Assistant Director of Social Media

JUF seeks an innovative social media content strategist to elevate our organization’s social media presence and community impact. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President, Marketing and Communications, the ideal candidate will oversee social media outreach, conceptualize, write, and produce original, platform-native content that resonates with our diverse audiences. Understanding current and emerging platforms, social media trends, best practices, and social media data analysis is essential.

This position requires a combination of skills including editorial sensibility, technical proficiency on platforms, and storytelling ability to elevate our brand voice and bring JUF’s mission to life compellingly and innovatively. The salary range for this role is $80,000-$85,000.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead social media strategy to create original, brand-aligned, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant content tailored for specific platforms and audiences.
• Identify compelling content that reflects JUF's voice and the breadth of our brand to connect meaningfully with our diverse audiences.
• Write with clarity, creativity, and consistency to expand reach and deepen impact across digital channels.
• Manage the social media committee across the organization and help elevate approved social media brands under the JUF umbrella.
• Collaborate with the Senior Social Media Associate and Creative team to ideate, create, and execute content across platforms. Supervise and manage the Senior Social Media Associate.
• Develop narratives and shape a content voice that reflects and elevates JUF’s mission.
• Increase engagement, followers, drive traffic, and conversions.
• Evaluate social media platforms—strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for JUF.
• Monitor social media to understand community mindset, stay updated on breaking news and topics relevant to Chicago’s Jewish community.
• Identify opportunities to enhance brand strategy with paid content, influencers, and brand ambassadors.
• Support JUF campaigns and related activities regularly.

What you need to succeed:

• BA in journalism, public relations, integrated marketing communications, marketing, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of professional experience.
• Understanding of Jewish issues and Israel.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong copywriting and innovative content creation skills.
• Proven ability to develop social media outreach strategies for new audiences.
• Expertise in social media data reporting and best practices across platforms.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Strategic thinker and executor of content.
• Collaborative, creative, and team-oriented mindset.

What you'll love about us:

At JUF, you can be part of one of Illinois's largest non-profit social welfare organizations. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews worldwide. We offer comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401(k) with matching, wellness programs, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

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