The Fellowship is an organization of bridge builders whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, understanding, respect and cooperation. Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each year. Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think.
(Chicago-Hybrid) The purpose of the Outreach Coordinator is to work directly with the Outreach Manager and the Outreach Department on initiatives in the United States, Canada, and Hispanic church community. This position is responsible for handling day-to-day operations of the outreach programs, while ensuring smooth execution of initiatives, and providing essential administrative support to the Outreach team. This position is based in our headquarters located in downtown Chicago.
We are seeking an individual with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field, specifically Marketing, Communications, or Christian Ministry. A minimum of 1-3 years' experience with outreach groups especially within the evangelical Christian market is required. Individuals with bilingual experience, specifically in Spanish is preferred.
Essential Job Responsibilities Include:
Day-to-Day Team Support - Provide day-to-day operational support for all Outreach programs and initiatives and leaders on the Outreach team.
- Provide a variety of logistical, calendar, and administrative support to the Outreach team.
Outreach Correspondence - Work with the Manager of Outreach in drafting and sending communication to individuals and organizations, including weekly communication, newsletters, event invitations, and follow-up to participants.
- Responsible for managing multi-language communication with translator services.
Marketing:- Work with the Outreach Manager and working with Brand Marketing on developing and distributing Outreach materials
Researching and Reporting: - Maintain and update outreach databases.
- Researching Churches for partnerships.
- Assist with Outreach team reporting, including review data gathered.
Event Planning:- Assist in executing Outreach Events.
Technical Skills & Abilities:
- Understanding of Christian and Jewish tenets and Christian motivations to support Israel, especially with pastors and churches and the various Outreach department's audiences.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software products, CRM's or donor databases.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Bi-lingual, preferred.
- Ability to speak appropriately to a pro-Israel evangelical Christian audience
- Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent attention to detail
- Experience with institutional databases, public access sites, and primary research skills.
- Good reporting, statistical, and analytical skills.
- Creative mindset that moves The Fellowship's mission and values forward.
Experience all The Fellowship has to offer and make an impact in a global nonprofit. We offer medical, vision and dental, retirement saving, paid time off and many other benefits. We are located on Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit your resume and salary requirements.
Key words: Project Management, Outreach, Communication.
We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).