What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist - Boulder/Longmont Area position at Archdiocese Of Denver?
Description:
Are you ready to bring your professional talents and Catholic faith together to make a true difference in the world? The Archdiocese of Denver is seeking a Communications Specialist on our Mission Support Center Team (MSC) to support our parishes, schools, and employees in the Boulder, Broomfield, Longmont, Colorado area while advancing our mission to rescue all people in Jesus Christ for the glory of the Father.
Why Join Us?
- Live Your Faith: Be part of a workplace where Catholic values are celebrated and integrated into daily life.
- Mission-Driven Work: Your contributions will have a lasting impact on our Church and community.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Working on cross-functional service teams to work directly with parish teams as an extension of their local team.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Day-to-Day Communications and Marketing Support for Parishes: Provide comprehensive support including Flocknote template design and scheduling, weekly bulletin creation, Catholic-focused social media management, and monthly analytics review to enhance communication effectiveness and parish engagement.
- Marketing Project Coordination: Oversee key marketing initiatives including visual identity development, website migration and support (Wix), Flocknote, Canva, and Catholic social media platforms.
- Additional Responsibilities: Provide strategic marketing and communications support through resource recommendations, reporting, and regular collaboration with Archdiocesan staff; propose content and process improvements; and maintain strong communication with parish and school teams to ensure alignment with Archdiocesan goals.
What We’re Looking For
- A practicing Catholic eager to carry out the mission of the Archdiocese to rescue all people in Jesus Christ for the glory of the Father.
- Align with the values and mission of the Catholic Church and possess a willingness to practice communications from this faithful perspective.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 2 years of hands-on marketing or communications experience.
- Proven track record of contributing to team success; experience in customer service, ministry, or missionary work is a plus.
- Skilled in marketing and communication functions, including branding, cohesive messaging, design principles, digital/print media, photo editing, and videography.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic.
- Maintains confidentiality, composure, and patience under pressure, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English-Spanish) proficiency in a professional setting is a plus.
- Proficient in Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop), and Microsoft 365; experience with platforms like Wix, bulk email tools, and Adobe Rush is a plus.
Great Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage options
- Teladoc Services
- Alternative Care coverage options for Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Spiritual Care/Massage Therapy/Naturopathy.
- Natural Family Planning up to $500 per year for education, supplies, and materials.
- Maternity Management Program Guidance and educational materials
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off: 22 days starting (accrued) 18 paid holidays (including the full week between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Retirement Plan: Annual Employer Contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan plus employee deferrals.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance, and Short & Long-term disability
- Catholic Biblical School: Free and discount courses
Anticipated Start Date: August 2025
Salary : $500
