Remote Mission Communications Lead

Generation West Virginia; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities West Virginia is seeking a Mission Communications Manager to lead storytelling, content development, and signature communications. This role spans multiple programs statewide, translating complex issues into accessible stories and engaging supporters and communities in CCWVa's mission.

The position guides CCWVa's marketing voice, collaborates with diverse partners, and aligns messaging with Catholic social teaching while enabling remote work with optional statewide office

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex issues and communicate them clearly and persuasively to different audiences.
• Strong people skills and demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse communities and perspectives.
• Strong judgment and discretion when working with sensitive stories, policy issues, and public communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate CCWVa’s Catholic identity, mission, and commitment to Catholic social teaching.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout West Virginia.
• Commitment to the mission and values of CCWVa.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop high-quality content.
• Lead mission-centered storytelling.
• Build a statewide story pipeline.
• Equip others to tell the story.
• Shape organizational voice and messaging.
• Lead marketing and communications strategy.
• Establish editorial priorities and communications calendars aligned with organizational priorities, programs, fundraising, advocacy, events, and emerging issues.
• Oversee the development of brochures, program flyers, event materials, advertisements, digital content, and other marketing collateral, whether produced internally or through outside contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate with designers, photographers, videographers, printers, freelancers, and other creative partners as needed, providing clear direction and ensuring quality of final products.
• Support crisis and time-sensitive communications as needed.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Storytelling

Understanding complex issues

People skills

Judgment and discretion

Priorities management

Catholic mission alignment

Travel flexibility

Commitment to mission

Job description

Catholic Charities West Virginia is seeking a Mission Communications Manager to lead storytelling, content development, and signature communications. This role spans multiple programs statewide, translating complex issues into accessible stories and engaging supporters and communities in CCWVa's mission.

The position guides CCWVa's marketing voice, collaborates with diverse partners, and aligns messaging with Catholic social teaching while enabling remote work with optional statewide office