Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator

Saint John's University School of Theology; Collegeville Township (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John's University School of Theology invites applications for a full-time Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator. This role serves as a primary content creator and communications resource for SOT/Sem while providing program and administrative support for the Stabilitas initiative.

The position develops, writes, and manages marketing content across print and digital platforms to support enrollment, advancement, grants, and brand awareness goals.

Responsibilities

• Research, create, edit, and distribute content for SOT/Sem print and online publications, social media, special events materials, electronic newsletters, advertisements, and web copy.
• Interview and develop feature stories highlighting students, alumni, faculty and staff, donors, and friends of the SOT/Sem in support of print and online content.
• Support public relations and media relations initiatives, such as writing press releases, media advisories, and supporting story materials for media, as well as story development and pitching.
• Collaborate with admission and advancement to produce marketing materials and proposals, such as direct mail, email campaigns, brochures, donor proposals, etc., as requested
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain content calendars and develop story coverage plans, including supporting visuals, interviews, and unique story angles.
• Assist in establishing best practices for internal communications and ensure consistency across departments and platforms.
• Maintain consistent branding, content, and updates for the SOT/Sem website.
• Capture photographs and other visual content to support content creation and marketing materials.
• Oversee copy editing, fact checking and proofreading for a variety of content and communications as needed.
• Provide regular administrative support to the Stabilitas Project Director
• Document program activities and assist with annual grant reporting
• Respond to program partner requests and assist as needed
• Assist with budget management, including preparing monthly billing and other budget documentation
• Lead administrative planning around programming with partner dioceses
• Schedule and host program meetings
• Assist in travel planning and documentation
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with members of the CSB+SJU community, monastic communities, Liturgical Press, and other campus entities.
• Coordinate with SOT/Sem Executive Assistant to the Dean in coordination of grant activities and general communications
• Attend SOT/Sem general staff meetings, and occasional meetings with Admission, Advancement, grant directors, and the Coordination Team.
• Participate in SOT/Sem community life and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

The School of Theology at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator.

The Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator is a dual-role position that serves as a primary content creator and communications resource for Saint John's School of Theology and Seminar y (SOT/Sem) while also providing program and administrative support for the Stabilitas initiative. The position develops, writes, and manages compelling communications and marketing content across print and digital platforms to support enrollment, advancement, grant, and brand awareness goals, translating the mission, programs, and impact of the SOT/Sem into meaningful stories for a variety of audiences. The Stabilitas initiative is a multi-million dollar undertaking between the SOT/Sem and seven Roman Catholic partner dioceses to train and form women and men for ministry in rural areas through a variety of programs and curricular formatsIn addition, the role coordinates communications, events, administrative processes, and program logistics that support the implementation of Stabilitas initiatives and activities. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the SOT/Sem.

Responsibilities

Content Creation and Communication (70%)

• Research, create, edit, and distribute content for SOT/Sem print and online publications, social media, special events materials, electronic newsletters, advertisements, and web copy.
• Interview and develop feature stories highlighting students, alumni, faculty and staff, donors, and friends of the SOT/Sem in support of print and online content.
• Support public relations and media relations initiatives, such as writing press releases, media advisories, and supporting story materials for media, as well as story development and pitching.
• Collaborate with admission and advancement to produce marketing materials and proposals, such as direct mail, email campaigns, brochures, donor proposals, etc., as requested
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain content calendars and develop story coverage plans, including supporting visuals, interviews, and unique story angles.
• Assist in establishing best practices for internal communications and ensure consistency across departments and platforms.
• Maintain consistent branding, content, and updates for the SOT/Sem website.
• Capture photographs and other visual content to support content creation and marketing materials.
• Oversee copy editing, fact checking and proofreading for a variety of content and communications as needed.

Stabilitas Program Coordination: (20%)

• Provide regular administrative support to the Stabilitas Project Director
• Document program activities and assist with annual grant reporting
• Respond to program partner requests and assist as needed
• Assist with budget management, including preparing monthly billing and other budget documentation
• Lead administrative planning around programming with partner dioceses
• Schedule and host program meetings
• Assist in travel planning and documentation

Shared Responsibilities (10%)

• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with members of the CSB+SJU community, monastic communities, Liturgical Press, and other campus entities.
• Coordinate with SOT/Sem Executive Assistant to the Dean in coordination of grant activities and general communications
• Attend SOT/Sem general staff meetings, and occasional meetings with Admission, Advancement, grant directors, and the Coordination Team.
• Participate in SOT/Sem community life and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned