Chief Marketing Officer

$90,000 - $90,000/Yr

Jewish Federation Of Greater New Haven - Woodbridge, CT

Full-time - Senior

Woodbridge, CT

About the position

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is a leadership role responsible for developing and implementing marketing, public relations, and communications strategies that align with the organization's mission and strategic priorities. The CMO will work closely with the leadership team to enhance the visibility and impact of the Federation's philanthropic and community engagement efforts, serving as a key advisor to the CEO and Board.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications strategy to advance the mission and goals.
• Collaborate with the leadership team and department heads to translate strategy into integrated communications plans.
• Ensure the strategic focus is communicated in all outgoing materials, including donor and community communications.
• Manage the strategic use and ongoing evolution of all communications vehicles, including digital and print platforms.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across organizational communications.
• Implement effective public relations, including sourcing relevant stories and maintaining relationships with media representatives.
• Serve as the communications counselor to Federation and its programs and services.
• Facilitate staff and lay leader communications by preparing talking points, speeches, and presentations.
• Produce the Annual Report.
• Manage the marketing and communications department, including budget and staff.
• Define and track key performance indicators for marketing and communications activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3-5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for leading a team; non-profit experience preferred.
• Engaging storyteller, able to use a variety of mediums to communicate priorities, goals, and impact.
• Genuine interest in and connection with the Jewish community; understanding of The New Haven Jewish community preferred.
• Ability to combine executive-level strategic thinking with results-oriented execution.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Outstanding relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to build, lead and motivate high-performing teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off