Northern SeminaryCommunications Manager/Director for Seminary Now
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Communications Manager (or Director, subject to qualifications) to join the Seminary Now team. This role will support our mission to provide high-quality digital theological education by executing a variety of marketing and communication tasks that foster partnerships, strengthen relationships with teachers, support course launches, and drive growth.
The Communications Manager will play a key role in content creation, partnership engagement, and marketing execution while ensuring timely and effective delivery of initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for faith-based education, a strong work ethic, and the ability to balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines with excellence.
Position Title: Communications Manager (or Director)
Department: Seminary Now
FLSA Status: Full-Time (Exempt), or Part-Time
Reports to: Executive Director of Seminary Now
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Marketing Execution
- Create marketing materials, landing pages, blogs, and promotional content that highlight courses, faculty, and events.
- Maintain a communications calendar for internal and external channels.
- Create and send emails for 3 different products with variations for audience sub-segments.
- Maintain brand consistency across all digital and print platforms.
- Execute marketing campaigns (internal and external) for course launches, seasonal events (e.g., Lent, Advent), and webinars.
- Track and analyze marketing metrics to assess effectiveness and inform improvements.
Partnership, Teacher, and Ambassador Engagement
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with Seminary Now teachers to support consistent promotion and visibility of courses.
- Develop and coordinate marketing efforts with partners to drive awareness, engagement, lead generation, and conversion.
- Help craft partnership copy, including co-branded emails, promotional materials, and social posts.
- Manage brand ambassadors to ensure brand visibility and growth.
Course Launch Support
- Coordinate and execute marketing strategies for new course launches.
- Work closely with faculty and content creators to develop promotional assets.
- Monitor course performance post-launch and adjust marketing tactics as needed.
Social Media Management
- Create and schedule engaging posts, stories, and reels across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X).
- Engage with followers, respond to comments/messages, and foster an online community.
- Monitor analytics to assess performance and optimize engagement strategies.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Work closely with the marketing team, broader Seminary Now team, and external partners to align marketing efforts with organizational goals.
- Attend regular meetings to brainstorm and refine engagement strategies.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Passion for theological education and understanding of Seminary Now’s mission.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications preferred but not required.
- Communications experience preferred.
- Proficiency in (or ability to learn) marketing tools for social media (e.g., Hootsuite), email (e.g., Hubspot).
- Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus.
Work Environment
Hybrid (Lisle, IL) or remote.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Faith
Northern Seminary is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. As a religious employer, we seek candidates who are dedicated followers of Christ, have a sincere desire to be an integral part of the mission of the Seminary, and demonstrate a commitment to Northern’s statement of faith and standard of conduct.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and examples of past marketing campaigns, social media work, or content creation that demonstrate your skills to [email protected] (Subject: Seminary Now Communications Manager Position).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
