Communications Coordinator

Fenton, MO, US, 63026-3551

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Communications Coordinator will design and produce digital and print media, coordinate social media engagements, and perform other related tasks as directed, while exercising creative expression and utilizing a vast array of media for diverse audiences, events and publications. This individual will also oversee the communication platforms utilized by the parish to effectively gather parishioner information and provide effective communication channels intended to reach our different audiences within the parish. This employee will report directly to the Business Manager and work closely with other staff members and volunteers.

Job Responsibilities

Understand and promote St. Paul's mission to create print and social media campaigns.
Promote the church liturgical year through various campaigns.
Update and Maintain Parishioner information in Servant Keeper (parish database).
Identify Best Communication Platform for the Parish to use to send various forms of Communication, including but not limited to Text, Voice Messaging and Email.
Leverage and use communication platform(s) to keep parishioners informed and aware of events, activities and initiatives in the Parish.
Maintain and update Parish Website.
Maintain and update Parish Social Media Sites.
Collect and organize stories, photographs and videos of parish supported ministries and functions to be used in social media and on the parish website.
Back-up for weekly Bulletin creation, development, ordering.
Act as School-Parish Liaison - making sure School staff are knowledgeable of happenings in the parish.
Organize new parishioner gatherings.
Update bulletin boards in church regularly.
Oversee the development of the Parish Directory every 5 years.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor and/or Business Manager.

Job Requirements

Experience with Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms such as Flock Note or Constant Contact
Professional web and graphic design capabilities a plus
Ability to work collaboratively in team environment
Strong Time Management skills, able to meet deadlines and stay focused on priorities
Strong Ethical Standards - discretion to manage confidential information
Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal for multiple audiences
Self-starter with strong project management skills, self motivated
Disposition to work collaboratively with school and parish leadership and organization groups.

Knowledge and Experience - Preferred:

Undergraduate degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media or related field
One year of experience preferred
Excellent Customer Service
Experience with photography and videography, adobe suite, Canva or similar applications
Active and practicing member of the Catholic faith

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.