Marketing and Communications Specialist (contract)
Listed: 08-23-2022
Employer: McCormick Theological Seminary - 5460 S. University, Chicago, IL 60615 | https://www.mccormick.edu
Location: Chicago - Hyde Park, IL
McCormick Theological Seminary is looking for a Marketing and Communications Specialist (contract)
Download: Job description – Marketing and Communications Specialist
Contact: All interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department at mccormickhr@mccormick.edu.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
For 190 years, McCormick Theological Seminary has been a progressive leader within the Reformed tradition committed to fostering a community of Christian leadership that serve diverse ministries and congregations in a challenging and complex world. Through academic excellence, critical reflection, and transforming witness, McCormick Theological Seminary uniquely equips excellent Church leaders for faithful, inclusive, and liberating ministries in God’s world.
Over a three-year period, supported by a grant from the Lily Endowment, McCormick Theological Seminary’s HeartWork Rising Trauma Healing Initiative will engage in institution-wide learning and practices in order to equip clergy and congregations to respond to the communal and systemic nature of trauma.
POSITION SUMMARY
The role of the communications specialist is to work with McCormick Theological Seminary’s Director of Marketing and Communications to create and implement a marketing and communications strategy for the Trauma Healing Initiative. The ideal candidate will have experience working with non-profit organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing and Strategy
Collaborate with the THI Director and other Marketing & Communications (MARCOM) staff to ensure brand consistency.
Brainstorm ways to innovate THI’s communication and marketing efforts in collaboration with MTS Marcom
Develop branding for THI consistent with McCormick Theological Seminary’s current branding.
Communications
Communicate efficiently and effectively with our students, alumni, faculty, staff and community at large.
Collaborate with MARCOM, photographers/videographers to produce THI media
Create and organize scripts for events, video pages, social media, etc.
Provide THI updates to MTS newsletter, monthly Communication Circle meeting
Submit and maintain postings to MTS website content (events, video pages, etc.).
Submit event details to McCormick Community Calendar and coordinate social media engagement
Create registration and manage AV logistics for in-person and virtual THI events
Provide event coordination support (before, during, and after) as needed.
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the Trauma Healing Initiative’s marketing and communications programs/services.
Perform additional communications duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
A bachelor’s degree required
A minimum of 2 years experience in marketing and communications strategy development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in social media, communications technology, and content writing experience for all media platforms.
Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills; ability to manage complex projects and multiple tasks.
Knowledge of Constant Contact
Knowledge and fluency in graphic design and Adobe platforms are required
The ability to work with limited supervision and effectively relate to diverse groups of people, including faculty, administration, students, alumni/ae, trustees, church, denominational, ecumenical and interfaith lay, and clergy leaders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, must be computer literate and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or mac OS programs.
Awareness of the Seminary’s multi-cultural environment and capacity to distinguish the communications strategies necessary to reach a diverse environment
CORE VALUES
Open and clear communicator
Willingness to adapt and troubleshoot
Ability to initiate action and work collaboratively
COMPETENCIES
Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.
Must be able to cross cultural, gender, racial, and social boundaries with ease, tact, and diplomacy.
Must be flexible and willing to engage at different levels of activity for the overall success of departmental objectives and goals.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Orientation to and background of servant leadership
Passion for MTS’s mission and purpose and ability to communicate this passion to others.
Ability to serve as an advocate and exemplar for the vision, values, and mission of MTS.
Demonstrate strong relational skills.
Type of work environment associated with the job:
This position works in a clean, well-lit area. This position is not susceptible to job hazards; however, due to routine operation/use of computers, normal rest brakes may be required.
This position is hybrid and may require local travel
Prolonged use of computer, sitting for up to 8 hours
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