Manager

of Publishing

January 7, 2015

Catholic Extension
A national fundraising organization founded in 1905, the Catholic Church Extension Society is
the leading supporter of Catholic missions in the United States. Catholic Extension serves the
pastoral mission of the Church by ensuring that the essential ministries of under-resourced and
isolated U.S. dioceses remain intact by helping these dioceses build their capacity for the
future.

Catholic Extension has distributed more than $500 million to build strong communities of faith
so that Catholics in these areas have the tools to inspire hope and ignite change. Activities and
programs supported include: subsidies for church leaders doing pastoral and social ministry;
support for college campus ministry and youth outreach; construction and renovation of
churches and facilities; and funding for the education of lay and ordained leaders. Each year,
Catholic Extension raises $25 million from 30,000 individual and foundation donors in order to
make its mission work possible. (For more information about Catholic Extension, please visit
www.catholicextension.org.)

Catholic Extension has a full-time staff of 40+ employees organized in teams (Development,
Mission, Parish Calendars, Finance and Strategic Communications) based at its headquarters in
Chicago, IL or in one of its five regional offices.

The Strategic Communications department works to advance the message and mission of
Catholic Extension to diverse audiences both committed donors and those who are new to
Catholic Extension. The Communications department strategically integrates marketing
initiatives, which include broadcast media, public relations, digital communications and
publishing, to strengthen its reputation, visibility, brand and message.

Manager of Publishing

The Manager of Publishing is a newly created position designed to build capacity on the team
and:

Enhance the workflow and production of Catholic Extensions popular quarterly

publication, Extension magazine;
Edit and develop story content and for its publications and for other use at Catholic
Extension; and
Strengthen content and design processes for Catholic Extensions Calendars.

The Manager of Publishing will report to the Vice President of Publishing and serve as an
integral member of the 7-member Strategic Communications team.
This is an exciting time for Strategic Communications at Catholic Extension as it embarks on a
newly conceived plan to expand its reach and diversify its audience, connecting with more

households in compelling ways in order to be current, further growth and positively contribute
to mission impact. Specifically, Catholic Extension will welcome a complete redesign of its
Extension magazine in March 2015 offering a contemporary look and feel and furthering the
organizations reputation for excellence in publishing that donors have come to rely on year
after year.
Handling a variety of duties all designed to support Strategic Communications goals in 2015, the
Manager of Publishing will:
I.

Manage production of the Extension magazine (50%)

a. Coordinate stories and writers by serving as the primary point of contact for
freelance writers and designers ensuring content and deadline expectations are
met
b. Create and manage the production schedule by overseeing workflow, content
development, including working with designers and printers, so as to ensure a
quality publication is sent to the targeted audience by predetermined in-home
dates
c. Manage the distribution plan and process, including research and analysis of past
distribution lists and ongoing list improvement that will allow Catholic Extension
to approach new audiences as part of its growth plan

II.

Create and edit content for Extension magazine and Catholic Extension (30%)
a. Write short pieces for the magazine
b. Edit magazine stories and proofread each issue
c. Write and edit for internal Catholic Extension documents

III.

Manage the creative elements of Catholic Extensions Calendars (20%)

a. Manage the creative process, including timeline and coordination of the art and
photo collection to submit to the designer for timely production
b. Write text for the calendar
c. Manage vendors as appropriate

IV.

Additional expectations of the Manager of Publishing include:

a. Serve as a valued member of the Strategic Communications team, working
cooperatively with others on the team and throughout the organization
b. Be a role model for integrity, fiscal responsibility, ethical behavior and
managerial excellence that supports Catholic Extensions mission
c. Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Catholic Extension seeks a professional with a minimum of 5 years of post-college work
experience, preferably in publishing, journalism, communications or related field. Ideally, the
Manager of Publishing will be based in Chicago, IL; however, Catholic Extension is committed to
finding the right candidate regardless of location.
Professional and personal attributes of sought-after candidates include:

Bachelors degree
Excellent writing skills (gathering information and summarizing/reporting)
Demonstrated experience with storytelling
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat)
Adept organizational and project management skills
Resourceful
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
Proven ability to work in a fast-moving environment on multiple projects simultaneously
with attention to detail, flexibility to respond to shifting priorities and to work efficiently
under the pressure of deadlines
Ability to interpret the mission and programs of Catholic Extension to various external
constituencies
A commitment to and understanding of the mission and teachings of the Catholic
Church

To Apply
Catholic Extension offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. To inquire
about this opportunity, please send cover letter and resume to margie@devineconsulting-
chicago.com to the attention of Margie DeVine.
Margaret M. DeVine, CFRE, President
Chicago Office: 773.661.1504 | Cell: 773.892.2993

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