This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive program of communications, public relations, and marketing to encourage vocations, promote philanthropic support, and increase public awareness of Wisconsin Province Jesuits and their work. The Provincial Assistant serves as the official spokesperson for the Province and assists the Provincial and Assistant Provincial on both internal and external communications issues as needed.
Responsibilities include:
· Managing comprehensive communications plan that includes internal and external audiences, and print, electronic, and interpersonal communications activities.
· Serving as the executive editor of Jesuit Journeys, the Province’s 24-page magazine which is published three times a year. Regularly convenes the editorial board to seek additional input into content, design, and distribution of issues.
· Overseeing Province publications including Callings, a four-page vocations newsletter published three times a year; vocations promotion materials, including posters and advertisements; and other Province printed communications. Assists the development department with direct mail and other appeals. Provides communication support to other departments as needed.
· Overseeing the Province website and directing major design and content changes as needed.
· Supervising any communications staff, including a managing editor of Jesuit Journeys, and freelance designers and specialists.
· Developing and implementing crisis communications strategies and actions as needed.
Qualifications and requirements include: a) Demonstrated expertise in planning, organizing, and managing key communications functions, including media relations, public relations, publications, and electronic communications; b) Seven to 10 years of management-level experience including staff training, supervision, and development; budget planning; ability to delegate responsibly; and other administrative duties; and c) Proven knowledge of computer technology, especially website management. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Fr. John Paul, SJ, at jpaul@jesuitswisprov.org.
