Posted
8/9/2021
Job Title:
Communications Director
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Claretian Missionaries
205 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL
60606
www.claretiansusa.org
Description:
The Communications Director is responsible for presenting the mission and various ministries of the Claretian Missionaries USA-Canada Province to both internal and external audiences. The Director thus is responsible for all written, broadcast, and electronic communications of the Province and its public relations activities with local and national media. The individual oversees all news releases, newsletters, and other communications media of both a proactive and reactive nature. The Director works to maintain a strong and consistent institutional identity for the Claretian Missionaries USA-Canada Province.
Promote and Support the Mission and Purpose of the Province
•Develop and execute a long-term plan to profile the Claretians, the Province, and the Province ministries, to raise awareness and promote the Congregation's identity to cross-cultural audiences including a strong exposure within the Hispanic and Latino communities.
•Develop and implement a strategic plan for coordinated branding of the Province, its activities and initiatives in consultation with Province Administrative Departments.
•Develop with the Provincial and staff a communications strategy for the Province in support of Province advancement and its key priorities.
Main Accountabilities
•Design an integrated strategy for the use of electronic and print media across the various Province Administrative Offices and ministries.
•Develop the Communication budget, track and report expenditures.
•Arrange photography and video shoots for various communications needs.
•Maintain a library of photographs and images for the use of various Administrative offices and work closely with the Archives to provide historical images and context for press and media opportunities.
•Supervise contact with vendors for advertisement as well as printing of Province materials.
•Oversee Department websites and communication via social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and blogs), assuring that posts are effective in conveying both information and Claretian image and that they adhere to policies of the Province. Identify and explore additional communication channels that provide opportunities to expand exposure.
•Manage the Province website – www.claretiansusa.org – working with Province leadership and staff to evaluate and develop content for both internal and external audiences, assuring that text and images communicate effectively. Evaluate methods of increasing visitor traffic to site.
•Travel to various ministries in the United States and Canada to promote Claretian apostolic endeavors. Report and be present at Province events of major significance (chapters, assemblies, ordinations, and professions).
•Collaborate with the General Government in Rome and other Claretian provinces to promote the Claretian missions, ministries, and vocation awareness.
•Monitor news coverage and identify items for deposit in the Claretian Archives and for publication in the appropriate communication organ.
Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field required.
•Minimum of five years' relevant experience in a corporate or organizational communications setting, with one year Director level experience.
•Knowledge of the Catholic Church and traditions.
•Understanding and experience in communicating to Hispanic and Latino audiences.
•Understanding or readiness to understand the Claretian charism.
•Strong writing, editing, and proof-reading skills.
•Competence in visual literacy to determine media and images to highlight the Claretian mission.
•Knowledge of AP Style.
•Strong computer literacy and experience with Word Press and other publication software.
•Demonstrated success with social media platforms.
•Ability to solve problems and work independently, taking initiative as needed.
•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality.
•Bi-Lingual Spanish is preferred for complete ability to communicate to the Spanish speaking audience.
For Consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to hr@claretians.org
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