Sr. Lead, Church Partnerships

Who We Are 

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 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. We 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, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Sr. Lead, Church Partnerships to lead and manage a portfolio of Christian ministries, faith & work networks, denominations, strategic church partners, and influential voices, primarily throughout the Western region of the US.   

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

Responsibilities: 

Leadership and Management 

• Manage a portfolio of churches and ministry platform opportunities that hit identified revenue goals on an annual basis.  

• Support the Head of Mobilization in strategy development and management of key initiatives.  

• Lead engagements to inspire prayer, drive awareness, acquire new donors, and generate revenue. 

Networking & Partnership 

• Develop initiatives to offer Biblical justice resources to churches to enhance congregational spiritual formation. 

• Implement partnership strategies with other teams to deepen and diversify a new pipeline across the region, annually delivering new partners to the front-line teams. 

• Secure exhibition spots and speaking engagements with church networks to strengthen existing relationships and develop new partnerships 

• Collaborate with marketing and fundraising teams to scale our donor base, ensuring each partnership leverages the full breath of opportunities for IJM 

• Advance IJM’s global Christian movement, which includes leading vision trips to our field offices, and strengthening global partnerships between churches and field offices.  

Communication 

• Work collaboratively with relevant members of the fundraising and marketing teams to develop best practices and key learnings.  

• Work with project managers to proactively develop resources needed to leverage partner relationships.  

• Exhibit a refined understanding of audience’s needs and present the IJM message, accordingly, sharing relevant IJM stories and appropriate calls-to-actions (CTAs) in an engaging way.  

General Tasks 

• Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation. 

Qualifications:  

Education & Experience 

• 5+ years of leading partnership relationships, fundraising and direct experience working with conference, network, or partnership leaders. 

• 3 years of practical experience as a pastor or leader with a church or missional organization 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; graduate degree from seminary preferred 

• Proven track record of activating platforms of influence 

Technical Competencies 

• Proven pastoral ministry experience 

• Excellent public speaking skills 

• Event and conference experience 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

Non-Technical Competencies 

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

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed; 

• 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; 

• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others; 

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and 

• Adept at creative problem solving. 

• Highest level of professionalism and integrity 

Critical Qualities: 

• 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; 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication; 

• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others; 

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and 

• Adept at creative problem solving. 

Application Process:  

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 

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) 

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation 

• Robust staff care resources