Responsibilities

• Create and execute comprehensive communication plans and strategies to align with CCSWW’s mission and goals.
• Partner with the various agencies/systems that make up CCSWW to develop and implement communication strategies with both public and internal audiences. Help define communication needs and preferences.
• Manage messaging for all channels, ensuring consistency with CCSWW’s brand, voice, values and style for both employees and the public.
• Project manage communication campaigns to ensure a timely, successful completion.
• Working with the Catholic Charities Foundation (CCF), collaborate with messaging that assists and broadens their reach, particularly around giving campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets, coordinate media interviews, and serve as a spokesperson for CCSWW to further our mission.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of various communication materials, such as press releases, speeches, newsletters, website content, and social media posts.
• Develop content tailored to the specific medium and audience requirements (organization-wide or for specific agencies, systems or programs) across written, visual, interactive, and auditory formats
• Lead the response to crises, managing potential negative publicity and safeguarding the CCSWW's reputation.
• Guide CCSWW’s digital strategy, managing social media platforms to increase engagement and reach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (5+ years relevant experience beyond the required years of experience can be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree). Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of corporate communications experience.
• An understanding of Catholic Social Teachings and the connection of CCSWW with the Archdiocese of Seattle and the global Catholic Church.
• At least three years’ experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated success working with senior executive level clients and stakeholders.
• Project management experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to consult with clients to determine requirements, stakeholders, and scope.
• Experience communicating in multiple media (e.g., print, email, web, video/audio).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, often-changing environment.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, ability to persuade and build consensus with stakeholders.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (15 days of paid vacation), paid sick time
• 12 days of paid holidays, plus one (1) personal holiday
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)