Catholic Financial Life
Membership Communications Manager – Catholic Financial Life
Location: Port Huron, MI
Salary: $5,481.00–$5,985.00
Role Summary The Membership Communications Manager is responsible for all communications that engage and inspire Trusted Fraternal Life’s members while also telling the broader story of our mission impact. This hands‑on role blends editorial leadership, storytelling, and community‑focused communications to highlight the value of membership and the difference our members make in their communities.
A core responsibility is leading the planning, writing, editing, and production of member magazines—published three times per year for each brand—along with managing the overall communications calendar. This role partners closely with the Director of Mission Fulfillment to align communications with events, benefits, chapters, volunteer activities, and community giving, while also amplifying TFL’s community impact through public relations and external storytelling.
The position provides direction and accountability for one Marketing Communications Specialist and freelance contributors, ensuring all member and impact communications are timely, consistent, and mission‑driven.
Responsibilities
Editorial & Publications Leadership
Own the editorial calendar and production process for member publications, ensuring magazines are written, edited, designed, and mailed on time three times per year per brand.
Write, edit, and pitch stories that bring the member experience to life, from benefits and chapters to mission impact.
Ensure publications reflect consistency, quality, and alignment with brand voice.
Member Communications Ownership
Serve as the point person for all member‑facing communications.
Plan and manage communications that increase awareness, participation, and satisfaction with member events, benefits, volunteer activities, and chapters.
Ensure annual reports and impact updates clearly communicate organizational achievements.
Partnership & Alignment
Collaborate closely with the Director of Mission Fulfillment to align communications with chapter activities, volunteer teams, community giving, sponsorships, and foundation donations.
Partner across marketing teams (Brand, Distribution) to ensure cohesion across the full member journey.
People & Project Management
Provide direction, coaching, and accountability for one Marketing Communications Specialist and freelance partners.
Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure communications are delivered on time, on brand, and on strategy.
Measurement & Improvement
Track and report KPIs tied to readership, engagement, and retention.
Continuously refine communications approach based on data, feedback, and best practices.
Qualifications & Skills
Must‑haves
7+ years of progressive experience in communications, content strategy, or marketing.
Proven writing, editing, and storytelling skills; experience managing publications.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Passion for community impact / mission‑driven storytelling.
Experience leading small teams or direct reports (preferred).
Nice‑to‑haves
Knowledge of community engagement, media relations, PR, or mission‑driven communications.
Experience communicating about life insurance, annuities, or financial services.
Experience communicating for a membership‑based organization and/or a not‑for‑profit organization.
Willingness to travel regionally on occasion to cover member events.
What We Offer
Access to a full Group Benefits Package including health, life and disability insurance plus a 401(k) plan.
Free parking in our Home Office structure.
On‑site wellness amenities include our rooftop pool and workout room.
Wellness subsidy program.
Ability to work remote on Friday.
Year‑round “Summer Fridays” with the Friday workday ending at 1:30 p.m.
About Trusted Fraternal Life Trusted Fraternal Life’s purpose is to serve communities, provide financial security, and enhance quality of Life. Its vision is to be the innovative leader in fraternal partnerships and consolidation, while growing existing business, and engaging more people to enjoy financially secure, purposeful lives. Created in March 2024 by Trusted Fraternal Life, Trusted Fraternal Life is committed to building the NextGen fraternal benefit society. The organization’s financial strength rating was upgraded to an A with a stable outlook in 2024 by the Kroll Bond Rating Agency and it has been recognized as a Top Workplace eleven years in a row. The Trusted Fraternal Life family of brands includes Catholic Financial Life, Degree of Honor, Woman’s Life and Catholic United Financial.
Trusted Fraternal Life’s purpose is to facilitate consolidation in the fraternal sector, while preserving unique identities and traditions, and achieving the necessary scale to be relevant, to compete, and to grow.
Our vision is to be an innovative leader in fraternal partnerships, while growing our existing business and engaging more people to enjoy financially secure, purposeful lives.
Trusted Fraternal Life serves as the cornerstone to a family of fraternal brands. We celebrate the unique missions and traditions that each brand brings to the family, while providing financial strength, advanced technology, and additional products to the brands of Trusted Fraternal Life.
