Communications Manager

Crest Hill, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Job Summary

Lead and shape the agency’s overall communications by directing strategy, managing the team, and coordinating external messaging to drive awareness, donor engagement, and community impact.

  • Oversee donor and public communications and collaborate with the Development team.
  • Drive external outreach, media relations, and digital channels while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the communications lead for the agency, developing and executing an integrated, mission consistent communications strategy that drives brand awareness, donor acquisition, donor retention, and community engagement.
  • Supervise positions responsible for donor communications.
  • Serve as a member of the Development team, contributing to the Development Plan, and collaborating with the team to achieve the Development Division’s goals.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external communication requests, working with program staff to gather information and translate it into clear, consistent messaging.
  • Create, write, design, and produce a high volume of communication materials, including print, digital and social media content.
  • Oversee the Agency's website and social media accounts.
  • Evaluate communication performance using data and analytics, and adjust strategies to improve outcomes.
  • Create and implement public relations and media relations plans to promote the Agency’s programs and services, including drafting press releases, responding to inquiries, and identifying opportunities for coverage.
  • Manage vendor relationships for printing, design, and other services.
  • Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards, including HIPAA considerations, in all communications and materials

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills across multiple formats.
  • Excellent organizational skills, project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Positive interpersonal skills with staff, clients, donors, and volunteers.
  • Experience with digital marketing strategies including website optimization, SEO, email marketing platforms, CRM systems (such as Raisers Edge) and data driven campaign management.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams), Adobe Acrobat, Canva, WordPress and similar programs for content creation and communication.
  • Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills.
  • Passage of complete background clearance and any other required testing or clearances.

Benefits

  • Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation days - 5 Paid Leave days and 9 Sick days
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

We assist people in DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Will, Ford and Iroquois Counties by providing community services, counseling, senior programs, and early childhood services (including Head Start).Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, translates God's reconciling love into professional human services, advocates for a just and compassionate society and brings together members of the community, church, business, health care and government to develop effective responses to human needs.We commit to define these needs, seek solutions, and call forth other resources so that those we serve are empowered to achieve for themselves satisfying and productive lives.Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ccjoliet

Founded in 1962
Crest Hill, Illinois, USA
189 employees

Marketing Team

Median Tenure
3.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$163.7K
Last Raise
$163.7K
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2023
    Grant • $163.7K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.4%
Direct
48.3%
Referral
6%
Social
16.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~188
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Communications Manager

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet · Crest Hill, IL · On-site