Job Description

The Felician Sisters of North America is hiring a  Marketing and Special Events Coordinato r to join the Office of Mission Advancement (OMA). This is a full-time salaried position that will support the communications, marketing, and outreach initiatives of two key ministries of the Felician Sisters of North America (FSNA): the Heritage Center and the Maryville Retreat Center . The Marketing and Special Events Coordinator will create and implement integrated marketing strategies, manage digital and print content, and coordinate special events and donor or community engagement efforts that advance awareness, participation, and mission support for both ministries. This is an on-site position in Livonia, MI, with the flexibility of a hybrid/remote schedule. 

The ideal candidate is a creative communicator who can translate the Felician mission—rooted in compassion, contemplation, and community—into engaging storytelling and meaningful experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing & Communications (Heritage Center and Maryville Retreat Center)

• Develop and execute annual marketing and communications plans that align with FSNA and each ministry's goals.
• Create engaging written content for websites, social media, email campaigns, digital signage, and print collateral.
• Assists in the text updates to both the Maryville and Heritage Center web pages in collaboration with the Office of Mission Advancement.
• Coordinate photography and video storytelling projects highlighting retreats, exhibits, and special events.
• Track analytics and audience engagement to measure campaign effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Event & Program Support

• Collaborate with the Heritage Center Director on planning and promotion of Heritage Center exhibits, tours, and educational programs.
• Support marketing and on-site logistics for Maryville events, retreats, and community outreach initiatives.
• Serve as a key contact for cross-ministry initiatives and events that connect both sites with the broader Felician community.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing materials for donor and visitor engagement opportunities.
• Note that hours may vary depending on a potential event – week nights and weekend hours may be needed on occasion.

Special Projects

• Support special anniversary celebrations, seasonal campaigns, and collaborative initiatives across ministries.
• Coordinate design and production of promotional items and displays that reflect the Felician identity and mission.
• Assist in the maintenance of digital asset libraries for Maryville Retreat Center.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or event coordination (nonprofit or faith-based experience preferred).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing websites, social media, and email platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or Canva; photography/videography skills are a plus.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of and respect for Catholic values and the mission of the Felician Sisters of North America.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The position requires occasional flexibility to work evenings or weekends for events.
• Shared responsibilities between the Heritage Center (Livonia, MI) and the Maryville Retreat Center (Holly, MI).

MISSION ALIGNMENT

The Marketing & Special Events Coordinator supports the mission of the Felician Sisters of North America by promoting ministries that embody the core values of transformation, justice, compassion, respect for human dignity, and solidarity with the poor.

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