Founded in 1924, Commonweal is the oldest independent, lay-edited Catholic journal of opinion in the United States, and has been a bridge between the intellectual and active lives of lay Catholics and all people of good will. It has served to inspire and inform those who seek expression for the social doctrine of the Church in the contexts of their lives; those insistent on the pursuit of meaning and justice; those hoping for a more inclusive future for our Church, politics, and culture.
Since its founding, Commonweal has expanded to meet the needs of new generations of readers, writers, and friends. Today, it is a multimedia organization dedicated to fostering rigorous and reflective discussions about faith, public affairs, and the arts, centered on belief in the common good. These discussions find expression in myriad ways: through our website, email newsletters, social media, podcast, live and virtual events—including a biennial Benefit Dinner—and our monthly print magazine.
Drawing upon a rich Catholic and Christian heritage, Commonweal is a place where people of all faiths and none can find intellectual stimulation and spiritual nourishment. It presents ideas in a spirit of charity and openness to other opinions. And it gives space to political analysts and economists, theologians and philosophers, cultural critics and essayists, teachers and activists—writers from a range of backgrounds who can apply their perspectives and experiences to issues affecting all of us.
Now more than ever, Commonweal has a critically important role to play as a lay-led, liberal Catholic voice in promoting deep inquiry, informing civil dialogue, fostering mutual understanding, and creating and expanding a shared sense of community on the most pressing issues facing our faith and our world today.
Commonweal is supported by a dedicated full-time staff of fifteen, including senior leadership in publishing, editorial, marketing, and business operations. It is governed by a 23-member Board of Directors responsible for guiding the organization’s long-term vision and sustainability. Commonweal is proudly independent and unaffiliated with the institutional Church.
Opportunities
Development & Operations Associate
Commonweal seeks an energetic, collaborative Development & Operations Associate, who will play a unique and critical role in the organization, with varied responsibilities across departments. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Director of Advancement and the Editor, this person manages donor records and gift processing, coordinates appeals and campaigns, and keeps our New York office running smoothly for a staff that works on a hybrid schedule and across the country. The Development & Operations Associate also supports our editorial team in a few concrete ways, offering an unique window into how a national publication is made. Roughly 60 percent of the work is development, 25 percent office operations, and 15 percent editorial support. The role is part-time and hybrid, offering plenty of flexibility for work-from-home at hours that can be arranged with management.
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