Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Content Creation and Communication (70%) Research, create, edit, and distribute content for SOT/Sem print and online publications, social media, special events materials, electronic newsletters, advertisements, and web copy. Interview and develop feature stories highlighting students, alumni, faculty and staff, donors, and friends of the SOT/Sem in support of print and online content. Support public relations and media relations initiatives, such as writing press releases, media advisories, and supporting story materials for media, as well as story development and pitching. Collaborate with admission and advancement to produce marketing materials and proposals, such as direct mail, email campaigns, brochures, donor proposals, etc., as requested Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain content calendars and develop story coverage plans, including supporting visuals, interviews, and unique story angles. Assist in establishing best practices for internal communications and ensure consistency across departments and platforms. Maintain consistent branding, content, and updates for the SOT/Sem website. Capture photographs and other visual content to support content creation and marketing materials. Oversee copy editing, fact checking and proofreading for a variety of content and communications as needed.
• Stabilitas Program Coordination: (20%) Provide regular administrative support to the Stabilitas Project Director Document program activities and assist with annual grant reporting Respond to program partner requests and assist as needed Assist with budget management, including preparing monthly billing and other budget documentation Lead administrative planning around programming with partner dioceses Schedule and host program meetings Assist in travel planning and documentation
• Shared Responsibilities (10%) Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with members of the CSB+SJU community, monastic communities, Liturgical Press, and other campus entities. Coordinate with SOT/Sem Executive Assistant to the Dean in coordination of grant activities and general communications Attend SOT/Sem general staff meetings, and occasional meetings with Admission, Advancement, grant directors, and the Coordination Team. Participate in SOT/Sem community life and events. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism, theology, or a related field Experience writing and editing long- and short- form content for a variety of communication channels Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to fact-check content, and maintain high standards of accuracy Ability to customize content and messaging for diverse audiences and communication channels Ability to prioritize, work under deadlines, results-orientation and desire to collaborate with numerous teams to ensure successful communication of desired message Ability and willingness to learn skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern content management systems (such as WordPress or Drupal); proficiency preferred Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently High ethical standards for confidentiality when working with sensitive communications messaging. Appreciation for and ability to articulate the Catholic and Benedictine mission of the SOT/Sem

Preferred

• Preferred qualifications: Experience in Catholic higher education, with familiarity with graduate and theological education Communication planning background from development to execution Public and media relations experience Familiarity with marketing principles Familiarity with Roman Catholic ecclesial and/or theological contexts Background with grant administration