Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager

Reports To: Director of Business and Operations

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Full-time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Primarily Monday – Friday, office hours, evenings and weekends as needed

Accepting Applications: 11/1/22 - 12/8/22

St. John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) Description and Mission:

SJV is one of the largest college seminaries in the United States, representing over 16 dioceses throughout the nation, with approximately 100 undergraduate men in formation annually. SJV is located on the campus of the University of St. Thomas and its seminarians are full-time undergraduate students at the University. SJV is its own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with its own employees.

SJV nurtures the seeds of a priestly vocation, preparing young men for major seminary through integral formation and discipleship in Christian character, a traditional Catholic program of spiritual growth, and a formative liberal arts education. We form Men in Christ, Men of the Church, and Men for Others.

Position Summary:

The manager is responsible for supporting the vision and mission of Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) by creating and executing marketing and communications plans aligned with the seminary’s fundraising and enrollment goals. The manager reports to the director of business and operations of SJV and is responsible for strategic marketing and communications of the seminary, working closely with the director of development. This position also takes direction from and collaborates with the rector to support his communication efforts, primarily with sponsoring bishops and directors of vocation. The manager also partners with the rest of the SJV staff regarding its efforts in marketing to prospective seminarians and sending dioceses.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Works with seminary leadership to create and then execute an annual organizational communications plan.
  • Supports the efforts of the director of development, including the strategic fundraising initiative and events for SJV.
  • Plans and executes the writing/editing, design and production of Vianney News (2 times/year), and the annual reports for SJV.
  • Oversees the SJV website and all social media and email marketing channels.
  • Oversees creation of all marketing materials (digital and print).
  • Manages all outside vendors, including photographers, graphic designers, printers and videographers.
• Executes the recruitment marketing strategy in collaboration with the rector and SJV staff.
• Supports the rector in internal communications and outreach to bishops and directors of vocations.
• Acts as SJV’s brand manager, ensuring consistency in value proposition, messaging and brand execution elements across all channels.
• Mentors a team of seminarians (Vianney Media) who capture and post social media and other forms of digital content.

Collaborates with key institutional partners, including marketing contacts at The University of St. Thomas, The Saint Paul Seminary and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Strong planning and organizational skills combined with the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment
• Principles and methods of developing effective informational and educational materials for the print and digital media
• Modern marketing trends and systems
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, implementation and evaluation
• Project management and analytical techniques
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Computer applications, including photo and video editing and graphics and desktop publishing, related to the work
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment
• Record management principles and practices
• Correct business grammar, including spelling and punctuation
• Effective communication
• Managing multiple projects and responses
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Familiarity with the Catholic faith and comfortable working in a formation-centered Catholic environment

Job Qualifications: (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related field
• 1-3 years of related professional experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time for meetings/presentations
• Ability to use computer keyboard for communication, document preparation and data analysis
• Ability to lift 10+ pounds

Statement on Working for SJV: We are a formational environment and employment by SJV is substantially different from secular employment. Our employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of SJV and the Catholic Church. Behavior of our employees must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, nor can it embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.

Please send a cover letter, resume and work samples/portfolio to humanresources@vianney.net