The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding and cooperation between Jews and Christians, is seeking applicants for the following full-time positions:
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@ifcj.org.
The Fellowship offers a friendly, professional, and challenging team-based work environment conveniently located in downtown Chicago near several Metra stations as well as CTA rail and bus lines.
Executive Assistant to VP of Marketing & Communications
The International Fellowship of Christians & Jews has an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled, resourceful and motivated EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to provide support to our Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VP).
Under general direction, assists the Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VP) with logistical, administrative and communication processes for the division to develop, organize and accomplish the mission and objectives of the International Fellowship of Christian and Jews (IFCJ). This includes representing the VP at meetings and communicating VP messages and instructions to management staff.
Key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Managing the calendar of the VP which includes but is not limited to scheduling and organizing meetings and all logistical activities.
- Establishing and managing the VP's physical office including all electronic and hard copy files, computer and telephonic equipment.
- Acting as a liaison between the VP, IFCJ staff, and the general public to ensure the delivery of relevant information, adherence to timelines, reporting, project completion, issue resolution.
- Preparing correspondence for the VP as requested. Reviewing, managing, and evaluating internal and external communications in confidence to identify items requiring priority attention; independently responding to general correspondence of a routine nature.
- Completing and prioritizing a number of departmental and interdepartmental projects on behalf of the VP.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of executive assistant or administrative management experience or its equivalent supporting managers or executives in a high volume, professional office environment.
- Non-profit work experience in a faith-based setting preferred.
- Marketing, communications, or advertising experience with copy editing background preferred.
- Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Suite applications and internet research.
- Ability to be flexible and manage multiple projects, tasks, and competing deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail with excellent research, proofing, and follow-up skills. Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution focused.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to establish and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system and office procedures for an ever-evolving department.
- Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. Very strong ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff.
- Ability to maintain high-level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Ability to work independently with general direction.
As an external candidate with the background and skills required for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirement to jobs@ifcj.org with EAVPMC-020410 in the subject line.
Please submit your cover letter and resume, including your salary history and expectations.
Executive Assistant
The International Fellowship of Christians & Jews has an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled, resourceful and motivated EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to provide support to our Vice President of Development (VP).
Under general direction, assists the Vice President of Development (VP) with logistical, administrative and communication processes to develop, organize and accomplish the mission and objectives of the International Fellowship of Christian and Jews (IFCJ). This includes representing the VP at meetings and communicating VP messages and instructions to management staff.
Key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Managing the calendar of the VP which includes but is not limited to scheduling and organizing meetings and all logistical activities.
- Establishing and managing the VP's physical office including all electronic and hard copy files, computer and telephonic equipment.
- Acting as a liaison between the VP, IFCJ staff, and the general public to ensure the delivery of relevant information, adherence to timelines, reporting, project completion, issue resolution.
- Preparing correspondence for the VP as requested. Reviewing, managing, and evaluating internal and external communications in confidence to identify items requiring priority attention; independently responding to general correspondence of a routine nature.
- Completing and prioritizing a number of departmental and interdepartmental projects on behalf of the VP.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of executive assistant or administrative management experience or its equivalent supporting managers or executives in a high volume, professional office environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- High attention to detail with excellent follow-up. Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution focused.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system and office procedures.
- Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff.
- Ability to work independently with general direction.
- Ability to maintain high-level of confidentiality.
- Non-profit fundraising work experience preferred.
As an external candidate with the background and skills required for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirement to jobs@ifcj.org with EAVPD-012110 in the subject line.
Please submit your cover letter and resume, including your salary history and expectations.
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