Position Announcement: Manager of Publications

Position Announcement – July 20, 2009

Position

Manager of Publications

Description

Full-time salaried position based in Elgin, Ill., for a not-for-profit organization that has 6,000 members and clients nationwide. This third-level management position reports to the Director of Communications.

Brethren Benefit Trust is an agency of the Church of the Brethren, a Protestant denomination founded in 1708 that includes 1,100 congregations, five colleges and one university, one seminary, and more than 20 affiliated retirement communities.

Function

Provides oversight of BBT’s publications — newsletters, press releases, Web site, and other special projects — and serves as a senior writer and copy editor.

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 with socially responsible investing initiatives through its management of $331 million in Pension and Foundation monies.

Scope of Duties

Manage schedule and coordinate content for various publications, determine writing and photo assignments; and work with production coordinator and contracted designers. Contribute as a team member in BBT’s marketing and promotional efforts. Provide oversight for the redesign and maintenance of the BBT Web site to keep it current in content and functionality. Represent department/agency at meetings and events.

Travel

The Manager of Publications travels to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, to BBT Board meetings, and to other denominational events as assigned. Total travel is from three to six trips each year.

Knowledge/Experience

Seeking a candidate with an undergraduate degree in Communications, English, Business, or related field, with experience and expertise in writing, copyediting, and/or project management. Knowledge in personal investments and Web design is helpful. Active member of the Church of the Brethren is preferred; active member in a faith community is required.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive with Church Benefits Association agencies of comparable size and scope of services. A full benefits package is included.

Applying

Please send a letter of interest, resume, three references (one supervisor, one colleague, one friend) and salary-range expectation to Donna March at 1505 Dundee Ave., Elgin IL 60120, or dmarch_bbt@brethren.org. For questions or clarification about the position, please call 847-622-3371. For more information about Brethren Benefit Trust, visit www.brethrenbenefittrust.org.

Interviews will begin as soon as possible.