Vice President, International Marketing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the adoption of IJM’s global marketing strategy, campaign frameworks, and brand standards across all Advancement Offices outside the U.S.

• Lead the integration of direct response, digital, and storytelling channels in each market, making local adaptations while adhering to global guidelines.

• Ensure local teams are equipped with the necessary tools, training, and resources to implement global directives effectively.

• Assist local leaders in upholding consistent craftsmanship and quality across all marketing outputs.

• Develop in-market marketing capabilities through targeted coaching and development initiatives.

• Promote craft excellence and mission-driven urgency, benchmarked against commercial marketing standards.

• Convert global marketing strategy into actionable, market-specific plans for Advancement Office Chief Executives and Regional Presidents.

• Represent international marketing performance and priorities to senior organizational leadership.

• Address significant misalignments between global standards and market execution to the CMO, accompanied by recommendations.

• Oversee the rollout, testing, and adoption of new marketing products and initiatives across international Advancement Offices.

• Connect Advancement Offices to campaign insights and research while incorporating regional learnings into global planning.

• Maintain feedback loops on performance and encourage strategic adaptability.

• Engage in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.

• 10-12+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, including international or multi-market leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience in building and leading regional teams within a matrixed or federated structure.

• Experience collaborating with fundraising or revenue leadership to achieve shared growth objectives.

• In-depth expertise in campaign frameworks, brand standards implementation, and channel strategy across international markets.

• Strong proficiency in project and workflow management platforms, such as Teamwork and Asana.

• Capacity to translate global marketing strategies into locally relevant, market-specific execution plans.

• Exceptional cross-cultural fluency and emotional intelligence across diverse global markets.

• Excellent communication skills for engaging with regional leaders and international executive stakeholders.

• Ability to lead through influence with Advancement Office Chief Executives who do not report directly to this role.

• Willingness to travel up to 40% per year, both internationally and domestically.

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as outlined by the Apostles’ Creed.

• Strong commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional, and Bridge-Building.

• High level of initiative and self-direction.

• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Flexibility, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Resume, cover letter, and statement of faith to be submitted in a single PDF document.

• Legal authorization to work in the candidate’s country of residence.

• Successful completion of background checks, police clearance, and reference checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area.

• Options for retirement benefits.

• Paid leave beginning at 23 days.

• 12 holidays (plus early release on the day prior).

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation opportunities.

• Extensive staff care resources.

• A global community that values caring for one another.

• Professional excellence accompanied by joy and celebration.

• A diverse workforce supported by fair and equitable employment practices.