Sr. Communications Specialist - Brand Manager

Sr. Communications Specialist - Brand Manager

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To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Anticipated Hiring Timeline (subject to change)

Position Posted: 7/27/2026 - 8/5/2026

Spark Hires Due: 8/9/2026

In-Person Interviews: 8/18/2026 & 8/25/2026

Final Interviews: 8/26/2026

The Philanthropies Department helps to invite individuals and families to follow the example of the Lord, Jesus Christ, as they live the two great commandments to love God and their neighbors. Giving helps members and others experience the joy and blessings of participating in God’s work as they choose to follow inspiration and prophetic direction. To do this, Philanthropies facilitates and invites voluntary philanthropic giving (beyond tithes and fast offering) for programs and projects approved by the First Presidency.

Philanthropies teaches, engages, coordinates, invites, and reports regarding voluntary philanthropic contributions to the Church and its affiliated charities. Philanthropies provides shared donor and philanthropic support to all Church-affiliated entities.

The Sr. Communications Specialist
- Brand Manager provides exceptional marketing and communication materials in support of approved fundraising priorities. As a highly skilled individual contributor on the Marketing and Communications team, the Sr. Communications Specialist
- Brand Manager supports the mission of the Church by managing creation of communication and marketing materials related to specific brands (e.g., Missionary, BYU) for external donor audiences. The position involves aligning creative marketing activities and materials with the identified audience focus and strategy. The goal is to inspire and facilitate a meaningful giving experience for all involved.

This is an advanced-level individual contributor position.

Responsibilities

Sr. Communications Specialist
- Brand Manager employees will spend their time Teaching (15%), Engaging (20%), Coordinating (30%), Inviting (10%), and Reporting (25%) in support of strategic coordination and invitations to participate in inspired giving experiences.

In alignment with the core responsibilities at Philanthropies to Teach, Engage, Coordinate, Invite, and Report, this position's responsibilities are typically aligned as follows:

Teach (15%)
Teach and coach students, instruct others on where to obtain content, provide mentorship and training for team members, and teach the process of philanthropy in the Church to current donors and prospects through communication and marketing collateral.

Engage (20%)
Engage in strategic communications for institutions and manage all related external communications. Communicate in the voice of each institution and establish strong relationships with them. Attend events and partner with event coordinators. Collaborate with internal partners and external collaborators. Create inspiring and informative communication pieces.

Coordinate (30%)
Coordinate overall projects, manage event alignment, create materials for events, manage projects, ensure delivery, set and meet timelines, manage ideas, take initiative, coordinate project elements with internal partners and external collaborators, and ensure all products meet Philanthropies and Church standards.

Invite (10%)
Invite feedback from internal and external audiences. Create and develop content for welcome packets and digital invitations and programs. Create meaningful invitations in the form of proposals to assist donor liaisons and institutional partners.

Report (25%)
Create donor reports, endowment reports, welcome book, and various other internal and external reports. Record and communicate operational practices and policies to help maintain consistency and clarity, ensuring that all aspects of the event are well-documented and understood by all stakeholders.

Required:

• Uphold and adhere to all policies and procedures of the Church and its affiliated charities, be ethical, and always demonstrate…