Director, Communications
Wildwood, MO, US, 63038-1340
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
St. Alban Roe Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Director of Communications. This position 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 Pastor and work closely with other staff members. This Staff member will also use discretion in representing the Catholic Church.
Job Responsibilities
• Create print and digital media campaigns for diverse audiences, events, and publications. • Organize and submit weekly bulletin. • Maintain and design website content as well as assist in the process of a parish website refresh. • Collect and organize stories, photographs, and videos from other ministries and parish supported functions to be used in social media and on parish website. • Understands and promotes St. Alban Roe Parish (Church, School, and ministries). • Work with the School Principal and Administrative Assistant to aid in the creation of weekly newsletter and other marketing campaigns. • Work with the Coordinator of Evangelization and Discipleship in creating marketing campaigns to support their role and events. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor.
Job Requirements
Skills and Character Requirements • Experience with Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and other Social Media platforms such as Flock Note • 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. • Self-starter with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and balance several projects at one time. • Strong process improvement skills. • Active and practicing member of the Catholic faith.
Relationship Requirements • Ability to work well with, parish staff, and volunteers. • Able to collaborate with the leadership of the St. Alban Roe community in advancing the parish mission. • Meet regularly with Pastor to identify goals and progress.
Education, Training, and/or Experience • Undergraduate degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field is preferred. • Minimum of one year of experience is preferred. • Experience with photography and videography, Adobe Suite, Canva or similar applications preferred
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.