We are looking for an experienced and visionary Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to join our team at Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA).

About the Organization

Rooted in Jewish values, Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA) – home to Southern Arizona’s Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation – seeks to inspire, galvanize and support local community members and organizations in building and sustaining a strong, caring, vibrant Jewish community for today and tomorrow.

JPSA achieves its mission by building Jewish community, developing communal leadership, promoting Jewish identity through education and engagement, supporting the vulnerable, and advocating for the well-being and security of the Jewish people—locally, in Israel, and around the world.

Through its Federation work, JPSA strategically engages donors, supporters, and community partners to address and plan for the current and future needs of the Jewish people—locally, in Israel, and around the world. Through its Foundation, JPSA collaborates with fundholders and organizations to build endowments and legacies, while creating opportunities to support the diverse needs of the broader Southern Arizona community.

It is only through the care and support of our donors and fundholders that JPSA can create meaningful and lasting impact.

About Tucson

Tucson is known for the stunning natural beauty of our Sonoran Desert that provides breathtaking views, endless outdoor recreational opportunities, and a sunny, warm climate year-round. We are a thriving metropolis, home to world-renowned industry and education, with a small-town feel. Tucson combines affordable living with top rated schools and thriving scene for food, arts, and culture., Tucson’s Jewish community has a population of approximately 30,000 with the organizational and physical resources of a community three times our size. Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona is at the center of this vibrant community.

Position Summary

As the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO), you will lead the strategic direction and execution of all organizational marketing inititivaves.You will operate as a mission-driven leader responsible for shaping and executing the marketing, branding, collateral, and communication strategies in alignment with our mission, vision, donor experience, fundraising, and impact goals. You will be responsible for organization-wide content creation and dissemination to JPSAs varied stakeholders. In this role, you have the opportunity to elevate the organization’s visibility, grow community engagement, and strengthen donor relationships across all platforms in order to increase impact. The CMCO is a collaborative team leader, supervising M&C team members, working closely with the Development, Impact and Engagement, and Foundation teams, and the organization’s President and CEO.

JPSA offers competitive compensation, 401k, health and other benefits, and a supportive work culture that values initiative, innovation, creativity and professional development. If you are enthusiastic about leading innovative and robust marketing and communication campaigns and creating an immersive and tailored brand experience for donors, leadership, volunteers and community stakeholders, we look forward to receiving your application.

Key pillars

· Strategic Brand Management/Marketing

· Marketing Campaign Development/Implementation

· Distinctive Communications

· Fundraising/Stewardship Collateral

· Public Relations

· Team Leadership/Collaboration/Supervision

Essential Objectives

· Developing and implementing strategic marketing and communication plans that align with the organization’s strategic objectives and target audiences

· Ensuring the marketing and communications team delivers effective campaigns and collateral to generate new volunteer and donor leads, increase brand awareness, and drive impact and engagement growth

· Managing marketing and communications budgets, allocating resouces effectively, and optimizing spending to achieve maximum ROI

· Fostering relationships with key vendors and media outlets to maximize marketing reach and impact

· Collaborating with various organization department teams to ensure a seamless alignment and the execution of marketing initiatives

· Leading and mentoring organization and contracted marketing professionals, providing guidance, feedback, support, and responsiveness to drive excellence in marketing execution

· Acting as a brand ambassador, representing the organization’s values and maintaining consistent brand identity across all touchpoints.

Your Tasks

· Develop, articulate, and execute the overall marketing and communications strategy in alignment with the organization’s fundraising, engagement, and impact objectives

· Drive brand positioning and differentiation to enhance engagement and brand awareness in target markets

· Oversee the creation of captivating marketing and communications collateral, including brochures, flyers, newsletters, advertisements, press releases, digital content, cultivation and solicitation decks, and event collateral

· Execute comprehensive marketing and communications campaigns, including web, email, print, radio, billboard, and other

· Establish and optimize multi-channel and targeting marketing and communications efforts to reach various stakeholders/target audiences

· Monitor and analyze relevant trends, insights, data analytics, and similar activities to identify growth opportunties and maintain a competitive edge

· Author, edit articles, press releases, speeches and other organization communications

· Meet with department leadership to assess needs and plan accordingly; set and keep marketing calendar and workflow timeline

· Support organization partners through managing and executing the community calendar and Jewish newspaper; lead marketing and communications committee

· Cultivate relationships with local media, serve as contact for media outlets, and monitor media coverage

Required Qualifications

Related Experience

· Bachelor’s degree

· Minimum 10 years relevant experience with demonstrated success as a marketing/communications professional; minimum 7 years of relevant experience working in an active marketing and/or communications role, plus3 years of experience in a leadership capacity, including staff supervision and budget development

· Proven track record of developing, managing, and executing wide-ranging marketing and communications initiatives

· Familiarity with marketing automation and digital tools; advanced skills in social media and digital platforms including, but not limited to MailChimp, Hootsuite, Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram

· Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems

· Understanding of data privacy and protection and implications for marketing activities

· Proficiency in public relations, growth development strategies, donor, volunteer (customer) experience enrichment, analytics and data-led marketing

· Exceptional written, verbal and editorial communication skills, with the ability to keep messaging consistent with JPSA’s mission, vision, values, and strategy

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to leverage data and insight for informed decision-making

Jewish Community

· Deep understanding of the Jewish community and organizational landscape

· Knowledgeable about Jewish culture and practices

· Passion for the work of JPSA and its work to sustain, support and enrich the Jewish community locally, in Israel, and worldwide

Additional Skills

· Detail-oriented, organized, creative, with high level of accuracy and demonstrated time and project management skills

· Demonstrated ability to meet tight timeframes and deadlines with efficiency and success

· Strong communication and relationship-building skills; professional demeanor

· Ability to thrive in a diverse environment encompassing a wide variety of stakeholders

· Strong ability to be flexibility and adaptable to changing dynamics and priorities; ability to engage in measured risk-taking

· Strong team management skills, with the ability to inspire

· Valid Arizona driver’s licence and reliable transportation must be maintained throughout employment

This role requires onsite presence in Tucson, AZ with flexibility for occasional remote work. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and letter of interest to: Openings@jparizona.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other condition prescribed by federal, state or local law.