Director of Communications, Western

About the Organization We, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation impelled by the love of Christ in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding.
Embracing intercultural relationships, we and out Associates commit ourselves to care for all creation and working for peace and justice in solidarity with oppressed and marginalized peoples.
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Category Communications

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Description

The Director of Communications provides strategic leadership for the internal and external communications of the Western Province of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. The director works closely with Western Province Leadership, Sisters, Associates, ministries, and departments to communicate the mission, ministries, and life of the Congregation clearly and effectively.

The director collaborates with the Office of Mission Advancement and serves as a member of the Global Communications Team, working with communications personnel across the Congregation to coordinate messaging, sharing stories and resources, and supporting communications needs across geographic and cultural settings.

The position provides leadership in communications strategy, writing, editing, digital publishing, website management, email communications, photography, video, audio, webcasting, virtual meeting production, media relations, publications, and management of digital media assets.

Mission and Communications Leadership

• Serve as the primary communications resource for Western Province Leadership and provide communications guidance to departments, ministries, Sisters and Associates.
• Serve as the primary communications resource for Western Province Leadership and provide communications guidance to departments, ministries, Sisters and Associates.
• Develop an ongoing understanding of the life, mission, ministries and priorities of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and communicate them effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Serving on committees like Steering Committee for Province Assembly preparation, Logistics Committee for a special event, and other committees such as the Marie Menard Committee.
• Develop, recommend, and implement communications strategies in collaboration with Western Province Leadership and other appropriate leaders.
• Identify communications needs, opportunities, and challenges in the Western Province and recommend appropriate strategies and solutions.
• Help ensure that communications accurately reflect the mission, values, identity, and priorities of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
• Provide communications leadership during significant events, sensitive situations, and crisis communications as needed.
• Serving as a member of the Nazareth Campus Incident Command Team to facilitate communication when a crisis occurs.

Global Communications

• Serve as an active member of the Global Communications Team and collaborate with communications personnel throughout the Congregation.
• Participate in planning and implementing communications strategies that serve the broader Congregation while addressing the needs of the Western Province.
• Collaborate across cultures, countries and ministries to help communicate the international character and shared mission of the Congregation.

Writing, Editing and Publishing

• Serve as a primary writer, editor and publisher for Western Province internal and external communications.
• Research, interview, write and edit stories, news articles, announcements, web content, press releases, and other materials.
• Collaborate on Congregational events, ministries, meetings, celebrations, justice initiatives and other activities through written stories, photography, video, audio and digital media.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of regular internal news communications.

Website and Digital Communications

• Provide primary oversight of Western Province content on the Congregational website and regularly create, edit, update and publish online content.
• Manage and publish digital content through Word Press or other content management systems.
• Develop and manage email…