About this role
Assists in building strategic relationships with opinion leaders who affect the reputation of the Church, and whose actions and influence can help or hinder the Church's mission. 2. Providing information, insights and perspectives by: (a) identifying problems, challenges, and opportunities facing the Church, (b) providing information and analysis to help Church leaders make informed decisions, (c) recommending possible effects of those decisions on specific publics (d) communicating in ways that build effective relationships for the Church and help solve problems. Primary audiences for this position include the Public Affairs director to whom this person reports; Public Affairs directors' council, the Public Affairs committee.
Bachelors degree in communications-related field or equivalent (i.e., public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, government relations, international relations, political science, social science). Minimum 5 years, Prefer 6+ years, In areas related to Public Affairs; Communications; Marketing; Media; Government Relations; International Relations, etc. Equivalent experience may replace education. Ability to think strategically and assist in bringing people together. Understanding of Church organization and priesthood governance. Ability to represent the department well with individuals at or below his own level. Ability to manage and coordinate numerous tasks and assignments concurrently. Good organization skills are required to balance competing priorities within time constraints, often under pressure. Comfortable with word processing, presentation graphics, data base and Internet access and utilization. Public Relations Society of America certification desirable.