Job Announcements

Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator
Washington, District of Columbia

The Jesuit Conference is actively seeking to fill its Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator position.

The Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator will be a vital member of the Communications team tasked with the tactical implementation and execution of the department’s public relations and social media outreach strategy.

This position develops materials and interacts with external audiences to deliver messages to the public through the Jesuit Conference’s web site, through its social media channels and through traditional media outreach. The Jesuit Conference represents the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus in the United States, the Roman Catholic religious order also known as the Jesuits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Candidate will be expected to:

  • Oversee monitoring of media coverage and compile press archive. Flag trends and/or coverage that can inform audiences. Monitor national media for trending stories to which the Jesuits can contribute, and cultivate and promote Jesuit subject matter experts.
  • Research media contacts and compile media lists. Manage administrative organization of public relations initiatives.
  • Write and edit communications materials, including press & news releases as well as occasional blog & article writing. Edit and oversee e-newsletters for the organization.
  • Support media outreach on initiatives to secure features and new items in the press. Communicate ideas/pitch to media succinctly and professionally.
  • Coordinate and implement innovative social media programs along with communications team. Oversee the tracking of social media initiatives and initiate rapid-response communiques to audiences via social media. Help establish metrics for and monitoring of social media initiatives via web analytics and other tools to ensure success.
  • Assist with new and ongoing website development projects by providing content, managing issues and keeping the teams informed. Responsible for website updates, content management, proofreading and process flow for approvals and publishing. Completes monthly web traffic analysis and month-to-month trends.

Qualifications

Candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in a media relations role.
  • Outstanding communication abilities, both written and oral, with attention to accuracy and grammar.
  • Experience in writing communications collateral, news releases, articles and similar to raise the profile of an organization.
  • Knowledge of effective social media usage by brands to engage their audiences, including, but not limited to, Facebook and Twitter.
  • Strong computer background with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with WordPress and Adobe Photoshop helpful.
  • Experience using media monitoring software tools, such as Vocus, a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and work within deadlines. Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Willingness to learn and be highly motivated. Keen interest in staying up-to-date on social media tool, trends and applications.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and their resume to media@jesuit.org. Those selected for an interview will be expected to provide writing samples and professional references.

Policy Director
Washington, District of Columbia

The Jesuit Conference, Office of Social and International Ministries, seeks an exceptional individual to direct its advocacy and policy concerns from the Washington, DC office.

The Policy Director in collaboration with the Secretary for Social and International Ministries is responsible for coordinating and implementing advocacy priorities on domestic and international issues. She/he will also be responsible for supervising and managing corporate dialogues and shareholder actions, which the Office engages.

Requirements: Graduate degree in law, public policy or a related field. Minimum of 3 years experience in policy and advocacy work. Strong commitment to Jesuit mission and Catholic Social Thought. Excellent interpersonal and project management/coordination skills. Superior written/verbal communication skills. Strong planning and organizational ability. Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills. Creativity and innovation.

Send resumes with salary requirements to: Jesuit Search, care of employment@jesuit.org

Database Manager
Washington, District of Columbia

The Jesuit Conference USA seeks an exceptional individual to manage database operations for their Washington DC office.

The Database Manager performs database administration and routine software enhancements in support of the production and development of Jesuit Conference USA Database Management Systems (DBMS) applications. Responsibilities include gathering information, database design and analysis, report generation, and security; serves as first point of contact for user support; responsible for all aspects of publishing the annual United States catalog from the database.

Requirements: BA in computer science or a related field. Minimum of 2 years experience programming database systems using SQL Server and at least two years of developing .NET web applications including C# programming. Exceptional ability to provide technical assistance to non-technical users. Ability to accurately capture requirements and issues from the Jesuit end user community and articulate them to senior management for review. Familiarity with the Society of Jesus and the Catholic Church is preferred.

Send resumes with salary requirements to: Jesuit Search, care of m.kessler@cox.net

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth
Washington, District of Columbia

Join a team of mission-driven leaders to help the U.S. Catholic Bishops share and apply Catholic Social teaching, LMFLY is seeking committed, knowledgeable, experienced professionals for two important staff positions:

Associate Director

The Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth has an opening for an Associate Director who is a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. The Associate Director would serve as lead staff to the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, and work under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Secretariat on issues related to the promotion and protection of marriage.

The Associate Director should have an in-depth knowledge of the Catholic Church and commitment to her teaching, as well as a thorough understanding of and strong ability to articulate the anthropological and theological principles underlying authentic Church teaching on marriage. A background of practical experience should include: writing, editing and evaluating the writing of others on topics related to the promotion and defense of marriage; public speaking and communication through media; staff supervision with appreciation for the significance on cultural diversity; designing and conducting conferences and workshops; and researching theological and pastoral issues related to the promotion and defense of marriage. Master’s degree required in theology, philosophical and theological anthropology, or marriage and family studies with 6-7 years of related experience.

Policy Advisor for Marriage and Family

The Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth also has an opening for a Policy Advisor for Marriage and Family who is a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. The Policy Advisor position is in service to the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage.

The Policy Advisor has the responsibility to help establish and implement policies and programs dealing with the promotion and protection of marriage with a special emphasis on public policy and advocacy in defense of marriage against proposals to redefine or erode the meaning of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The Policy Advisor analyzes issues, policies, legislation, regulations and other materials related to marriage and family issues that lead to policy development/recommendations and/or applications of current USCCB policy. Other responsibilities include: Contribute to the development, review and clearance of bishops’ statements, official correspondence, resources, alerts and other communications on marriage and family issues to advance the USCCB mission and advocate the Bishops’ policies and priorities. Provide staff assistance and support, under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth (LMFLY) and the Associate Director for LMFLY, for the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage and other USCCB structures as appropriate. Work in a collaborative manner with other staff members of the USCCB particularly the Office of Government Relations and the Office of the General Counsel. Develop, deliver and arrange presentations (e.g. speeches, articles, talks, testimonies, interviews and workshops) on marriage and family issues. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred Major Field/Specialty: Public policy, theology, law. Five to six years of related work experience.

Office of Human Resources (LMFLY)
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
3211 Fourth Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20017-1194
Or FAX: 202/541-3412
Or E-MAIL: resumes@usccb.org
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