Director Digital Communications

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$105K/yr – $115K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead Catholic Charities digital communications, shaping content strategy across websites, social media, and integrated campaigns while partnering with internal teams to advance branding, donor engagement, and community impact.

  • Own content strategy, website management, and social media programs
  • Oversee email/SMS outreach and integrated campaign calendars
  • Collaborate across departments and stay ahead of digital marketing trends

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee implementation of comprehensive digital communications strategy that supports Catholic Charities\' mission, enhances its brand visibility, and drives engagement across all digital platforms. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to curate, design, and distribute compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences, including donors, clients, volunteers, and the broader community.
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of the organization\'s public-facing website. Ensure the site is continuously updated with fresh, relevant, and visually engaging content. Use SEO best practices, analytics tools, and digital marketing strategies to increase site traffic, improve user experience, and strengthen Catholic Charities\' online presence and reputation.
  • Oversee implementation and delivery of vibrant social media program that reflects organizational values and outreach goals, including a content calendar, and ensure all messaging reflects the organization\'s voice, values, and impact. Monitor trends and platform performance to refine strategies and grow audience reach and engagement.
  • Optimize the use of email and SMS platforms to support fundraising, advocacy, and programmatic outreach. Create and manage an integrated communications calendar that aligns with key campaigns and organizational priorities. Ensure all communications are timely, targeted, and aligned with Catholic Charities\' objectives to enhance visibility, donor engagement, and community impact.
  • Build strong partnerships and collaborate deeply across CCAC departments to ensure digital communications reflect current initiatives, events, and strategic priorities. Stay informed of emerging trends, tools, and technologies in digital communications and marketing. Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by integrating new approaches and best practices into the digital strategy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Exhibit alignment with the team\'s clear goals that are mission-focused, grounded in Catholic Charities history, and tied to action.
  • Contribute to a joy-filled culture built upon respect and inclusion, team pride, and community spirit.
  • Collaborate effectively to support excellent process, accountability, and constructive conflict.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to growth through learning, forgiveness, and reflection.

Requirements

  • Strong skills in content management systems (e.g., WordPress), SEO, analytics, and digital marketing tools; Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with attention to brand consistency and audience engagement; Proven success managing websites, social media platforms, and digital campaigns for complex organizations. Familiarity with digital and social media platforms required.
  • Minimum Bachelor\'s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) and 3-5 years relevant experience
  • X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
  • X Lift up to 25 pounds
  • X Push and pull up to 25 pounds
  • X Climb up and down three (3) or more flights of stairs
  • X Background check, including any program specific requirements

Preferred

  • Passion for mission-driven work and alignment with Catholic Charities's purpose and values.
  • Graphic design skills, including the ability to create simple, engaging graphics for social media and other digital platforms, as well as polished PowerPoint presentations, a plus.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) and 5+ years relevant experience
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago was founded more than a century ago to meet human need. We accompany anyone in need regardless of their faith, race, gender, or ethnicity.By unifying and collaborating across the Catholic community during the 1917 global pandemic, our founders envisioned that together we might make a bigger difference for our community, and we did . . . and still do.A trusted partner and steward, Catholic Charities has grown to be one of the largest human service providers in the Chicago metropolitan region, covering Cook and Lake counties.

Founded in 1917
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1K employees
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Salaries

Posted range

$105K/yr – $115K/yr

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Marketing Team

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

Funding

Total Funding
$8K
Last Raise
$8K
Grant

Funding History

  • Aug 2021
    Grant • $8K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
25.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$59K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.3%
Direct
41.3%
Referral
6.5%
Social
3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1K

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Director Digital Communications

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago · Chicago, IL · On-site