Project Associate, Brand Partnerships

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 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 Project Associate for Artist & Music Partnerships to execute the day-to-day operations, engagement, and project needs for a portfolio of artist, music industry, tour, event, and entertainment partnerships for the Brand Partnerships team. 

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates and reports to the Brand Partnerships Specialist, Operations. This role requires current authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. 

Responsibilities: 

Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation 

• Develop multi-channel marketing materials for artist partnerships, tours, campaigns, conferences, and events; 

• Identify opportunities to improve the participant journey from artist, tour, and event engagement to an IJM donor; 

• Track and manage KPIs and budget for the artist partner portfolio.  

Communication 

• Lead annual refresh and lead project management of core conference/event program pieces, ensuring that we increase revenue year-over-year; 

• Research new partnership opportunities within the US and Canada; 

• Act as the liaison for all production, audio, print, digital materials needed for portfolio of conferences, events & tours; 

• Develop new ways to surprise and delight our partners.  

Events and Logistics 

• Serve as an integral member of the regional conference and artist sponsorships team by leading the project management of a portfolio of 5-10 key tours and events a year that regularly produce millions of dollars in additional recurring revenue each year; 

• Collaborate with artist partner leadership in creative experience building for the 5-10 key tours and events within portfolio; 

• Lead the on-site execution teams for all conference & artist sponsorships within project portfolio; 

• Develop and manage a robust training process for volunteers utilized to execute on-site; 

• Manage the budget for all artist partnerships, sponsorships and tour activations within project portfolio. 

General Tasks 

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.   

Qualifications:  

• 3-5 years of project management experience; 

• 3-5 years of brand partnerships, marketing, entertainment, music industry or related experience; 

• Live event, tour, artist relations or sponsorship experience preferred; 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (communication, marketing, business, etc); 

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects with competing deadlines; 

• Proven fundraiser; 

• Expert level use of CRM systems; 

• Understanding of all platforms (digital, web, print, event, etc) utilized for marketing; 

• Strong written and oral communication skills; and 

• Ability to travel up to 10%. 

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; 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication; 

• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others; 

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and 

• Adept at creative problem solving. 

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 candidate’s 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.