Digital Evangelization Content Specialist

Location: 

New Haven, CT, US, 06510

Category:  Business Support

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The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

 

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East.  We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

 

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Overview

Develops/produces and assists with distribution/promotion of text, video, and digital content focused on evangelization and faith formation (especially related to masculine and family spirituality). This includes the researching/planning and development of original written, video, social media, and podcast content. The Digital Evangelization Content Specialist will support the work of the Evangelization and Faith Formation division of the Fraternal Mission department. This position also collaborates with the Communications/Marketing department and other departments as needed to develop and execute rollout strategies. The Digital Evangelization Content Specialist reports to and works at the direction of the Director of Formation Strategy.

Core Responsibilities

  • Develops both written and video content for Catholic faith formation for various K of C publications, programs, and channels. This content may include:
  • Works closely with the Communications/Marketing department to develop and promote digital faith formation content that reaches Knights, their families, and Catholics generally.
  • Supports the Evangelization and Faith Formation division with the development of video resources, particularly utilizing the in-building studio.
  • Performs research and writing on various topics related to the Catholic faith and relevant cultural topics.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining relationships with partner organizations on content and beyond.
  • Assists with the development and analysis of polling/studies on Catholic men, as well as Catholic spirituality and religious practice.
  • Assist in the creation of new Knights of Columbus programs as needed.
  • Furthers the ministry of the Knights of Columbus by staying focused on the mission of the organization and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Models behavior that are consonant with the Catholic Church.

Skills Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the Knights of Columbus and its mission
  • Understanding of the Catholic Church, its teachings, organization, and current ecclesial matters
  • Excellent knowledge of leading experts on the Catholic faith, as well as masculine and family spirituality
  • Excellent knowledge and understand of the Catholic media landscape and Catholic media figures
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Strong video production skills, including scripting, interviewing, and editing
  • Time management and prioritization of work
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills to support multi-tasking
  • Ability to work as part of a team and capable of working well with others
  • Ability to self-start and work independently, while nonetheless adhering to the direction and mandates of superiors
  • Knowledgeable about social media and understand its uses to further K of C goals and objectives
  • Proven ability to use the latest forms of technology to create materials and regarding faith formation for Knights of Columbus members and the general public
  • MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat

This position is often required to support various Supreme Council events as well as State Council events throughout the year. These events may include:

    • Supreme Convention
    • Organizational Meeting of State Deputies
    • Evangelization and Faith Formation Training
    • March for Life/LifeFest
    • State Meetings as needed (State Organizational Meetings, State Midyear Meetings, etc.)

Education

Required:

  • 5+ years of experience in an equivalent position; 10+ years preferred
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Journalism, relevant Liberal Arts, Communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Faith Requirements: This position must be held by an active, practicing Catholic who understands and is committed to the Church’s mission on earth

Preferred:

  • Master’s Degree in Journalism, relevant Liberal Arts, Communications, or related field a plus

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.  At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,000-$149,500.

Authorization to work in the US is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

 

Employee benefits include:

 

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

 

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

 

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

 

Health and Wellness:

 

  • Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
  • Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
  • One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
  • A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
  • Long-term disability insurance;
  • Dental insurance;
  • Vision insurance;
  • Health club membership reimbursement;
  • Employee Assistance Program

 


Nearest Major Market: New Haven
Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford