Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator

Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator

Salary

$51,500.00 - $60,500.00 Annually

Location

College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University - St. Joseph, MN

Job Type

Exempt, Administrative Staff, Full Time

Job Number

02282

Department

School of Theology - SJU

Opening Date

10/09/2026

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Position Summary

The School of Theology at Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator.

The Communication Specialist and Stabilitas Coordinator is a dual-role position that serves as a primary content creator and communications resource for Saint Johns School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem) while also providing program and administrative support for the Stabilitas initiative. The position develops, writes, and manages compelling communications and marketing content across print and digital platforms to support enrollment, advancement, grant, and brand awareness goals, translating the mission, programs, and impact of the SOT/Sem into meaningful stories for a variety of audiences. The Stabilitas initiative is a multi-million dollar undertaking between the SOT/Sem and seven Roman Catholic partner dioceses to train and form women and men for ministry in rural areas through a variety of programs and curricular formats

In addition, the role coordinates communications, events, administrative processes, and program logistics that support the implementation of Stabilitas initiatives and activities. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the SOT/Sem.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 18 Paid Holidays Annually

• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents

• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJUs good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidates experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Inclusive Excellence

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems to best meet the needs of our community as we educate students to address the most urgent needs of society. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

Responsibilities

Content Creation and Communication (70%)

• Research, create, edit, and distribute content for SOT/Sem print and online publications, social media, special events materials, electronic newsletters, advertisements, and web copy.

• Interview and develop feature stories highlighting students, alumni, faculty and staff, donors and friends of the of the SOT/Sem in support of print and online content.

• Support public relations and media relations initiatives, such as writing press releases, media advisories and supporting story materials for media, as well as story development and pitching.

• Collaborate with admission and advancement to produce marketing materials and proposals, such as direct mail, email campaigns, brochures, donor proposals, etc., as requested

• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain content calendars and develop story coverage plans, including supporting visuals, interviews, and unique story angles.

• Assist in establishing best practices for internal communications and ensure consistency across departments and platforms.

• Maintain consistent branding, content, and updates for the SOT/Sem website.

• Capture photographs and other visual content to support content creation and marketing materials.

• Oversee copy editing, fact checking and proofreading for a variety of content and communications as needed.

Stabilitas Program Coordination: (20%)

• Provide regular administrative support to the Stabilitas Project Director

• Document program activities and assist with annual grant reporting

• Respond to program partner requests and assist as needed

• Assist with budget management, including preparing monthly billing and other budget documentation

• Lead administrative planning around programming with partner dioceses

• Schedule and host program meetings

• Assist in travel planning and documentation

Shared Responsibilities (10%)

• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with members of the CSB+SJU community, monastic communities, Liturgical Press, and other campus entities.

• Coordinate with SOT/Sem Executive Assistant to the Dean in coordination of grant activities and general communications

• Attend SOT/Sem general staff meetings, and occasional meetings with Admission, Advancement, grant directors, and the Coordination Team.

• Participate in SOT/Sem community life and events.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism, theology or related field

• Experience writing and editing long- and short- form content for a variety of communication channels

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to fact-check content, and maintain high standards of accuracy

• Ability to customize content and messaging for diverse audiences and communication channels

• Ability to prioritize, work under deadlines, results-orientation and desire to collaborate with numerous teams to ensure successful communication of desired message

• Ability and willingness to learn skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern content management systems (such as WordPress or Drupal); proficiency preferred

• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently

• High ethical standards for confidentiality when working with sensitive communications messaging.

• Appreciation for and ability to articulate the Catholic and Benedictine mission of the SOT/Sem

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Catholic higher education, with familiarity with graduate and theological education

• Communication planning background from development to execution

• Public and media relations experience

• Familiarity with marketing principles

• Familiarity with Roman Catholic ecclesial and/or theological contexts

• Background with grant administration

Physical requirements:

• Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including sitting, typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role.

Travel requirements:

• Occasional local and regional travel to support programs and external partnerships; opportunity to attend national conferences and professional development gatherings.

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.

It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint Johns University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

Saint Johns University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.

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The College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the current benefits offered at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns University.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.

DENTAL INSURANCE

Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.

LIFE INSURANCE

CSB/SJU provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance is effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary.

You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary. There is also a dependent life insurance package available.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

After one year of benefit eligible employment, CSB/SJU provides disability coverage in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working.

VACATION

Paid vacation is accrued based upon FTE and the number of years employed. Vacation is cumulative from year to year to a maximum of 240 hours.

Employees working 100% time receive the following:

Vacation days per year Years employed

16 days 1-10 years

20 days 11+ years

HOLIDAYS

Full-time employees receive 18 paid holidays a year.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT

These plans allow employees to set aside part of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses.

VISION PLAN

This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.

TUITION REMISSION

Tuition remission is an educational benefit provided by CSB/SJU. A full-time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free educational benefits the first full semester after six months of employment. Full time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer: up to a maximum of 2 courses per year.

There is also a tuition remission program for dependent children of full-time employees. This program provides a financial resource to a son or daughter for meeting the tuition costs of undergraduate education. Eligibility begins the fall or spring semester following 2 years (24 months) of continuous full-time employment. There are also two consortia programs in which CSB/SJU participate where employees children may apply for scholarships to attend other colleges/universities.

Tuition assistance is also available at Saint Johns Preparatory School for the dependents of full-time employees.

PARENTAL LEAVE

A paid leave (up to 15 days) will be granted to eligible employees upon the birth or adoption of a child, pro-rated based on FTE. New employees are eligible for this benefit after twelve months of employment.

SICK LEAVE

Full-time employees earn up to 9 days of sick leave per year, pro-rated based on FTE.

Sick leave is cumulative from year to year up to a maximum of 720 hours (90 days). Employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave to care for ill family members.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free counseling resource available to

all employees and immediate family members.

RETIREMENT

Defined Contribution Plan

CSB/SJU provides a retirement program for all qualified full-time employees. The program is administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).

Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire unless the employee elects to opt-out.

The employee/employer contributions are as follows:

Year Employee Contribution CSB/SJU Contribution

1 3% 1%

2 3% 3%

3 3% 5%

4 3% 7%

5 3% 9%

Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

In addition to the regular plan, a benefit eligible employee may voluntarily elect to contribute to this plan.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Saint Johns University College of Saint Benedict

Human Resources Office Human Resources Office

Quadrangle 127 Main 223

Collegeville, MN 56321 St. Joseph, MN 56374

Phone (320) 363-5500 Phone (320) 363-5500

Fax (320) 363-6092 Fax (320) 363-6092

• Benefits subject to change annually Revised 11/22/24

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Do you have at least one year of experience in Roman Catholic Ministry?

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Are you a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to hold employment in the U.S.? If you are offered employment, you will be required to complete a certification form and supply acceptable documentation to verify your identity and eligibility to be employed.

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University, Order of Saint Benedict

Address 37 South College Ave

Saint Joseph, Minnesota, 56374

Phone (320) 363-5501

Website http://www.csbsju.edu/