Director of Connections

Job Description

This newly created position of Director of Connections is inspired by our Passionist commitment to accompaniment, compassion and community.

Rooted in the charism of St. Paul of the Cross, this role emerges from a growing desire to foster deeper connection among all who are part of our mission, whether staff, volunteers, ministry partners or those we serve. We believe that relationship is at the heart of the Gospel and the Passionist way of life, and we are seeking someone who feels called to help weave stronger bonds of trust, belonging and shared purpose within and beyond our community and Passionist Family.

The Director of Connections is a creative, mission-driven leader responsible for strengthening the visibility, voice, and vitality of The Passionists of Holy Cross Province. This role is equal parts communicator, connector and catalyst working to deepen relationships, grow awareness and invite new generations into the Passionist story and the Passionist Family.

The Director of Connections collaborates closely with the Communications Team and works across departments to foster meaningful engagement that reflects the Passionist mission and values. This role ensures consistent messaging, supports interdepartmental communication strategies and helps build and maintain relationships with key audiences, both within and beyond the Passionist Family.

This position goes beyond digital media. The Director will foster an integrated communications and engagement approach that includes print, in-person outreach, public relations, local and national partnerships and community-building initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Communications & Marketing
• Lead the development and execution of a holistic communications strategy that incorporates print, digital, social, video and in-person engagement.
• Shape and maintain a strong, consistent Passionist brand identity across all media and messaging.
• Oversee content creation (articles, blogs, newsletters, videos and promotional materials) that reflect the Passionist voice and mission.

2. Expanding the Passionist Presence Beyond Digital
• Invigorate print publications (magazines, newsletters, prayer cards, spiritual reflections) to reach supporters without digital access.
• Develop media partnerships with Catholic and secular outlets (radio, television, newspapers, podcasts) to tell the Passionist story more broadly.
• Represent the Passionists at conferences, Catholic events and diocesan gatherings.
• Launch grassroots initiatives like speaker events, retreat collaborations or pop-up prayer experiences in parishes, schools and social media.
• Cultivate relationships with Catholic universities, media, publishers and parish networks to extend the Passionist presence in new communities.
• Promote the Passionist voices of priests, brothers and laity on Catholic radio, YouTube shows, guest preaching or panel discussions.

3. Community Engagement & Relationship Building
• Engage and grow audiences through storytelling, donor relations, ministry updates and spiritual reflections.
• Connect regularly with Passionist retreat centers, ministries, benefactors and laity to elevate their stories.
• Build networks of Passionist alumni, former retreatants and laity to serve as ambassadors for the mission.
4. Mission Integration & Collaboration
• Ensure all communications reflect the Passionist charism, especially themes of compassion, suffering, justice and hope.
• Collaborate across Province teams of Development, Vocations, Retreat Centers and JPIC to create shared campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
• Serve as a creative thought partner to the Provincial Leadership Team on how the Passionist message can resonate in today's world.

Qualifications
• Strong alignment with the Catholic faith and Passionist mission and familiarity with religious life or spirituality preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Ministry, Theology or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, ministry outreach, public relations or nonprofit marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Gifted storyteller and relationship builder.
• Experience across multiple platforms: print, digital, events and media relations.
• Project management skills with the ability to oversee creative production and lead campaigns.
• Willingness to travel and participate in Province events, retreats, meetings and missions.

Why This Role Matters
This position is more than a marketing job. It is a ministry of presence and connection. The Director of Connections plays a key role in how the Passionist charism is shared, lived and multiplied through words, witness and relationships that point people back to the love of Christ Crucified.

To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter and 2-3 samples of relevant work (e.g., written content, campaigns, media appearances) to: connections@passionist.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

About the Employer

The Passionists of Holy Cross Province are a Roman Catholic religious order of priests and brothers founded by St. Paul of the Cross, dedicated to keeping alive the memory of Christ's Passion through preaching, compassion and solidarity with the suffering. Our mission reaches across pastoral ministries, retreats, spiritual direction, social justice and care for creation. Rooted in community life and contemplative prayer, we serve with humility, simplicity and a profound sense of hope. See more at www.passionist.org.