Outreach and Engagement Manager

Outreach and Engagement Manager

King’s Chapel Boston

Full-Time | Exempt

About King’s Chapel

King’s Chapel is one of the oldest churches in the United States, rooted in Boston’s civic and spiritual life since 1686. In recent years, the congregation has committed to a deeper reckoning with its history, including its ties to enslavement, and to pursuing reconciliation grounded in truth-telling, faith, and accountability. Through historical research, congregational reflection, the unveiling of Unbound, a memorial to enslaved persons, and the launch of the Living Memorial Initiative, King’s Chapel is engaging its past while looking toward a future marked by inclusion, public engagement, and shared moral responsibility. This work reflects the church’s hope for growth both within the congregation and in relationship with the wider community, at the intersection of faith, history, and justice.

Position Overview

King’s Chapel seeks a dynamic and thoughtful Outreach and Engagement Manager to lead internal and external communications, public engagement, and community events related to the Living Memorial and other church activities. This role is central to strengthening congregational connection, expanding King’s Chapel’s public presence, and advancing the church’s commitments to truth-telling, historical reckoning, and repair.

The Outreach and Engagement Manager reports to the Director, Living Memorial Initiative and works collaboratively with clergy, staff, committees, and community partners. The role bridges congregational life and public-facing work, ensuring cohesive, mission-aligned communication and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Storytelling

• Develop and manage a unified communications strategy supporting congregational life and the Living Memorial.
• Produce internal communications including newsletters, announcements, and event calendars.
• Lead external communications across the website, social media, annual reports, and special publications.
• Translate Living Memorial goals, milestones, and impact into clear, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Ensure consistency in tone, voice, and messaging aligned with King’s Chapel’s history, theology, and covenant.

Living Memorial Outreach & Public Engagement

• Serve as a primary communications and engagement lead for the Living Memorial Initiative.
• Support outreach to congregants, descendant communities, scholars, artists, civic partners, and the broader public.
• Develop materials and messaging related to King’s Chapel’s historical ties to enslavement and its contemporary commitments to repair and justice.
• Coordinate communications for Living Memorial programs, grants, and public milestones.

Community Engagement & Events

• Plan, promote, and support public programs, community conversations, educational events, and commemorations.
• Coordinate logistics, communications, and follow-up for events in collaboration with staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Maintain integrated event calendars and outreach workflows.

Collaboration & Evaluation

• Work closely with the Director, Living Memorial to align communications with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with clergy, staff, and volunteers to support ministry, fundraising, and public programs.
• Track engagement metrics and assess effectiveness to continuously improve outreach and inclusion.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, public engagement, or nonprofit management.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, outreach, or engagement roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing newsletters, social media, and web content.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred

• Experience with memorial, reparative justice, public history, or cultural initiatives.
• Experience in faith-based, nonprofit, or historic institutions.
• Comfort working with complex or sensitive historical narratives.

Core Competencies

• Strategic storyteller and relationship-builder
• Culturally competent and community-oriented
• Organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented
• Able to balance tradition, innovation, and accountability

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary $65-$70K
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in King’s Chapel and the Living Memorial Initiative to memorial.committee@kings-chapel.org. Writing samples may be requested.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary $65-$70K
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities