Project Associate, Brand Partnerships

International Justice Mission•Virginia - Hybrid, VA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is 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 role is crucial for IJM's mission to protect vulnerable people from violence globally. The position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. IJM is a global leader in this work, with a proven track record of significantly reducing slavery and violence through its Justice System Strengthening Projects.

Requirements

3-5 years of project management experience
3-5 years of brand partnerships, marketing, entertainment, music industry or related experience
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
Ability to travel up to 10%
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
Adept at creative problem solving
Current authorization to work in the United States
Practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

Nice To Haves

Live event, tour, artist relations or sponsorship experience preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.