Creative Content Specialist, Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

University of St Thomas • Saint Paul, MN

10d • $61,000 - $68,000

About The Position

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity (SPSSOD) is operated under an affiliation agreement between the University of St. Thomas, the Saint Paul Seminary and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The vision, mission and core values are as follows: Vision (Why we exist): We envision Church leaders on fire with the Holy Spirit, equipping the faithful to transform the world in Jesus Christ. Mission (What we do): We provide integrated, Catholic formation for those called to serve as priests, deacons, or lay leaders in their local Church. Core Values (How we operate): Foster Christ-centered growth: We cultivate growth in Jesus Christ of each member of our community, rooting all we do in His love, example and teachings. Engage in personal accompaniment: We walk alongside and assist each person to become aware of, understand and respond to God's grace. Thrive through use of our gifts: We celebrate the natural gifts God has already given to each individual and seek a deeper outpouring of the Holy Spirit and His gifts. The successful candidate will also have a strong background in and/or knowledge of the Catholic Church, with a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Church and respect for magisterial teaching. Hiring will be contingent upon the successful completion of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis’ “E3” Requirements of Safe Environment Training (see https://safe-environment.archspm.org/essential-3/), including manifesting a commitment to follow the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct for Church Personnel. The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. This role captures and tells the story of The Saint Paul Seminary through graphic design, photography, videography, and social media management. You will engage with a variety of teams to share the mission of The Saint Paul Seminary in forming joyful, Catholic leaders who are seminarians, deacons, and lay people. This position is full-time and reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications for The Saint Paul Seminary. It involves planning and executing multi-media content in support of multiple teams within the Seminary, management of projects and strategizing for social media platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, liberal arts, graphic design, marketing, or a related field
• Two years of professional marketing communications experience
• Experience in graphic design, photography, and/or videography necessary
• Knowledge of graphic design (Adobe, In Design, Canva), project management software tools (Monday.com, Microsoft Office), photography, videography, digital content marketing, social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn), time management tools, copy writing and editing (Chicago Manual of Style)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.
• Strong background in and/or knowledge of the Catholic Church, with a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Church and respect for magisterial teaching.
• Consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout multiple print and digital materials including crafting copy and selecting images to coordinate with multiple teams and produce high-quality products.
• Capture photographs, videos, and plan digital storytelling for multiple events at flexible times.
• Manage social media platforms, curate and create content, engage with the platforms regularly.
• Supports planning and execution of the Seminary’s internal communications plan.

Benefits

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level