Communications Director

General Purpose: To promote the charism, mission and direction of the Congregation by formulating, coordinating, and implementing purposeful and effective internal and external communications.

Reporting: Reports to Congregation Leadership Team.

Location: In person at Congregation Office in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Possibility of hybrid work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a resource for Congregation Leadership Team in fulfilling responsibility to promote the integrity and vitality of the charism; foster an active concern for peace founded on justice in the Congregation, Church, and society; facilitate communication, decision-making, and involvement within the Congregation on issues related to our life and spirit; foster unity among the members; and represent the congregation in church and public spaces. Prepare written communications on behalf of the Leadership Team for internal and external audiences.
• Formulate, evaluate, and direct long-term communications plans, goals, and objectives in consultation with Leadership Team Communications Liaison. Implement and recommend revisions to the approved communications plan for all Congregation communications.
• Oversee and coordinate production of digital, video, and print content for internal and external audiences, including editorial content, graphic design, production and distribution of the following: Living Peace (external biannual print publication); One Peace (monthly internal e-newsletter); Kenmare Press (book publishing imprint); faith sharing and small group booklets; photo directory (online, mobile app, and print); press releases; advertisements; social media outreach; live streaming; and website.
• Collaborate with Director of Peace through Justice, Chief Financial Officer, Vocation Directors, Peace Ministries Communications Coordinator, Peace and Spirituality Center Manager, and administrative staff across the Congregation to create content, support, and coordinate Congregation communications and promotional efforts,
• Integrate creative and strategic use of social media and online presence with traditional communications, and in the production, printing, and distribution of materials.
• Evaluate Kenmare Press operations and make recommendations to expand authorship and readership that fosters an active concern for peace founded on justice, deepens the spirituality of peace, and shares the Congregation’s charism and legacy with a wider audience. Collaborate with Chief Financial Officer to recommend and establish appropriate legal and operational structure.
• Stay in close communication with Leadership Team, Peace Ministries, and crisis communications consultant to anticipate, prevent, and manage possible crisis communications situations.
• Make independent decisions on matters of significance, in collaboration with the members of the Leadership Team and Chief Financial Officer.
• Provide communications and technical support for special Congregation meetings, assemblies, and Chapter, including scripts, slide decks, printed materials, and audio/visual systems, as directed by the Leadership Team.
• Identify and implement appropriate communications, public relations and media links to assure effective external communications.
• Ensure the proper use of Congregation logo, tagline, and branding in all communications.
• Supervise and collaborate with Congregation Archivist to preserve and share Congregation legacy.

Values: This position must be held by an individual who shares the values of peace and justice for the poor and who is committed to learning about, supporting, and respecting those in the vowed life of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace and promoting the CSJP charism. There is no other background that can substitute for this requirement.

Education: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in communication, public relations, or related field. Master’s Degree is preferred. Other background that may substitute for this requirement is listed below.

Experience: This position requires five or more years experience in communications and/or public relations in a large organization, preferably a religious institute, and three years or more experience serving in a leadership role. Other background that may substitute for this requirement is listed below.

Background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication, writing, editing, and messaging skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of traditional and digital media, including print, video, photography, graphic design, media production, public relations and marketing.
• Ability to balance strategic, creative, and practical communication needs of organization and make independent decisions on matters of significance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative approach to communications.
• Critical thinker with analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to synthesize information.
• Administrative, managerial, and leadership skills with evident commitment to meeting high expectations.
• Familiarity with social justice and Catholic Social Teaching.
• Broad based skills in technology, specifically in the digital area including MS Office, social media, graphic design, video editing, and website publishing.
• Ability to manage a diverse set of responsibilities and prioritize multiple projects and timelines.
• Ability to travel and work remotely as required.

About the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace was founded in Nottingham, England in 1884 by Mother Francis Clare (Margaret Anna Cusack). She was a woman deeply moved by the social conditions of her times and the plight of poor and oppressed people. She is a historic figure and was a prolific author in her own time, writing histories of Ireland, lives of the saints, and social reform.

The Sisters of St Joseph of Peace continue a rich heritage devoted to promoting social justice as a way to peace. From the beginning we have involved ourselves in ministries of social service, education and health care, working directly with the poor and sick, providing housing and care for women, orphans and blind children and adults, and, as need arose, established schools and hospitals. Recent Chapter directions have committed the congregation to nonviolence, care of creation, radical hospitality, anti-racism, inclusion, and interculturality. The Congregation has also committed to implement the Laudato Si’ Action Plan. We seek to use our communication efforts to help release our charism of peace through justice into the world.

The Congregation consists of three geographic regions: one in the United Kingdom and two in the United States (East and Pacific Northwest). The headquarters of the Congregation is in New Jersey. Our Congregation Office is located on the campus of St. Michael Villa in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Our regional offices are located in Bellevue, Washington, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and Nottingham, England. We value our lay employees who work with us and help us accomplish our mission. Learn more about the Congregation on our website: http://www.csjp.org

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until 5 PM September 30, 2025.

Applications must include a CV/Resume and Cover Letter.

No phone calls please.

We will contact candidates that have been selected for an interview in mid-October.

Anticipated start date is December 2025.