BRETHREN BENEFIT TRUST POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:	Manager of Publications
Description:	Full-time one-year interim salaried position based in Elgin, Ill., available immediately.
Management Level:	Third level management position. Manager reports to the Director of Communications.
Function:	Has daily oversight for BBT’s publications – newsletters, press releases, annual report, Web site, and other special projects – and serves as a senior writer.
Scope of Writing:	Manager will report on news and information related to BBT’s ministry areas of Pension, Insurance, Foundation, and Credit Union. BBT’s mission includes a wellness component, both financially and in body/spirit, and so some writing will cover how individuals can make good personal financial decisions while other pieces will explore wellness aspects of heart/soul/mind. Stories will also report on how BBT promotes Brethren values in the corporate world with socially responsible investing initiatives through its management of $450 million in Pension, Foundation, and Credit Union monies.
Responsibilities:	Manage publication schedule, content for various publications and website, and create writing and photo assignments; work with production coordinator and contracted designers; assist BBT’s marketing and promotional efforts.
Travel:	The Manager of Publications travels to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, to the fall BBT Board meeting, and to other denominational events as assigned. Total travel is from three to six trips each year.
Qualifications:	Seeking a candidate with at least an undergraduate degree, preferably in Communications, English, Marketing, Business, or related field, with experience/expertise in writing, copyediting, and/or project management. Knowledge of business is helpful. Active member of the Church of the Brethren preferred.
Salary:	Competitive with Church Benefits Association agencies of comparable size and scope of services. A full benefit package is included.
Application:	Please send letter of interest and resume with salary range expectation to Nevin Dulabaum at 1505 Dundee Ave., Elgin, Illinois, or ndulabaum_bbt@brethren.org. For questions or clarification about the position, please call Dulabaum at 847-778-8274.