BBT Position Announcement

April 2014

Position

Director of Communications

Description

This is a full-time, salaried position based in Elgin, Ill., for a not-for-profit, faith-based organization that provides Pension, Insurance, and Foundation services for 5,000 individuals and client organizations nationwide. This position reports to the President.

Church of the Brethren Benefit Trust is one of four official agencies of the Church of the Brethren, a Protestant denomination founded in 1708 that includes more than 117,000 members, 1,031 congregations, four colleges and two universities, one seminary, and 23 affiliated retirement communities.

Function 

The Director envisions how to interpret and educate members of BBT. This is achieved by providing oversight for communications, marketing, promotional and operational initiatives, and client relations that undergird BBT’s ministries.

Scope of  Duties

The Director oversees the department that produces newsletters, fliers, mailings, advertisements, a family of websites, promotional and operational materials, videos, and other resources to meet the various needs of BBT and its individual departments. The Director serves as the chief writer and editor for the organization, and supervises the Production Manager and Client Relations Manager. The Director is a member of BBT’s management team and is responsible for establishing the organization’s editorial policies and guidelines.

Travel 

The Director of Communications travels to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, to BBT Board meetings, and to other denominational events as needed to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the Director’s position description.

Knowledge/Experience 

Seeking candidates with an undergraduate degree in Communications, English, Business, or related fields. Candidates should have a minimum of five years’ professional experience in editorial, marketing, promotions, administration, and personnel supervision. They need to be articulate writers and public presenters. It is also essential that they have an interest as well as an aptitude in learning and/or understanding complex investment concepts. They also need to be proficient in desk-top publishing and in media technology. Current and active membership in the Church of the Brethren is preferred; current and active membership in a faith community is required.

Salary/Benefits 

Salary and benefits are 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, résumé, three professional references, and salary-range expectation to Donna March at 1505 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, or dmarch@cobbt.org. For questions or clarification about the position, please call 847-622-3371. For more information about Brethren Benefit Trust, visit www.brethrenbenefittrust.org.

1505 Dendee Avenue * Elgin, Illinois 60120-1619 * Web Site: www.brethrenbenefittrust.org
847-695-0200 * 800-746-1505 toll free * 847-742-0135 fax