Director of Communications

Job Description

The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) are members of an international congregation of women religious founded in Bavaria in 1833. The first sisters arrived in North America in 1847. The School Sisters of Notre Dame, now live and minister in 28 countries on five continents and have their congregational headquarters in Rome, Italy. Their foundational document says, Our Mission is to proclaim the good news as School Sisters of Notre Dame, directing our entire lives toward that oneness for which Jesus Christ was sent. As He was sent to show the Father's love to the world, we are sent to make Christ visible by our very being, by sharing our love, faith, and hope." YOU ARE SENT, CONSTITUTION OF THE SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME" School Sisters of Notre Dame are women of hope, committed to bringing Jesus' message of love and unity to the world. Their life in mission integrates prayer, community life and ministry. Believing that their international presence gives them a unique global responsibility, they address urgent needs of the time, particularly those of women, youth and those who are poor.

Engaged in a variety of ministries, SSND are educators at heart, believing the world can be changed through the transformation of persons. They are teachers, administrators, lawyers, accountants, nurses, therapists, social workers, pastoral ministers, social justice advocates and much more.

The Atlantic-Midwest Province is one unit in the international congregation of the SSND. School Sisters from this province minister in Canada, England, Italy, and the United States with their administrative offices in Baltimore, MD.

Additional information about the School Sisters of Notre Dame Atlantic-Midwest Province can be found on their website here.

The School Sisters of Notre Dame Atlantic-Midwest Province seek a Director of Communications to lead staff, volunteers, and sisters in implementing the communication goals of the SSND.

Among other responsibilities, working in consultation with the provincial council, the Director of Communications fosters understanding of the mission and spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and generates support for the ministries of the province. The Director of Communications facilitates the development and implementation of the province communications strategy and counsels leadership on communications issues. S/he ensures effective coordination of internal communications intended to support the members of the province and leads outreach to the public while collaborating across the province and at the congregational/ international level.

Additional information and application procedures regarding this exciting opportunity can be found in our detailed search prospectus.

View the Search Prospectus: https://bit.ly/ssndlp24

The School Sisters of Notre Dame Atlantic-Midwest Province is on a fast-track to identify and secure its Director of Communications. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect.

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About the Employer

Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. As partners among ourselves and with our clients' missions, we value, understand, and embrace the importance of Catholic education in our personal and professional lives - and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by religious and school communities, boards and dioceses, our team of dedicated search consultants have identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of diverse Catholic school and diocesan leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.