Communications Coordinator
Imperial, MO, US, 63052-2268
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. This staff member will report directly to the Business Manager and work closely with other staff members. This staff member will also use discretion in representing the Catholic Church.
Job Responsibilities
- Understands and promotes St. Joseph and St John mission (Church, School, and Ministries) to create print and digital media campaigns for diverse audiences, events and publications
- Promote the church liturgical year through various campaigns
- Create and submit the weekly bulletin for both parishes
- Create and submit the annual Guide Book for both parishes
- Write the Mass announcements each week for St Joseph Parish
- Maintain and design website content for both parishes
- Create and send out Constant Contact messages for both parishes when needed
- Manage the Boxcast livestreaming schedule of Masses at the church
- Collect and organize stories, photographs and videos from other ministries and parish supported functions to be used in social media and on the parish website
- Enforce consistency in branding and messaging ensuring proper use of logos
- 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
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Time management skills; capable of responding to short timelines
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- Strong ethical standards required
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral for multiple audiences
- Self-starter with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and balance several projects at one time.
- Strong process improvement skills
- Ability to work well with parish staff and volunteers; able to collaborate with the leadership of the parish community in advancing the parish mission.
- Meet regularly with Pastor and Business Manager to identify goals and progress.
- Undergraduate degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field
- Minimum of one year of experience preferred
- Excellent customer service experience
- Experience with photography and videography, Adobe Suite, Canva or similar applications preferred
- 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.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.