What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Communications Coordinator position at St. Joseph Parish?
Marketing/Communications Coordinator Job Description
Purpose:
This is a part-time position that will be responsible for the overall marketing and communications strategy for St. Joseph Parish, including the shaping, overseeing and coordinating of all marketing and communications within the congregation and with the community. This serves an important role by keeping everyone well-informed of parish events and helps foster a culture of ministry and discipleship.
This role requires an enthusiastic and joyful person who communicates effectively, enlivening the mission of St. Joseph Parish of Reaching In, Reaching Out and Reaching God.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The coordinator will be a part of a ministry team that includes the pastoral staff, volunteers, parish members and the community. This person will be accountable for the planning, integration and execution of communicating parish events and will:
- Develop an annual communications/marketing strategy and revisit it as necessary
- Identify target audiences and develop best practices for communicating with a particular audience
- Develop and maintain a public calendar of events
- Strengthen and develop a presence on social media platforms; including the parish website, the My Parish App, Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter)
- Work with parish ministries to communicate events and activities while keeping in mind the mission of St. Joseph Parish
- Work closely with the Ministry/Stewardship Coordinator to promote parish events through social media and marketing platforms
- Coordinate the production of a weekly newsletter
- Coordinate the weekly parish bulletin
- Attend staff meetings and work closely with the parish staff, parish council and finance council
- Additional duties as needed and assigned by the Pastor
Qualifications:
- Person must be committed to demonstrating faith in word and action, and have a working knowledge of the Catholic faith
- Possess excellent writing skills with an emphasis on writing for the web and social media
- Ability to effectively communicate in person, on the phone and in writing
- Have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, publishing software, social media platforms and basic marketing tools
- Be proficient in web design
- Well organized and able to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Conduct self in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality in all matters
- Highly organized and ability to multi-task
- Desire to continue professional, personal and spiritual development and maintain up-to-date Virtus training
Experience:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in communications or social media marketing
- Minimum 2 years of communication or marketing experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $56,980.00 - $62,263.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,980 - $62,263