Senior Marketing Manager

Join the JUF marketing team to lead mission-driven projects that support Jewish community events, programs, and messaging through smart strategy, compelling content, and seamless execution. This role is ideal for an experienced marketer who can manage campaigns from start to finish, collaborate across departments, and bring strong writing and project management skills. You'll help shape the voice of the organization across all channels, creating meaningful work that reflects and supports Jewish life and values.

What you’ll be doing:

• Serve as a marketing project lead, partnering with other departments to develop strategy, content and ensure smooth account management.
• Craft marketing strategies– Constantly assess existing and future opportunities, gauge aptitude for risk, and leverage metrics to drive success.
• Collaborate with design team and other departments to deliver high-quality work from start to finish.
• Understand project and business goals – Track results and build a comprehensive knowledge base for the organization.
• Manage resources efficiently by asking the right questions, scoping projects appropriately, and keeping things on track.
• Relationship management – Create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across the organization.
• Be a champion for organizational process to ensure projects stay within scope and communication is clear
• Create and develop a marketing strategy for organizational projects such as solicitations, digital marketing and brand awareness campaigns,
• Write creative, strategic and inspiring briefs.
• Identify, evaluate and create opportunities to improve strategic work to align with organizational priorities.
• Help ensure the articulation of the JUF brand story across multiple media.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field
• 7-10 years’ experience in Marketing at a corporation, agency, or non-profit
• Knowledge of the Jewish community strongly preferred
• Persuasive written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn new software systems, including Hive
• Experience with Hive or another project management software is preferred

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We offer generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, up to 22 days of paid time off, up to 11 sick days, and up to 21 paid holidays. We have a flexible schedule with core hours and the ability to work from home / remote a few days per week (for most positions) on a hybrid basis. The salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000.