Director of Communications at Catholic Diocese of Peoria Peoria, IL

Director of Communications
Location: Spalding Pastoral Center, Curia - Peoria, IL.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Job Type: Full-Time.

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is seeking a Director of Communications—a visionary leader with tactical expertise—to lead our Office of Communications. This dynamic position supports parishes in their communications outreach and helps spread the mission of Jesus Christ throughout Central Illinois.

What You Will Do

Help execute a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy

Lead media relations, crisis communications, and digital/social media strategy

Support evangelization efforts across parishes and diocesan ministries

Partner with Bishop Louis Tylka and diocesan leaders to promote Growing Disciples initiatives

Provide communications support across diocesan offices and events

What We’re Looking For

A practicing Catholic with an understanding and love for the Church

Proven experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing

A visionary and doer—comfortable with both strategic planning and hands‑on execution

Excellent communicator and team player with strong leadership instincts

About the Diocese
Founded in 1875, the Diocese of Peoria serves over 200,000 Catholics across 26 counties in Central Illinois. With 156 parishes and numerous Catholic schools, we are a mission‑driven community rooted in faith and committed to Go Make Disciples.

What You Will Get

Annual Salary: $75,000

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Time Off: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holy days, and holidays

Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions

Additional Benefits: Life insurance and long‑term disability coverage

A collaborative and mission‑driven environment where your work makes a difference

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume, and application through the Diocesan portal.

Cover letter should include:

Why you would like to work for the Diocese of Peoria

Your experience in marketing/communications

An example of a ministry or organization you think communicates effectively—and why

Join us in Proclaiming Christ: Yesterday, Today and Forever!

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is committed to ensuring that all recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment-related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis. As such, the Diocese prohibits discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation of any kind against an applicant or employee on the basis of their actual or perceived race or traits associated with race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, disability or association with a disabled person, military or veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, order of protection status, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. For more information, or to request an accommodation of any kind, please contact [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING].

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