Communications Manager

Job overview

The Communications Manager role is onsite in Crest Hill, IL. Pay is $72,000 per year. The role serves as communications lead for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, a mission-driven agency focused on positive results and treating people with dignity and respect. The manager develops and executes communications that support brand awareness, donor acquisition and retention, and community engagement. The role coordinates agency messaging, public relations, digital content, and communications for fundraising and organizational initiatives.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy
• supervise donor communications positions
• contribute to the Development Plan
• coordinate external communication requests with program staff
• create print, digital, and social content
• oversee website and social accounts
• evaluate performance using analytics
• manage public and media relations
• manage vendors
• ensure confidentiality, including HIPAA considerations
• coordinate communications for fundraisers, events, and annual reports
• support strategic planning and change communications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications manager

communications strategy

public relations

donor communications

crest hill il

catholic charities diocese of joliet

$72,000 per year

digital content

social media

media relations

development team

43 paid days off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 43 paid days off per year
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending account
• long-term disability and life insurance
• employer-contributed 403(b)
• employee assistance program
• short-term disability insurance.

Why this role

43 paid days off per year; evening and/or Saturday meetings may be required; occasional out-of-town travel and overnight stays may be required.

About the employer

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.