Essential Position Requirements: |
Education | - Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
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Experience | - 7 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or corporate communications.
- Experience leading communications for large-scale organizational change, mergers & acquisitions, or complex transitions.
- Working with senior-level executives on organizational communications.
- Previous work with stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, and internal/external messaging in complex organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a faith-based or non-profit organization helpful.
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Required Skills | - Proficiency in change communications and crisis management strategies.
- Ability to develop strategic-level communication plans and execute effectively.
- Strong ability to craft and deliver compelling, clear, and audience-specific messaging.
- Ability to develop and execute multi-channel communication plans (internal emails, newsletters, press releases, social media, presentations, etc.).
- Strong stakeholder engagement, persuasion, and influence skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively to different audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of public relations, media relations, and reputation management.
- Competency in communication tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, website content management systems, and email marketing tools.
- Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
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Helpful Skills | - Knowledge of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the work of the Interim Unified Agency.
- Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful.
- Familiarity with best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) communications.
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Required Competencies | - Proven ability to work collaboratively with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships, both internally and externally.
- Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to team identity and growth; works cooperatively with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results without close supervision or support.
- Ability to think critically and effectively analyze information to inform decisions.
- Must be an organized self-starter.
- Ability to work well under pressure, to meet targets and to be flexible.
- Ability to work in ambiguous situations and ongoing organizational change.
- Attention to quality and detail.
- Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.
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Physical Requirements | - Sensory and physical requirements include the ability to communicate verbally in person and through technology.
- Able to read and understand written materials.
- Ability to communicate in a manner suitable to a church office environment.
- This is a full-time position that may require occasional travel and extended work hours during key unification milestones.
- This is largely a sedentary position that may require occasional filing and lifting up to 15 pounds. Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, type, write, walk, stand, bend and lift.
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