World Jewish Relief USA promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, race, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out in our roles.
Current Vacancies
Data and Comms Associate
Closing date: 3rd May 2024
Salary: c.$45,000-$50,000 pro rata depending on experience
Location: Remote, synchronous, based in ET time zone
Contract: Part time 20 hours per week
World Jewish Relief is an international humanitarian agency based in London, UK, which supports vulnerable people from marginalized communities. We currently work in 23 countries and our impact is both global and local: delivering relief in the aftermath of a disaster, supporting farmers in climate resilience, addressing poverty and empowering economic independence for women and girls in particular.
World Jewish Relief USA is a newly created non-profit (501c3) incorporated in the state of New York. Led by Executive Director Rabbi Dina Brawer, it seeks to expand World Jewish Relief’s reach and delivery of critical services through new philanthropic partnerships in the US.
We are hiring an innovative and hands-on staff member to support the Executive Director in developing the new non-profit infrastructure and presence in the US, working closely with staff based at World Jewish Relief’s headquarters in London, UK. This is a part time role (20 hours per week) with the potential to grow into a full time position in the future as the organization continues to expand.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Data Management: You will be responsible for donor data management using a dedicated CRM. This includes gift stewardship (including thank you letters and personalized donor communications), implementation of digital fundraising campaigns and producing all associated reports.
- Communications & social media: Agreeing approaches with the London-based WJR Communications and Marketing team, you will adapt materials to the US audience and implement all communications activity. This includes establishing and growing WJR USA’s social media presence in line with our established brand and strategy, and ensuring the USA website is kept up-to-date with the latest campaigns and blogs.
- Admin support: We are a small team and in addition to general day to day admin, support will also be needed with the following: taking board minutes, drafting/editing correspondence or funding proposals, assisting with the planning of in-person events and any other tasks necessary to maintain good organizational standing.
You will need to be resourceful and creative with strong writing and editing skills and relevant experience in comms and donor data management . You will be adept at establishing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and external contacts, able to use your initiative, plan well ahead to meet deadlines, be flexible, responsive and able to pivot as needed. You will also be motivated by WJR USA’s important humanitarian mission and keen to help extend our impact and have a good understanding of the US Jewish community.
Benefits
We offer the following benefits:
- 23 days holiday pro rata plus public holidays and Jewish holidays.
- 401k retirement savings plan – we contribute up to 4% of salary if you contribute 5%
- Life insurance and state dependent short term disability insurance
- Company sick pay and paid mental health days
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of World Jewish Relief USA not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognizing the dignity and potential of all people.
To apply
As part of your application, please demonstrate your suitability for the role by answering the following questions in your cover letter:
- Why does this role appeal to you?
- Referring to the Person Specification, what skills do you have that will enable you to excel in this role?
Candidate Brief Pack
