Assistant Communications Director

Description

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur is a faith-based religious community dedicated to extending God’s goodness through service. The Ohio Province supports the mission and ministry of the Sisters through prayer, education, justice work, and compassionate outreach. Our Communications team plays a vital role in sharing the Sisters’ spirituality, values, and impact in ways that are both contemporary and theologically grounded.

The Assistant Communications Director supports the mission and ministry of the Ohio Province through strategic digital, print, and content development initiatives. This position collaborates closely with the Mission Advancement team to convey a clear, engaging, and mission-aligned message across multiple platforms.

This role requires flexibility, including availability for evening and weekend events and some travel. If you are passionate about mission-driven storytelling, digital engagement, and collaborative ministry work, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute a comprehensive digital and external communications strategy aligned with the SNDdeN mission and Province ministries.
• Manage and grow social media platforms; analyze engagement metrics and implement new initiatives to increase visibility, website traffic, and email subscriptions.
• Maintain and optimize the Ohio Province website and online donation capabilities.
• Develop digital content and assets for events, initiatives, and programs, including web content, email marketing, photos, and video.
• Assist with in-house video production and collaborate with professional videographers; capture photos and video as needed.
• Identify, develop, and promote stories highlighting the Sisters, partner ministries, and affiliated schools using an integrated, multi-platform approach.
• Maintain organized digital media files and archives in accordance with Archivist guidelines.
• Uphold the integrity and consistency of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur brand.
• Provide communications expertise for committees, task forces, and special projects; assist with print communications using writing and graphic design skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills  and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Three to five years of professional experience in communications or marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, website management, and social media platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ethical judgment, empathy, and discretion, particularly in donor-related communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Blackbaud technology preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a mission-driven, team-oriented environment.

Why Work for Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur 

• Meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Competitive pay and benefits package Employer paid Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Bank Defined contribution retirement plan
• Annual Performance Reviews with cost-of-living consideration