Agent Communications Associate

Feel Good About Doing Good The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years. While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world. Share Your Talent. Live Your Purpose. We are a growing and purpose-driven community of professionals. Join us to discover how you can meet your goals and ours! #LI-Hybrid

Overview

The Agent Communications Associate will play a key role in supporting internal communications to the Knights of Columbus field force. Reporting to the Manager of Internal Communications and Strategy, this position will be the primary point of contact for the Field Management mailbox, maintain various internal communication channels for field agents such as the Agent Portal, and assist in content creation and distribution. This role ensures that agents receive engaging and effective communication from the Home Office. Core Responsibilities

Respond to all inquires to the Field Management Mailbox. Maintain the Field Resources Sharepoint. Maintain the Agent Portal and ensure most accurate forms are available for agents to use. Facilitate with subject matter experts content development and communication design. Serve as backup to the manager including drafting, editing, and distributing Field Management announcements as needed. Lead drafting of messages to Field Force regarding software, including Dynamics. Coordinate with Marketing team on projects related to agent promotional material. Collaborate on projects with external industry associations including MDRT, NAFIC, and LAMP. Assist in increasing engagement with Field Management initiatives, contests, training materials, etc. and track their execution. Other tasks as assigned. Skills Qualifications

Required

: Knowledge of Life insurance sales, Annuity and Financial products preferred. Knowledge of the sales environment, agency operations, tools, processes, and best practices for Knights Agents preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to give and receive feedback. Ability to develop training materials and facilitate Spanish content for Bi-lingual agents and the Hispanic market a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva. Education

Required:

BS or BA degree, preferably in business communications or a related field. Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $58,500-$99,500. Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday. Authorization to work in the US is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. KofC Cares Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life. Employee benefits include: Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules. Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement. Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company. Health and Wellness: Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company; Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy. One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents. A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage. Long-term disability insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Health club membership reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program