International Justice Mission
Regional Director, Brand Partnerships
International Justice Mission, Washington, DC
Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Regional Director, Brand Partnerships.
The Regional Director of Brand Partnerships will develop a comprehensive regional brand partnership strategy that fuels a movement of justice until all are free. You will be a critical, strategic leader within North America ensuring that a comprehensive brand partnership strategy is developed, that utilizes partners to amplify our work in North America. Under your leadership, this strategy will be responsible for all earned and paid partnerships including:
This position requires a highly solution-oriented leader, with a curious spirit and who is grounds their strategy with insights. The ideal candidate will be driven by an audacious spirit of "what could be" and who is deeply inspired to "see justice roar like a mighty river", until all are free.
This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). It reports to the Vice President, Marketing & Communications, North America and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Key Result Areas:
The success of this role is measured by the following KRAs:
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation
Networking & Partnership
Documentation, Reporting & Data Management
General Tasks
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Technical Competencies
Non-Technical Competencies
Critical Qualities:
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate's value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we're committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Regional Director, Brand Partnerships.
The Regional Director of Brand Partnerships will develop a comprehensive regional brand partnership strategy that fuels a movement of justice until all are free. You will be a critical, strategic leader within North America ensuring that a comprehensive brand partnership strategy is developed, that utilizes partners to amplify our work in North America. Under your leadership, this strategy will be responsible for all earned and paid partnerships including:
- Sponsored tours, conferences & events for the acquisition of Freedom Partners and one-time donors;
- Relationship management and platform engagement with professional athletes;
- Organizational brand partners and influencers.
This position requires a highly solution-oriented leader, with a curious spirit and who is grounds their strategy with insights. The ideal candidate will be driven by an audacious spirit of "what could be" and who is deeply inspired to "see justice roar like a mighty river", until all are free.
This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). It reports to the Vice President, Marketing & Communications, North America and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Key Result Areas:
The success of this role is measured by the following KRAs:
- Maximizing athlete, artist, influencer, and conference platforms to drive revenue, awareness and advocacy across the region.
- Under a regional strategy, with directed KPIS, develop sponsorship opportunities that align with IJM's global brand and maximize awareness and revenue for the mission.
- Developing and implementing an earned and paid ambassador program that includes internal and external staffing for breakthrough engagements
- Serve on IJM North America's MarComm Leadership team and collaborate with the VP of Marketing and other regional leaders to set strategy, priorities and targets for the regional mission.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
- Serve on IJM North America's MarComm Leadership team and collaborate with the VP of Marketing and other regional leaders to set strategy, priorities and targets for the regional mission.
- Inspire, build and lead a culture of world-class professional excellence across the Brand Partnerships team.
- Develop strong collaborative relationships of trust and empowerment with Mass, MLD and MD teams.
- Lead in the formation of new and diverse partnerships within North America, allowing for IJM to build bridges for the future.
Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation
- Build and implement a strategy for new donor acquisition that grows exponentially year-over-year; by focusing on innovative ways to unlock new segments and audiences via program builds and partnerships.
- Drive for scalable strategies in the program and relationship build out of with influencers and professional athletes that produces partnerships across every major league and agency.
- Position Regional and Country leaders as the readily recognized experts, network leaders, and trusted local partners in leading the movement to end slavery and violence around the world.
Networking & Partnership
- Represent IJM with inspiration and excellence as a high-level spokesperson for the mission.
- Activate new and innovate new partnerships via networking and relationship management with select group of partners.
- Inspire and drive a culture of world-class bridge-building across the IJM North America regional team that cuts through the noise to create IJM moments within pre-existing platforms.
- Accurately forecast and achieve revenue and expense budgets.
Documentation, Reporting & Data Management
- Accurately forecast and achieve revenue and expense budgets.
- Data capture and hygiene that drives effectiveness and learning.
- Ensure excellence in donor journey and experience, yielding industry-leading retention and passionate engagement.
General Tasks
- Participate in IJM's community of spiritual formation.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field.
- Masters in related field preferred.
- 7+ years of professional marketing experience.
- 5+ years leading teams and strategy.
- Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful brand campaigns with multiple channels.
- Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines and manage tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Technical Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills tailoring content for intended audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to handle several strategic priorities at once.
- Adept at relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Extreme attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with the ability to track and disseminate communications trends and best practices.
Non-Technical Competencies
- Strong analytical skills.
- Growth Mindset.
- Curious.
- Service-oriented.
- Winsome and highly relational.
Critical Qualities:
- Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
- Self-starter with strong initiative;
- Disciplined with priorities;
- Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
- Exceptional verbal and written communication;
- Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
- Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
- Adept at creative problem solving.
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
- Retirement benefit options
- Paid leave starting at 23 days
- 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
- Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
- Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate's value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we're committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
#LI-Hybrid