You can learn more about JDC at www.jdc.org .

Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Europe, Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Together, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others