Product Development Specialist

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, 2 00 professionals are at work worldwide in over 3 0 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. W e 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, IJMs Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of peo ple in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence , we are seeking a Product Development Specialist.

The Product Development Specialist is responsible for curating and managing program resources to support worldwide marketing and fundraising teams. This role will curate and write proposal and impact report source content and serve as the main point of contact for IJM interventions, impact and progress showcasing the breadth of IJMs work globally. Their work will translate IJMs ongoing impact for our biggest partners and investors and for advancement and marketing teams globally, and they will serve as a strategic partner to the Director of Revenue Resources by partnering on critical global investment opportunities. By playing an essential role in building out investment resources, this role will help fuel the movement of justice and raise awareness of IJMs work .

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washingto n, DC area or remote for non-local candidates . It reports to the Director of Revenue Resources and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation

Become an expert in communicating IJMs vision and mission, values, and strategic program priorities to effectively communicate with internal and external audiences.

Be an expert in IJMs projects, interventions and impact in order to communicate about them effectively for our global fundraising and marketing teams.

Curate action-oriented source materials with ability to tailor content according to external audience insights.

Networking & Partnership

Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and experts.

Stay up-to-date and responsive to organizational programmatic priorities and adjustments.

Policies and Procedures

Maintain a content library and related documentation to include packaged templates and responses to various requests from high-value donors.

Maintain Revenue Resources procedures and rhythms with internal stakeholders to deliver excellent internal customer experiences.

Keep an eye toward improvement and suggest recommendations for efficiencies and increased output within Revenue Resources .

Communication

Write and edit high-quality tailored source content, obtained through interviewing technical experts .

Draft communications that align with IJM voice in style, grammar, punctuation, content, spelling, readability, and clarity.

Respond promptly to day-to-day email, phone, and online communication .

Meet regularly with internal stakeholders to stay abreast of progress across IJM projects and priorities .

General Tasks

Actively manage responsible project tasks within a work management software system .

Follow-up with colleagues on deliverables and coordinate further needs to complete a project or request .

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications or other;

2+ years experience in marketing, communications, creative, writing, fundraising;

Demonstrated experience in content creation, proposal or grant writing, technical writing, etc.;

Experience within International Development sector preferred;

Experience serving cross-cultural audiences preferred;

Exceptional ability to communicate complex information in compelling and concise manner;

Portfolio of excellent work that demonstrates expertise and ability to write for/communicate with high-value donors;

Strong written and verbal communications skills tailoring content to intended audiences;

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle several strategic priorities at once;

Adept at relationship building with internal and external IJM stakeholders;

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;

Extreme attention to detail and organizational skills; and

Familiarity with, ability to track and disseminate communications trends and best practices.

Critical Qualities

Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building ;

Critical, strategic thinker and creative problem solver;

Excellent communication, in small and large team settings;

Ability to bring creative and cultural innovation to the process;

Ability to synthesize a broad range of complex topics;

Strong ability to create, build and leverage relationships and effectively interface with executive-level client leadership;

Manage quick turnaround times & robust volume of content; and

Joyfully adaptive with desire for continuous learning and improvement.

Application P rocess

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

1 2 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, were 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 Gods work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. Thats 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.