Senior Officer, US Mobilization - Church Partnerships

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. 

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Sr. Officer, US Mobilization (Church Partnerships - West) to lead and manage a portfolio of Christian ministries, faith & work networks, denominations, strategic church partners, and influential voices, primarily throughout the West region of the US.

This position is remote and open to candidates in California, Washington, Nevada, and Oregon. It reports to Director, US Mobilization and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Growth & Revenue Outcomes

• Develop and care for an established portfolio of churches, networks, and denominations while expanding the church portfolio by cultivating new key relationships;
• Consistently achieve revenue targets and new donor acquisition targets, hitting goals for identified number of new relationally qualified donors acquired each year;
• Develop initiatives to inspire and influence churches to prioritize Biblical justice in global missions, as measured by institutional gifts to IJM;
• Partner with marketing teams to develop value-add resources for church partners and effectively leverage these resources to engage and inspire the church;

Leadership and Management

• Manage a portfolio of churches and ministry platform opportunities that hit identified revenue goals on an annual basis;
• Support the Director, US Mobilization in strategy development and management of key initiatives;
• Lead engagements to inspire prayer, drive awareness, acquire new donors, and generate revenue;

Networking & Partnership

• Develop initiatives to offer Biblical justice resources to churches to enhance congregational spiritual formation;
• Implement partnership strategies with other teams to deepen and diversify a new pipeline across the region, annually delivering new partners to the front-line teams;
• Secure exhibition spots and speaking engagements with church networks to strengthen existing relationships and develop new partnerships;
• Collaborate with marketing and fundraising teams to scale our donor base, ensuring each partnership leverages the full breadth of opportunities for IJM;
• Advance IJM’s global Christian movement, which includes leading vision trips to our field offices, and strengthening global partnerships between churches and field offices;

Communication

• Work collaboratively with relevant members of the fundraising and marketing teams to develop best practices and key learnings;
• Work with project managers to proactively develop resources needed to leverage partner relationships;
• Exhibit a refined understanding of audience’s needs and present the IJM message accordingly, sharing relevant IJM stories and appropriate calls-to-actions (CTAs) in an engaging way;

General Tasks

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leading partnership relationships, fundraising and direct experience working with conference, network, or partnership leaders;
• 3 years of practical experience as a pastor or leader with a church or missional organization;
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; graduate degree from seminary preferred;
• Proven track record of activating platforms of influence;
• Proven pastoral ministry experience;
• Excellent public speaking skills;
• Event and conference experience;
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

Critical Qualities:

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
• Self-starter with strong initiative;
• Disciplined with priorities;
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
• Innovative and willing to take on new challenges and pursue new ideas;
• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;
• Adept at creative problem solving; and
• Highest level of professionalism and integrity.

Application Process:

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
• Retirement benefit options
• Paid leave starting at 23 days
• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.