American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality. Motivated by Judaism's imperative to pursue economic and social justice, AJWS helps people in Africa, Asia, and the Americas realize their basic human rights by empowering grassroots non-governmental organizations. Through grant making, volunteer service, advocacy and education, AJWS works to build civil society, foster sustainable development and promote human dignity for all people. For more information about AJWS, visit our Web site at www.ajws.org.

The Communications Associate for Marketing is responsible for overseeing all of AJWS's marketing efforts, primarily with print advertising but working closely with the Online Services team to conduct online marketing. This position reports to the Associate Director of Media and Marketing. The successful candidate will be highly organized, personable and able to effectively manage their time.

• Assist with the development, implementation and creative advertising/promotion strategy and marketing campaigns
• Manage monthly print and web advertising campaigns for AJWS programs, including scheduling ad placements, copy writing, design, internal review, proofing, budgeting, and return on investment tracking
• Coordinate marketing collateral development, assisting vendor selection, copy writing, printing, proofing, delivery, inventory control, distribution, cost analyses
• Work with the  online team on online marketing, radio and print advertising, annual campaigns, including an NPR sponsorship campaign
• Create and produce materials for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, as well the news media, the general public, donors, opinion leaders and other partners
• Ensure consistent communication of the organization's image and position both within the organization and externally to all constituencies
• Maintain relationships with vendors and ad reps
• Assist with providing content for website and writing the copy for the quarterly e-newsletter

• Minimum of two to three years of experience in the fields of Marketing and/or Public Relations
• BA and/or Masters degree (Communications or English major preferred)
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must have knowledge of Jewish and social justice issues.
• Commitment to global and social justice issues and knowledge of international development issues a plus.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization
• Ability to meet deadlines, often within very tight timeframes
• Exceptional attention-to-detail and organizational skills
• Highly professional demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment.
• Capable of working well with a variety of personalities and leadership styles

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter to opportunities@ajws.org and indicate your name and "Communications Associate-Marketing" in the subject line.