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Augustana University (SD) · 1 month ago

Christian Storytelling Project Manager

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Augustana University is a recipient of Lilly Endowment’s National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life, aiming to tell authentic stories of young adults' spiritual lives. The Christian Storytelling Project Manager will oversee project operations, manage storytelling events, and nurture relationships to enhance the initiative's reach and impact.

Higher Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Overseeing faculty/staff/congregational micro-grant applications and awards

Planning and leading storytelling events (retreats, suppers, workshops, service-learning trips, etc.)

Designing and driving storytelling content production in collaboration with an external production agency

Coordinating congregational visits and off-campus storytelling engagements, including God Pod (mobile recording studio) operations

Supervising student interns

Tracking engagement and impact of the project both internally and externally

Nurturing relationships with congregations, ministry partners, and university faculty, staff, and students to extend the reach and impact of the •Sacred Discoveries• initiative

Promoting long-term sustainability strategies for Augustana’s church relations and storytelling work

Provides regular updates and reports to the Project Director

Qualification

Christian ministry experienceProject managementStorytellingDigital communicationMedia productionSocial mediaExceptional communicationCollaborationCreativityPersuasive skills

Required

Previous experience in at least one of the following: Christian ministry, journalism, marketing, media production, or a related field

An appreciation for higher education and faith-based storytelling

Collaborative work is a critical component of the job

Demonstrate the tenacity and persuasive skill to convene and catalyze diverse stakeholders

Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) are required

Ability to manage complex, multi-year projects with many moving parts

High-capacity professionals who can thrive in fast-paced settings and manage substantial workloads with confidence

Preferred

Experience in digital communication, social media, and basic content creation relevant to storytelling

ELCA rostered ministers are welcome and encouraged to apply

Company

Augustana University (SD)

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 at Augustana University #WeAreAU

Founded in 1860

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.augie.edu/

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