Director of Communications

Milwaukee, WI (On-site)

$75K/yr – $83K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and steer the congregation's communications across newsletters, magazines, website, social media, and external messaging, coordinating editorial staff and leadership input.

  • Directs editorial production for monthly and biannual publications
  • Maintains digital presence and directs messaging to external audiences
  • Advises leadership on communications and collaborates with advancement and other departments

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Writes and oversees the production of the monthly email newsletter for the congregation
  • Works with human resources staff in the production of monthly employee email newsletter
  • Manages editorial staff of the biannual Troubadour magazine; develop themes with the leadership team and writes articles for the magazine; organizes and oversees production schedule
  • Emails weekly “Hotline” informational email to Sisters, Associates, and department leaders
  • Photographs all congregation events and as requested; maintains digital photo files
  • Assists advancement department as requested with creative input and editing of written materials
  • Supervises Creative Services Specialist
  • Directs external messaging for the congregation
  • Develops and maintains media relations
  • Maintains congregation website and social media platforms

Requirements

  • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, or communications required. Experience working with media outlets to place editorial and advertising content, arrange interviews, and provide background information about The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Experience in creating social media content with knowledge of various platforms. A minimum of five years of experience preferred.
  • Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Exceptional written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills; Ability to write and produce a variety of written materials (newsletters, magazine, flyers, signage, special projects as needed); Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time; A basic knowledge of video production; Ability to advise congregation leadership with regard to communications and public relations decisions, and special messaging needs; Knowledge of current media trends and new technologies, including developments around the use of AI; Excellent relational skills and openness to collaboration with Sisters and staff of other departments within the congregation; An understanding and respect for the mission, ministry, and values-based culture of The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi; Basic knowledge of advancement/fundraising marketing is preferred, as this position works closely with the advancement team in the creation of donor materials, as needed; Basic photography skills
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In 1849, a band of women from Bavaria in southern Germany, founded the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi on the shores of Lake Michigan, shown in our website banner. It is a very beautiful body of water which continually provides a horizon of openness and possibility. Informally, the Congregation is often referred to as the “Lake Franciscans.”The lake is also a reminder of how precious God’s gifts are and challenges us to be worthy guardians of all that is entrusted to us. Sister Water – this is the way that St. Francis of Assisi addressed water. It signified the respect he had for this element of creation. In addressing all aspects of creation as either Sister or Brother, Francis demonstrated his desire to be in relationship with all of creation.It was Bishop John Martin Henni who invited the women from Bavaria to the Lake Michigan shore to help with the needs of the 19th century German immigrants. Over the course of time, the people the sisters have served have changed as needs changed.What has proved to be constant throughout our history is our trust in the Providence of God. Strengthened by our bond of community as Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, we are moving into an uncharted future, as has every Sister.Our Franciscan response to the needs of today is rooted in the Gospel, our willingness to transform ourselves and our congregation in order to contribute an alternative reality for the future. We strive to live out of a stance of peace instead of violence; littleness instead of greatness; love instead of indifference; joy instead of sadness; other centeredness instead of selfishness. We desire to pray, celebrate, laugh and minister together with a common heart and common mind.

Saint Francis, Wisconsin, USA
27 employees (3 in marketing)
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Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $83K/yr

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Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,795 salaries.

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Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
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37.6%
Direct
29%
Referral
8.4%
Social
6%
Paid
6.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~27
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Director of Communications

Sisters of St Francis of Assisi, Inc. · Milwaukee, WI · On-site