About NETWORK: Founded by Catholic Sisters in 1972, in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, NETWORK is an inclusive, national, Catholic advocacy organization open to all who share our values, working to achieve equity and justice for everyone. Grounded in Gospel values and the Catholic social justice tradition, NETWORK transforms our society by shaping federal policies that achieve racial, economic, and social justice; serve the common good; and honor the dignity of all. We value women’s leadership, we embrace people from religious and secular backgrounds, we affirm members of the LGBTQ+ community, and we engage in the ongoing work to become a multicultural, anti-racist organization.
Why this position matters: This position develops and disseminates the public ‘voice’ and messaging for the organization, and leads the communications team of professionals. As such, NETWORK is seeking a Communications Director who is grounded in the Catholic social justice tradition, an effective leader of teams, and a creative thinker and who can lead organizational communications and effective media strategy. The NETWORK Communications Director is an experienced communications professional who has developed and executed high-level messaging and strategic internal and external materials. This person is an excellent listener and organized implementer who can integrate the organization’s mission and foundational principles into all areas of communication and who can successfully manage a team of communications professionals.
You could be our next Communications Director if you have:
• 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in communications and managerial leadership
• Master’s degree in communications, journalism or public relations or related field, with additional education / formation grounded in Catholic theology, tradition and social teaching
• A strong set of written, verbal and digital communications skills and problem solving capabilities
• A commitment to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and dedicated to creating a multi-cultural, anti-racist organization
• Familiarity with faith-based organizations, advocacy organizations and women’s religious congregations
• Ability to shape communication strategies, effectively collaborate internally and externally, and be successful in cross team implementation
• Ability to work under pressure, work independently and on a team, meet deadlines, and manage people and multiple projects
• A high level of organizational skills and emotional intelligence
• Multi-lingual a plus