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Executive Assistant, Office of the Publisher’s Agent, Mary Baker Eddy's Writings - New
Job Category : Office of the Publisher’s Agent
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Requisition Number : EXECU001503
Posted : December 18, 2024
Employment Type : Full-Time
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Description
Department : Office of the Publisher’s Agent, Mary Baker Eddy's Writings (OPA)
SUMMARY
Join a team of dedicated Christian Scientists by contributing substantially to all aspects of publishing Mary Baker Eddy’s writings : from concept to completion, in print and digital formats, in English and in over a dozen language translations. Play an active role in the metaphysical shepherding of these writings in their various distribution formats. Support and collaborate within and outside the department to embrace the world-wide Christian Science movement by ensuring the Pastor is readily available in print and digital formats.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute all department’s marketing and communications outreach (50%)
Collaborate with design department to create ads and other marketing materials.
Organize and support the department's goals as well as the day-to-day business operations. This may include but is not limited to leading daily meetings, setting a positive and prayerful tone, assisting colleagues, customers, and members, testing new products or features of existing products (especially Concord), examining stats gathered by analytics specialists to determine trends and suggest changes, etc.
Also, strategize with Publisher’s Agent and managers on staff regarding new processes, product ideas, and other means by which to support and forward the work of publishing and distributing the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s writings in English and translation.
Assist Publisher’s Agent through administrative support.
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS
Reporting Relationships : Supervises : Interns, as needed.
Regular Contacts : Contacts within every department of the Church and the Christian Science Publishing Society as well as with outside vendors, Church members, and volunteers.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education / Experience : College degree or equivalent experience in project management, communications, marketing, or similar preferred. Experience in the publishing, communications, or manufacturing industries a plus, as is any marketing and / or advertising experience.
Knowledge / Skills : Spiritual discernment, humility, professionalism. Incumbent should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively manage a diverse workload. Proven written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills required. Proactive, diplomatic problem-solver who takes initiative and has excellent organizational and follow-through skills. Must be flexible and gracious even in pressured or ambiguous situations. Ability to maintain confidences required.
Must be delighted at the opportunity to deeply study Mary Baker Eddy’s writings in conjunction with this work.
Individual must have strong word-processing skills (such as Google Suite). Must be extremely comfortable with learning new technologies. Agile (such as Scrum) and Trello experience preferred. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat & InDesign, MemoQ and TEI a plus.
An individual in this position should be comfortable in a highly prayerful, fast-paced, and flexible atmosphere. This position will work in the Publishing House in Boston, MA; no travel is expected.
Engagement with Christian Science : Membership in The Mother Church required and Primary Class instruction preferred.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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