Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications Coordinator provides focus, creativity, and organization for the parish's marketing and communications mediums which are in line with Our Lady of Angel's mission and vision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(other duties may be assigned)
• General
o Attend regular staff meetings.
o Participate in staff planning.
o Communicate with staff regarding marketing and scheduling.
o Be a resource person to parish staff regarding marketing and communication.
o Participate in continuing education opportunities.
• Oversee and Coordinate Parish-wide Communications
o Support and uphold the mission of the Gospel by modeling in all ministry communications the teachings of the Catholic Church in keeping with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
o Oversee parish-wide email communications.
o Oversee the management and production of the Bulletin.
o Maintain social media and website, ensuring they are up-to-date and engaging.
o Compose and edit all communications from the parish to its various mediums to maintain acceptable branding guidelines and standards.
o Create and send newsletters as needed.
o Create and manage master communications calendar.
o Ensure that parish media is archived properly.
• Update and Maintain Website and Other Social Media
o Maintain overall structure and edits to parish website.
o Keep up with current trends and updates from the website provider.
o Coordinate ministry requests pertaining to communications and promotions of a ministry event and collaborate to create compelling content and effective marketing plans.
o Maintain Google Ads Grant Program, utilizing its potential for the benefit of the parish.
o Distribute web traffic usage data to designated personnel; identify and track metrics for determining success.
• Marketing of Ministries and Parish-Wide Events
o Manage marketing of programs through various media outlets.
o Use current technologies and trends to market parish-wide events.
o Collaborate with designated staff/volunteers and execute communication activities around fundraising and any capital campaigns.
o Work with Parish Ministries/Committees on stewardship strategies.
o Work with ministries to market specific events.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in communications or related field. Knowledge of Catholic teaching is necessary. Experience with digital media as well as print production is required.
Language skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in copywriting, editing, composing reports, correspondence, and letters and in publishing e-newsletters and flyers in English.
Computational Skills: Ability to read, prepare, forecast, and manage a budget.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and others. Proficiency in website creation and maintenance. Proficiency in utilizing current social media platforms. Knowledge and experience with Canva and Adobe programs (Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiere Pro). Familiarity with Adobe Lightroom helpful.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Be a cleared adult according to the Diocese of Dallas' Safe Environment policies.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to transport materials and equipment (up to 25 pounds) to and from various locations. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, use hands in repetitive motion tasks, handle objects, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Interpersonal Skills: The employee shall maintain a positive, upbeat, solutions-centered attitude. The employee must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. That includes interacting well with people of different personalities and strengths. The employee must have excellent listening skills and accept direction. The employee is expected to contribute ideas for the growth of the parish and the parishioners.
Working Conditions: The employee must schedule office time to complete tasks and meet with staff and parishioners. The employee must be a self-starter who is able to complete goals with minimal supervision. The employee must have good time management skills, including setting and managing multiple priorities. The employee must be flexible and willing to deal with quick, unexpected deadlines.
Other Requirements: The employee must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church. The employee must have knowledge of Church structure and culture. The employee must have knowledge of current secular culture, trends, and issues as they relate to marketing. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, develop relevant advertising, and maintain accurate records.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,