Additional Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Insurance
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Salary: $5,481.00–$5,985.00
Role Summary The Membership Communications Manager is responsible for all communications that engage and inspire Trusted Fraternal Life’s members while also telling the broader story of our mission impact. This hands‑on role blends editorial leadership, storytelling, and community‑focused communications to highlight the value of membership and the difference our members make in their communities.
A core responsibility is leading the planning, writing, editing, and production of member magazines—published three times per year for each brand—along with managing the overall communications calendar. This role partners closely with the Director of Mission Fulfillment to align communications with events, benefits, chapters, volunteer activities, and community giving, while also amplifying TFL’s community impact through public relations and external storytelling.
The position provides direction and accountability for one Marketing Communications Specialist and freelance contributors, ensuring all member and impact communications are timely, consistent, and mission‑driven.
Responsibilities
Editorial & Publications Leadership
Own the editorial calendar and production process for member publications, ensuring magazines are written, edited, designed, and mailed on time three times per year per brand.
Write, edit, and pitch stories that bring the member experience to life, from benefits and chapters to mission impact.
Ensure publications reflect consistency, quality, and alignment with brand voice.
Member Communications Ownership
Serve as the point person for all member‑facing communications.
Plan and manage communications that increase awareness, participation, and satisfaction with member events, benefits, volunteer activities, and chapters.
Ensure annual reports and impact updates clearly communicate organizational achievements.
Partnership & Alignment
Collaborate closely with the Director of Mission Fulfillment to align communications with chapter activities, volunteer teams, community giving, sponsorships, and foundation donations.
Partner across marketing teams (Brand, Distribution) to ensure cohesion across the full member journey.
People & Project Management
Provide direction, coaching, and accountability for one Marketing Communications Specialist and freelance partners.
Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure communications are delivered on time, on brand, and on strategy.
Measurement & Improvement
Track and report KPIs tied to readership, engagement, and retention.
Continuously refine communications approach based on data, feedback, and best practices.
Qualifications & Skills
Must‑haves
7+ years of progressive experience in communications, content strategy, or marketing.
Proven writing, editing, and storytelling skills; experience managing publications.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Passion for community impact / mission‑driven storytelling.
Experience leading small teams or direct reports (preferred).
Nice‑to‑haves
Knowledge of community engagement, media relations, PR, or mission‑driven communications.
Experience communicating about life insurance, annuities, or financial services.
Experience communicating for a membership‑based organization and/or a not‑for‑profit organization.
Willingness to travel regionally on occasion to cover member events.
What We Offer
Access to a full Group Benefits Package including health, life and disability insurance plus a 401(k) plan.
Free parking in our Home Office structure.
On‑site wellness amenities include our rooftop pool and workout room.
Wellness subsidy program.
Ability to work remote on Friday.
Year‑round “Summer Fridays” with the Friday workday ending at 1:30 p.m.
About Trusted Fraternal Life Trusted Fraternal Life’s purpose is to serve communities, provide financial security, and enhance quality of Life. Its vision is to be the innovative leader in fraternal partnerships and consolidation, while growing existing business, and engaging more people to enjoy financially secure, purposeful lives. Created in March 2024 by Trusted Fraternal Life, Trusted Fraternal Life is committed to building the NextGen fraternal benefit society. The organization’s financial strength rating was upgraded to an A with a stable outlook in 2024 by the Kroll Bond Rating Agency and it has been recognized as a Top Workplace eleven years in a row. The Trusted Fraternal Life family of brands includes Catholic Financial Life, Degree of Honor, Woman’s Life and Catholic United Financial.
Trusted Fraternal Life’s purpose is to facilitate consolidation in the fraternal sector, while preserving unique identities and traditions, and achieving the necessary scale to be relevant, to compete, and to grow.
Our vision is to be an innovative leader in fraternal partnerships, while growing our existing business and engaging more people to enjoy financially secure, purposeful lives.
Trusted Fraternal Life serves as the cornerstone to a family of fraternal brands. We celebrate the unique missions and traditions that each brand brings to the family, while providing financial strength, advanced technology, and additional products to the brands of Trusted Fraternal Life.
Additional Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Insurance
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