Senior Officer, US Mobilization – Church Partnerships

International Justice Mission

. Lead and manage a portfolio of Christian ministries, faith & work networks, denominations, strategic church partners, and influential voices primarily throughout the West region of the US .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading partnership relationships and fundraising within Christian ministries, with a strong emphasis on developing initiatives that inspire Biblical justice and engaging effectively with church networks. Proven ability to communicate the IJM message and foster collaborative environments while achieving revenue and donor acquisition targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Partnership Relationship ManagementFundraising ExperiencePublic Speaking SkillsEvent and Conference ManagementBiblical Justice Initiatives

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Hard Skills

FundraisingPartnership DevelopmentPublic SpeakingEvent ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunicationDonor AcquisitionResource DevelopmentCommunity EngagementPlatform Activation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsSelf-StarterCollaborativeCreative Problem SolvingProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeGraduate Degree from Seminary (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Christian MinistriesBiblical JusticeChurch PartnershipsMissional OrganizationSpiritual Formation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a portfolio of Christian ministries, faith & work networks, denominations, strategic church partners, and influential voices primarily throughout the West region of the US
Develop and care for an established portfolio of churches, networks, and denominations while cultivating new key relationships
Achieve revenue targets and new donor acquisition targets
Develop initiatives inspiring churches to prioritize Biblical justice in global missions
Partner with marketing teams to develop and leverage resources for church partners
Manage church and ministry platform opportunities against annual revenue goals
Support the Director, US Mobilization, in strategy development and key initiative management
Lead engagements to inspire prayer, drive awareness, acquire donors, and generate revenue
Develop Biblical justice resources for churches and congregational spiritual formation
Implement partnership strategies to diversify the regional pipeline and deliver new partners to front-line teams
Secure exhibition spots and speaking engagements with church networks
Collaborate with marketing and fundraising teams to scale the donor base
Lead vision trips to IJM field offices and strengthen global church partnerships
Develop best practices, key learnings, and partner resources with fundraising, marketing, and project teams
Present the IJM message, stories, and calls-to-action in an engaging way
Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proven track record of activating platforms of influence
Proven pastoral ministry experience
Excellent public speaking skills
Event and conference experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed
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
Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment
Adept at creative problem solving
Highest level of professionalism and integrity
Resume, cover letter, and statement of faith submitted in one PDF document
Right to work in the US
Successful background check, police clearance, and reference review
Graduate degree from seminary preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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