Project Associate, Brand Partnerships

About the role

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence, with over 1,200 professionals working in more than 30 offices worldwide. The Project Associate for Artist & Music Partnerships executes 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. The role reports to the Brand Partnerships Specialist, Operations, requires current authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship is not available), and is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays for DC‑area candidates; remote for non‑local candidates).

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 project management of core conference/event program pieces to increase revenue year‑over‑year.
• Research new partnership opportunities within the US and Canada.
• Act as the liaison for all production, audio, print, and digital materials needed for the portfolio of conferences, events, and tours.
• Develop new ways to surprise and delight partners.
• Serve as an integral member of the regional conference and artist sponsorships team by leading project management of a portfolio of 5‑10 key tours and events a year that generate millions in additional recurring revenue.
• Collaborate with artist partner leadership on creative experience building for those tours and events.
• Lead on‑site execution teams for all conference and artist sponsorships within the 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 the project portfolio.
• Participate 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 a 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%.

Skills

• 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 a collaborative environment.
• Adept at creative problem solving.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area.
• Retirement benefit options.