Marketing & Communications Project Manager

Sefaria, a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way, seeks a full-time Marketing & Communications Project Manager to join our mission to make Jewish texts accessible and engaging for a diverse and growing audience.

Position Overview

The Marketing Project Manager (MPM) is a full time, exempt, remote US position that provides key marketing and communications support for the team’s day-to-day operations as well as major projects and initiatives. Additionally, the MPM will serve as the project manager for all engineering needs, known as Internal Services, for the Marcom, Development, and Learning teams.

The Manager is a tenacious project lead who is equal-parts organized, detail-oriented, and creative. They bring a methodical and structured approach to keeping a busy, distributed team on task. The Manager is proficient in using technology and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The MPM reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications and will support both the Senior Communications Manager and the Communications Specialist in their work. They will serve as the direct supervisor to the Junior Software Engineer - Internal Services.

Areas of Responsibility:

The Marketing & Communications Project Manager has four main areas of responsibility, as outlined below. Included with each area of responsibility is an approximate breakout of time.

Marketing & Communications Project Management - 60%

• Maintain Sefaria’s communications and launch calendars, ensuring the information is accurate and that content is going out as scheduled (using Trello, Salesforce, ActiveCampaign).
• Manage the email production process by ensuring roles and deadlines are clear.
• Triage and field staff marketing and communications requests from other Sefaria departments.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure adherence to internal deadlines for marketing and communications projects.
• Project manage communications and logistics for virtual events.

Project Management Process & Systems Strategy - 10%

• Own Sefaria’s project management system, ensuring we have the right tools and are utilizing them to their fullest.
• Ensure project management processes and systems are working effectively and efficiently.
• Research and implement new processes and systems as needed.
• Ensure all relevant team members receive adequate training and support in all marketing tools (Active Campaign, Trello, Formstack, Zapier, etc.) required to carry out their roles.

Internal Services Project Manager - 20%

• Maintain internal services by planning, monitoring, and coordinating the work
• Manage timing and prioritization of internal services requests.
• Oversee Internal Services Engineer, providing support as needed for project management and execution.
• Supervise for the Junior Software Engineer - Internal Services.

Administrative Duties - 10%

• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communications Department and complete other tasks as needed.

Attributes we’re looking for include:

• Exceptionally organized with an aptitude for project and detail management.
• Ability to successfully track multiple projects, meet competing deadlines, and identify dependencies.
• Strategic time management skills with the accompanying ability to prioritize tasks and projects.
• Collaborative approach to work, in general, and specifically related to coordinating a team.
• Committed to direct, clear, professional, and thoughtful communication.
• Demonstrates success in working independently in a remote setting.
• Shows a willingness and ability to adapt to change.
• Passionate and enthusiastic for the work Sefaria does, and dedicated to supporting Sefaria’s mission.

Experience, qualifications, and requirements:

Unless otherwise noted, the experience and qualifications listed below are required.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• A combination of relevant work experience and education to successfully perform the responsibilities outlined in this description
• At least seven years of experience in marketing, communications, or project management.
• At least two years of prior experience supervising others.
• Experience using email marketing platforms (Sefaria uses Active Campaign) is preferred.
• HTML knowledge is preferred, but not required.
• Experience using project management software such as Trello is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in working with the technology in an online work environment including GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Trello (training will be provided, as needed).

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $77,750, depending on experience.
• Sefaria offers six comprehensive medical insurance options, three of which are covered 100% by Sefaria for employees
  • Sefaria contributes an additional small amount towards premiums for dependents on certain plans
• Sefaria offers multiple dental plans, one of which is covered 100% by Sefaria for employees.
• Vision insurance is available as a voluntary benefit; Sefaria employees pay 100% of premiums for themselves and for any enrolled dependents.
• Generous paid time off (15 vacation, 12 sick days) plus federal and Jewish holidays.
• Paid parental leave ranging from 8 - 13 weeks.
• 401k with up to a 4% match after six months.
• Access to a Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Professional development budget.
• Work-from-home utility reimbursement.

Location:

The Marketing Associate must be eligible to work in the US and can be based anywhere in the continental US, provided they can be available for full staff and other team meetings that take place during standard ET work hours. Sefaria has staff in Asheville, Boston, Louisville, New York, Richmond, and Washington, DC.

How to apply:

Click below to apply; you’ll be invited to share your resume and brief cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in. The deadline to apply is June 7th. Sefaria does not accept solicitations of any kind from job placement services or phone calls from prospective candidates.

• If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications listed in this description, we encourage you to apply.
• If you have a disability and require accommodation or assistance with our application process, please send an email to hiring[@]sefaria.org.

About Sefaria:

Sefaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way. We are assembling a free, digital library of Jewish texts and translations and developing digital tools, educational resources, and engagement opportunities that enable people to deepen their study. Sefaria was founded in 2013 and has since become a mainstay of Jewish learning and education with more than 4 million users annually. Sefaria’s API powers nearly 80 independent projects and dozens of Torah-focused websites. Sefaria's team of nearly 30 full-time staff is remote, with employees based in several US cities and in Israel.

Sefaria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nothing in this job description or advertisement postings guarantees employment.