What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Communications Manager - Property Resource Hub position at Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?
Description:
About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million members in more than 8,600 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands.,” the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
The Lutheran Center (national office) is located in Chicago, Illinois. A staff of approximately 400, under the leadership of the Presiding Bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the ELCA and its ministries. Staff lead the work of national, domestic, and global ministries and programs including Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA World Hunger, Service & Justice, Christian Community and Leadership, and Innovation. We are also home to five of our separately incorporated ministries: The Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA, Women of the ELCA, Lutheran Men in Mission, the ELCA Foundation and the ELCA Federal Credit Union.
About The Position
Digital Communications Manager, Property Resource Hub will launch, moderate, and actively support the online hub to help synods and congregations make informed decisions with regard to missional property. They will also train and equip synods and congregations to use the resource. This position works closely with the Program Director as well as Director, Congregational Stewardship Support to ensure that the resource is well maintained, up to date with gathered content and stories, easy to navigate, and well organized.
This is a full-time, term-contract, exempt, remote position. This position has responsibilities that will require daily participation in contact updates, travel as needed, and a regular 40-hour work week unless otherwise designated.
The eligibility of a candidate for remote or hybrid positions may depend on the residency of the candidate, and the budget for the role, including salary or pay, insurance coverage, and/or tax burden. Candidates for this position must reside within the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. 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 request.
Responsibilities:
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Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. This position requires sitting for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
Some travel; up to 10% - approximately 5 weeks
Benefits
The ELCA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care FSA’s, a health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required). We also offer a generous paid time-off policy including 17 paid holidays. All benefits commence on your start date.
Contact
If you have questions about this job or your application, please complete this form to contact People Solutions (HR).
Salary
Requirements:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million members in more than 8,600 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands.,” the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
The Lutheran Center (national office) is located in Chicago, Illinois. A staff of approximately 400, under the leadership of the Presiding Bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the ELCA and its ministries. Staff lead the work of national, domestic, and global ministries and programs including Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA World Hunger, Service & Justice, Christian Community and Leadership, and Innovation. We are also home to five of our separately incorporated ministries: The Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA, Women of the ELCA, Lutheran Men in Mission, the ELCA Foundation and the ELCA Federal Credit Union.
About The Position
Digital Communications Manager, Property Resource Hub will launch, moderate, and actively support the online hub to help synods and congregations make informed decisions with regard to missional property. They will also train and equip synods and congregations to use the resource. This position works closely with the Program Director as well as Director, Congregational Stewardship Support to ensure that the resource is well maintained, up to date with gathered content and stories, easy to navigate, and well organized.
This is a full-time, term-contract, exempt, remote position. This position has responsibilities that will require daily participation in contact updates, travel as needed, and a regular 40-hour work week unless otherwise designated.
The eligibility of a candidate for remote or hybrid positions may depend on the residency of the candidate, and the budget for the role, including salary or pay, insurance coverage, and/or tax burden. Candidates for this position must reside within the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. 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 request.
Responsibilities:
- Launch an online resource hub to help synods and congregations explore options and opportunities regarding space and building usage, utilizing stories, best practices, links to affiliated organizations working in the space, and an online forum for idea sharing and discussion.
- Communicate to interested parties the material and intent.
- Maintain up to date links and vetted materials on the site, continually creating ever-fresh materials.
- Manage day-to-day forum moderation. Collect and recommend stories and examples from across the ELCA (and beyond) for showcasing and publication.
- Produce a variety of reports to be shared with donor, advisory board, and others monitoring hub usage and utilizing data from research and eval team.
- In conjunction with Program Director manage strategy and logistics for online and in-person events and Executive and Advisory Team meetings. Work internally with the ELCA Meetings team on staff and non-staff travel and externally with ELCA Synod contacts on location logistics. Assist Director in the development of an in-person/hybrid gathering for second year.
- In conjunction with Director, Program Manager, and Churchwide colleagues, create an in-person gathering in second year around building usage innovations, best practices, and practical tools for congregations and leaders to encourage ingenuity in the space.
- Help develop and troubleshoot new scholarship processes in GrantMaker with IT and OT for applications, payment paths and efficiencies.
- Other duties/projects as required
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Requirements
- 5 years’ experience working in a non-profit environment; Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management, IT or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with updating websites.
- Experience interfacing with public entities for training and education purposes.
- Experience working with congregations and synods (or equivalent judicatory bodies).
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
- Appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the ELCA.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. This position requires sitting for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
Some travel; up to 10% - approximately 5 weeks
Benefits
The ELCA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care FSA’s, a health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required). We also offer a generous paid time-off policy including 17 paid holidays. All benefits commence on your start date.
Contact
If you have questions about this job or your application, please complete this form to contact People Solutions (HR).
Salary
Requirements:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
