Posted
2/19/2025
Job Title:
Director of Communications
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
National Religious Vocation Conference
5416 S Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL
60615
www.nrvc.net
Description:
In order to serve our members and fulfill the mission of the National Religious Vocation
Conference (NRVC), this full-time position implements and directs effective external and
internal communications for the organization. With deep understanding of Catholic religious life and vocation ministry, this position is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of the NRVC’s communications. Our quarterly HORIZON journal is a key member benefit and a standard in the field of vocation ministry. Planning and producing HORIZON is paramount in this position and requires researching and fostering relationships with reliable professionals. This position is part of a leadership team that operates together to fulfill the role of executive director of the NRVC.
Requirements:
EDUCATION
Undergraduate/graduate degree with a focus on communications, publications, marketing,
or related discipline. Additional degree and/or work experience in pastoral studies, theology or
a related field is preferable.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Minimum five years of experience in communications, publishing, marketing, or related
field preferred
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, email broadcast software (Emma),
website editing, Zoom, Dropbox, and other appropriate office software; ability to learn
new technology skills
• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, digital content strategy
• Track record of maintaining production schedules
• Understanding of tenets and ethics of journalism, publishing, and copyright
• Cultural and ecclesial competency, understands and supports the mission of the Roman
Catholic Church, consecrated life, and vocation ministry
• Communication and collaborative skills; ability to sustain professional relationships
• Ability to create original and professional correspondence; excellent written and verbal
skills in English; other language skills an asset
• Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision
• Professional problem-solving skills and self-control in stressful situations
• Trustworthy, honest, and discreet; practices a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible in meeting the changing needs of the organization and the
development of this position
• Demonstrates personal initiative in meeting time schedules
• Consistent access to high-speed internet and reliable cell phone service for off-site job
responsibilities, as this position offers the opportunity to work on-site or remotely
• Ability and willingness to accept and respond appropriately to professional evaluation of
the position
Annual evaluation by NRVC leadership team, acknowledged by the Board Chair or designee.
This describes the general nature and level of work required in this position; other duties and
responsibilities, and additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be required.
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