Coordinator, Brand Events at International Fellowship of Christians & Jews, Inc | Chicago, IL | $55K/yr – $65K/yr

International Fellowship of Christians & Jews, Inc

Coordinator, Brand Events

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end event planning and execution for brand activations with cross-functional teams and budgets.

Own end-to-end planning, logistics, and on-site activation for multiple brand events.
Must-have: 3+ years in event coordination or experiential marketing.
Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with budgets, vendors, and post-event analysis.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning and execution of multiple brand events annually, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, brand standards, and event objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams (Marketing, Outreach, Operations, Fulfillment) and external partners to develop detailed event plans, timelines, and setback schedules.
Manage all logistical components of events, including venue coordination, on-site setup, execution, teardown, and brand activation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for event-related communication before, during, and after each event.
Represent the IFCJ brand onsite by engaging attendees, supporting relationship stewardship, and ensuring a high-quality brand experience.
Order, track, store, and maintain event inventory and branded assets throughout the year.
Coordinate shipping, delivery, return, and reconciliation of event materials and equipment in partnership with fulfillment and logistics vendors.
Ensure materials are organized, stocked, and event-ready to support consistent execution.
Track event-related expenses and support adherence to approved budgets.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, effectiveness, and brand integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a comparable position is required.
Minimum of 2 years of full‑time experience in event coordination, event management, or experiential marketing is required.

Preferred

Experience supporting fundraising, outreach, or brand-driven events in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations is preferred.

Benefits

medical, vision, dental, retirement plans, paid time off and holiday benefits.

International Fellowship of Christians & Jews, Inc

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews was founded in 1983 by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein to promote understanding between Jews and Christians and build broad support for Israel and other shared concerns. Our vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, respect, and cooperation.Our MissionThe International Fellowship of Christian and Jews is the leading non-profit building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and life-saving aid.A History of HelpingThe Fellowship's success has far exceeded expectations. Over the years, we have been leaders in Jewish-Christian relations, building bridges of goodwill that have led to greater understanding and cooperation between members of these two great faiths. We have helped hundreds of thousands of Jews escape poverty and anti-Semitism and return to their biblical homeland, funded humanitarian assistance that has touched the lives of millions of Jews in Israel and around the world, provided life-giving aid to Israel’s victims of war and terror, and much more.About Rabbi Eckstein, Founder, IFCJRabbi Yechiel Z. Eckstein, Founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, devoted his life to building bridges of understanding between Christians and Jews and broad support for the State of Israel. The Rabbi served as President of the organization until his death in February, 2019. May his memory forever be a blessing.About Yael Eckstein, President, IFCJAs President of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Yael Eckstein oversees all ministry programs and serves as the international spokesperson for the organization.

Founded in 1983

Chicago, Illinois, USA

165 employees (39 in marketing)

www.ifcj.org