Director of Communications

Sisters of St Francis of Assisi, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi in Milwaukee seeks a Director of Communications to shape how the congregation shares its mission, ministries and Franciscan values.

The role blends storytelling, media relations, publications and digital content to connect the Sisters with the wider community. You will lead production of monthly newsletters, oversee Troubadour magazine, manage social media and the website, and guide external messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, or communications is required.
• Experience placing editorial content with media outlets and arranging interviews.
• Experience in creating social media content.
• A minimum of five years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writes and oversees the monthly email newsletter for the congregation.
• Collaborates with human resources on monthly employee newsletter.
• Manages editorial staff of the biannual Troubadour magazine; develops themes with leadership and oversees production schedule.
• Emails weekly “Hotline” informational emails to Sisters, Associates, and department leaders.
• Photographs all congregation events and maintains digital photo files.
• Assists advancement department with creative input and editing of written materials.
• Supervises Creative Services Specialist.
• Directs external messaging for the congregation.
• Develops and maintains media relations.
• Maintains congregation website and social media platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Content creation

Project coordination

Video production basics

Public relations

Media relations

Social media management

AI awareness

Fundraising marketing awareness

Photography basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/public relations/communications

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi have a story worth sharing—and we’re looking for a creative, strategic communicator to help tell it.

The Director of Communications plays a vital role in shaping how the congregation communicates its mission, ministry and Franciscan values both within the congregation and with the wider community. This position brings together storytelling, media relations, publications, digital communications and creative content to connect people with the Sisters and the work they carry forward.

From a compelling story inTroubadourmagazine to an engaging social media post, an internal newsletter, a media opportunity or a special publication, the Director of Communications ensures that the Sisters’ message is clear, authentic and engaging across every channel.

This is an opportunity for an experienced communications professional who loves finding and telling meaningful stories—and who wants their work to contribute to something larger than themselves.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Writes and oversees the production of the monthly email newsletter for the congregation
2. Works with human resources staff in the production of monthly employee email newsletter
3. Manages editorial staff of the biannualTroubadour magazine; develop themes with the leadership team and writes articles for the magazine; organizes and oversees production schedule
4. Emails weekly “Hotline” informational email to Sisters, Associates, and department leaders
5. Photographs all congregation events and as requested; maintains digital photo files
6. Assists advancement department as requested with creative input and editing of written materials
7. Supervises Creative Services Specialist
8. Directs external messaging for the congregation
9. Develops and maintains media relations
10. Maintains congregation website and social media platforms
11. Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, or communications required. Experience working with media outlets to place editorial and advertising content, arrange interviews, and provide background information about The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Experience in

creating social media content with knowledge of various platforms.A minimum of five years of

experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Exceptional written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write and produce a variety of written materials (newsletters, magazine, flyers, signage, special projects as needed)
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time
• A basic knowledge of video production
• Ability to advise congregation leadership with regard to communications and public relations decisions, and special messaging needs
• Knowledge of current media trends and new technologies, including developments around the use of AI
• Excellent relational skills and openness to collaboration with Sisters and staff of other departments within the congregation
• An understanding and respect for the mission, ministry, and values-based culture of The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
• Basic knowledge of advancement/fundraising marketing is preferred, as this position works closely with the advancement team in the creation of donor materials, as needed
• Basic photography skills

OTHER DETAILS:

Shift:

1st Shift, 40 hours per week

Salary:

$75,000 - $83,000/year