The role:

The Assistant Director, Agency Communications, reports to the Director, Agency Communications, and leads the development of agency and executive communications and strategic tactics that promote the mission of the Board of Pensions.

What you will do:

• Provide effective management by managing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring continued professional development.
• Lead all agency-level communications and pitch and develop stories to promote and elevate the Board’s brand to external audiences and the broader PC(USA).
• Oversee all executive communications, interpret organizational objectives, and develop reports and messaging to support business planning and goals, including Board of Directors outcomes.
• Manage the development of communications for C-suite executives and leadership (letters, articles, talking points, scripts) while ensuring alignment with messaging.
• Promote executive visibility, advise on public relations opportunities, and collaborate with PC(USA) agencies and media.

What you need to succeed in the role:

• An ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• 8-10 years’ experience of corporate communications.
• Strong editing, proof reading, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong ability to work with C-suite executives and write for different voices across multiple media while delivering clear messages.
• Superior communication and relationship building skills to support interactions with colleagues, senior management, and PC(USA) agencies.
• An ability to develop a thorough understanding of the Benefits Plan, church polity, and the nature and expectations of our membership and employers.
• An understanding of the greater PC(USA) and traditional media landscape.
• An ability to adapt to changing priorities, effectively and simultaneously manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities.
• An ability to work across teams and functions to drive consensus, action, and results-based work.
• An ability to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday at the 2000 Market Street office in Philadelphia.
• An interest to stay current and maintain via seminars, literature, and formal training.

We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.
• Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage.
• Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.
• Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.
• Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.
• Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.

Our recruiting process is simple.

If you’re interested in a role at the Board of Pensions, apply online at pensions.org. If your skills match an open position, one of our recruiters will set up a phone or Microsoft Teams interview to discuss your interests, background, and skills. They’ll also answer any questions you might have. If you are selected to continue with the recruitment process, you will meet the hiring manager and other relevant team members.

To protect the health of our staff, we encourage everyone to receive FDA-approved vaccinations that may reduce the spread of certain infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race; color; sex; national origin; age; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; military/veteran status; marital/domestic partner status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; religion or religious affiliation, except where determined to be a bona fide occupational qualification; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; ancestry; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.