Assistant Director of Communications and Engagement

The Assistant Director of Communications and Engagement works closely with the entire CCM staff to fulfill the mission and vision of Catholic Campus Ministry at Elon University.  This is an 11-month (August-June), 40+ hours/week position (more or less depending on week).  The Assistant Director of Communications and Engagement is hired by the Diocese of Raleigh and reports to the Director of Catholic Life at Elon University.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Communications (40% of time)

• Manage CCM’s social media channels
  • Curate content for Instagram, Facebook, and other social media channels.
  • Create and maintain a content calendar to ensure quantity, quality, and timeliness of posts.
  • Build follower base and seek ways for engagement.
• Coordinate CCM newsletters
  • Write, edit, and/or collect a variety of articles for publication.
  • Assist in the design and mailing of print and email newsletters.
  • Develop effective segmentations of constituents.
• Ensure photos are taken regularly of CCM events and student engagement and catalogued in digital albums.
• Design materials for promotions, solicitations, and other communications.
• Ensure all printed materials are ready for Sunday Masses.  This includes bulletins, lector sheets, announcements, and prayers of the faithful.
• Work with the Director to develop new and strategic initiatives of promoting the ministry and sharing student stories.

Student Supervision and Development (30%)

• Oversee the CCM Student Internship programs (Engagement Interns and Music Interns):
  • Participate in the annual application, interview, and hiring processes of students seeking to become student interns.
  • Provide adequate training to interns through training sessions and retreats.
  • Supervise and support interns as they fulfill their individual responsibilities:
    • Engagement Interns:
      • Reach out to first-year students individually and set up meetings over coffee, lunch, etc, with a goal of meetings with 5 new students a week
      • Build community between first-year students and the rest of CCM
      • Keep accurate data of their engagement efforts
      • Submit weekly reports
    • Music Interns:
      • Select music for weekly Sunday Masses
      • Schedule musicians, cantors, and singers for each Mass
      • Reach out and engage students to join the music ministry
      • Commit to ongoing learning of liturgical music
  • Hold bi-weekly business meetings with each team of interns.
  • Meet every other week with individual interns for one-on-one discipleship.
• Support CCM Servant Leaders (student leadership team)
  • Provide leadership, guidance, accountability, and encouragement
  • Work with CCM Staff to plan and implement leadership formation for Servant Leaders

Evangelization & Liturgy (20%)

• Develop a ministry of presence with students by encouraging attendance and being visible/welcoming at CCM events and activities, including but not limited to: all Sunday and weekday Masses, weekend retreats (three each year), weeklong alternative break trips (fall and spring), social activities, service events, etc.
• Build and foster relationships with students who are ready to go deeper into their Catholic faith.
  • Journey with them through one-on-one discipleship.
  • Invite them to regular participation in the sacraments and weekly small groups.
  • Care for them regularly and in moments of overwhelming or crisis situations.
• Work as a team with CCM staff to coordinate Sunday Masses, weekday Masses, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, etc. You will take the lead on one of the Sunday Masses each week. This includes:
  • Setup and cleanup/takedown of altar table, chairs, etc.
  • Ensuring liturgical ministers have checked in or finding replacements.
  • Preparing and assisting with gifts and offertory.
  • Ensuring that Mass runs smoothly.

Office (10%)

• Attend weekly CCM staff meetings.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life and with Elon’s Division of Student Life.
• Support other members of the staff with projects such as mailings, advancement (fundraising), and strategic planning.
• Represent CCM to Elon University and its various departments and circles, the CCM Advisory Board, the Diocese of Raleigh, and the general public.
• Other duties as requested.

Personal Development

• Develop personal skills as a Catholic leader
  • Pursue and maintain an active, growing relationship with God through daily prayer.
  • Regularly celebrate the sacraments.
  • Read Scripture and other Catholic works to further knowledge of the faith.
  • Attend or participate in one continuing education program each year.
• Meet with CCM Staff once a week for a spiritual and faith formation hour.
• Be open and willing to engage in multi-faith efforts.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in communications field or theological studies. Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Good teamwork skills with an aptitude for continuous learning
• Thoroughness in planning and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and work independently on a variety of projects
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace
• Experience with graphic design recommended

Hours:

• The Assistant Director for Communications and Engagement has flexible hours with substantial evening and weekend work as a 40+ hour per week position. Sundays are mandatory.
• Diocesan vacation policies apply with special consideration around the Elon academic calendar.

Working Environment:

• Students are at the heart of our ministry. The ability to communicate with students is important, sometimes even during off hours.
• Our ministry is collaborative by nature, much time is spent working together with our students, and as a staff.
• The Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual life is the multi-faith center of Elon University. We collaborate with both Christian and other religious organizations to bring our students together.
• Elon University is a private, secular, liberal arts college with high-achieving students, and a large Greek life presence.

Compensation:

• Full-time, 11-month position
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Monthly stipends given for cell phone reimbursement and approved student meetings
• Benefits as provided by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance and a 403(b) plan