Senior Officer, US Mobilization

Sr. Officer, US Mobilization (Church Partnerships)

Lead and manage a portfolio of Christian ministries, faith & work networks, denominations, strategic church partners, and influential voices, primarily throughout the Eastern region of the US.

This hybrid position (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) is based in Washington, DC or remote for non‑local candidates, reports to Director, US Mobilization and requires the right to work in the US.

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 the audience’s needs and present the IJM message accordingly, sharing relevant IJM stories and appropriate calls‑to‑actions in an engaging way.

General Tasks

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

• 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 a 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.
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

• 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.
• Highest level of professionalism and integrity.

• 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.

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