Communications Manager

School Sisters of Notre Dame

The congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame was founded on October 24, 1833 in Bavaria in present-day Germany.  The School Sisters of Notre Dame began as educators and continue as educators. Now located throughout the world, SSNDs serve in a variety of ministries, grounded in the concept of transforming the world through education in the broadest sense. School Sisters of Notre Dame serve in a variety of ministries, which includes formal education, but work wherever there is a need. We minister in prisons, combat racism and poverty in local communities, and tutor immigrants and refugees. We also serve in hospitals caring for the sick and elderly, in communities guiding those in need of spiritual direction and in other countries helping communities gain access to clean water.

https://www.ssndcentralpacific.org/home

Position Details

Communications Manager
Job
Full-time
5/12/2021
Southeast Wisconsin
Elm Grove, WI

The Communications Manager is responsible for collecting, organizing, producing, distributing and monitoring information for communications with internal and external audiences, including: writing and editing for print and online publications; developing and managing content, day-to-day implementation of social media activities; photography, designing and writing marketing materials; and media relations.

Print Projects:

  • Produce materials to convey and promote the mission and charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. 
  • Write, design and edit publications, advertising and print communications, including: donor newsletter, brochures, flyers, feature articles, advertisements, event-related materials, stationery, cards and greetings. 
  • Create and maintain content calendars for social media platforms. 
  • Coordinate print projects with outside vendors as needed. 
  • Assist departments and ministries in production of materials as needed. 
  • Stay current with state-of-the-art design techniques.

Electronic Projects:

  • Develops content to support the mission and ministries of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. 
  • Write, design and edit electronic communications, including: website, social media, online promotions and emails, internal newsletter, brochures, flyers, feature articles, advertisements, event-related materials, stationery, cards and greetings. 
  • Cultivate and manage online communities through website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. 
  • Support use of other potential platforms including: LinkedIn, YouTube, podcasts, blogs, and new and emerging platforms. 
  • Plan and implement social media initiatives to promote participation in and support of for the School Sisters mission and ministries. 
  • Create and maintain content calendars for social media platforms. 
  • Monitor and evaluate social media performance data, make adjustments, report results. 
  • Develop and manage web content. 
  • Upload articles, audio files, images, marketing copy, photographs and videos.

Media Relations:

  • Develop good working relationships with local and national media. 
  • Coordinate media releases. 
  • Develop pitches, articles and/or newsworthy stories of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and ministries for appropriate media outlets. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or English preferred. 
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. 
  • Demonstrated photography skills. 
  • Strong project management skills. 
  • Ability to meet manage and meet multiple deadlines. 
  • Strong design, layout and writing and editing skills. 
  • Has good organizational skills, can work independently and shows initiative. 
  • Proven experience with media relations.

Job Type: Full-time Exempt

Salary:  Based on experience

Benefit Eligible: Medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 403b retirement benefits, & paid-time-off benefits.


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