Director of Communications and Development, NCC, Washington D.C.
Director of Communications and Development
National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA
The Director of Communications and Development is responsible for managing the public relations work and fundraising efforts of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC). This position will be located in the NCC’s Washington D.C. offices.
Since its founding in 1950, the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA has been a leading force for ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States. The 37 NCC member communions — from a wide spectrum of Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Evangelical, historic African American and Living Peace churches — include 45 million persons in more than 100,000 local congregations in communities across the nation.
Essential Functions
Under the direction and supervision of the NCC President and General Secretary, the Director of Communications and Development will:
Work closely with the Council’s Communications Committee to develop communications strategies and execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the organization.
Work closely with the Development Committee to implement the Council’s development plan and provide creative leadership regarding fundraising opportunities and objectives.
Produce and edit an electronic newsletter and lead the Council’s social media efforts.
Maintain contact with communications staff of NCC member communions and partners and strategize with them on matters of mutual interest and concern.
Maintain contact with and develop strategic relationships with members of the secular and religious media to ensure the NCC has a high public profile.
Manage the Council’s public relations, brand and reputation, create and distribute press releases, action alerts, and marketing campaigns.
Maintain the NCC’s website and databases, ensure it is regularly updated and remains up to date technologically and create rich and creative content that is optimized for search engines.
Be familiar with the NCC’s public policy positions and those of its member communions and represent the Council as directed by the President/General Secretary.
Assist in the preparation of the Council’s Christian Unity Gathering (CUG) including working with the President/General Secretary, the planning committee, and other staff in preparing the agenda and assisting with the logistics of the CUG.
Ensure the Council’s communications ministry is carried out with sensitivity to gender, racial, economic, disability and intergenerational lenses.
Equip, train and resource regional and local faith-based organizations related to the Council’s mission and priorities.
Undertake other projects/work/functions that may be assigned by the President/General Secretary.
Essential Qualifications
Degree in journalism, communications, or related field is preferred.
Previous website management experience is preferred.
Knowledge of HTML and experience working with Dreamweaver is preferred.
Experience working with Sala or other CRM systems is preferred.
Training in theology and ecumenism is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in managing a comprehensive strategic communications and media relations program to advance an organization’s mission and goals.
Superior oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated track record in development and fundraising is desired.
Passion and experience for ecumenism and the work of the National Council of Churches.
A track record of collaborative leadership and team building within complex religious organizations.
Integrity and an ability to establish and maintain trust amongst diverse constituencies and team members, and an ability to engage with proficiency with others in various leadership positions.
Creativity, forward thinking abilities and technologically savviness.
Familiarity with the public policy positions of the NCC and member communions.
A record of and ability to infuse race, gender, and economic equality with sensitivity to disability and intergenerational concerns, throughout the organization and its work in tangible, efficient and creative ways.
Ability to manage and oversee a budget.
Significant familiarity with community organizing techniques.
Ability to make timely, intelligent decisions and take action after considering options and available information.
Membership in an NCC member communion preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Annual salary of $75,000 and 9% pension benefits, 22 days of paid vacation, and a significant health care insurance subsidy.
Procedure and Deadline
Send a cover letter and resume by September 30, 2014 to:
Ms. Elspeth Cavert
Office Manager
National Council of Churches of Christ
110 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
elspeth.cavert@nationalcouncilofchurches.us