Vice President for Communications (New York, NY)

Inspired by Judaism’s commitment to justice, American Jewish World Service (AJWS) works to realize human rights and alleviate poverty in the developing world. AJWS is a Philanthropy 400 international human rights organization that works within the American Jewish community to promote global citizenship and social justice through activism, volunteer service, and education. In its first 26 years, AJWS has had extraordinary impact around the world, working in 32 countries and sending over 400 American Jewish volunteers to the developing world annually. Throughout its history, AJWS has remained committed to its core values: essential dignity of every human being, sense of possibility, partnership and community, initiative and accountability, and humility. The $50-million organization has 120 national employees, 4 national offices, and 25 country representatives in Africa, Asia and the Americas. AJWS has 125,000 activists and 60,000 donors, and has granted over $100 million to help grassroots organizations build civil society, foster economic development, expand access to education and health care, and advance human rights.

AJWS is seeking a sophisticated and visionary Vice President for Communications to capitalize on the initiatives outlined in the organization’s new, forward-thinking strategic plan and to translate the complex work of the organization into meaningful stories that highlight its impact, increase awareness and enhance the organization’s reputation and social media presence. S/he will be responsible for creating and implementing a strategic communications plan to support AJWS’s mission. S/he will oversee integrated communications programs and implement a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadership. S/he will be responsible for all external communications produced for the organization, as well as brand management, supervision of staff and budget, development and execution of plans, and creation and maintenance of key relationships. Candidates must have a proven track record of partnering with programs and leveraging social media for development and communications purposes.

Qualifications

The Vice President for Communications should have a minimum of 10-15 years of management experience leading communications or public affairs staff within complex and dynamic organizations. S/he will be an exceptional written and oral communicator and should display a strong sense of vision, sophistication and a collaborative, creative, and strategic approach to communication. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, s/he will serve on the executive management team and oversee a team of approximately 8 to 10 professionals and support staff, with the opportunity to grow.

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To Apply

Questions, resumes and CVs should be sent to: search@driconsulting.com.

All first round interviews for the Vice President for Development will take place at Development Resources, inc. or via telephone: 1601 N. Kent Street, Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22209, (703) 294-6684.

We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with AJWS. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

AJWS is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salaries and benefits.

 

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