Communications Coordinator

Job Description

General Summary:

The Communications Coordinator will have responsibility for creating and delivering the Indiana Catholic Community comprehensive communications strategy. This position works to facilitate all parish wide (St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish and St. Thomas More University Parish) communications, working with the support of the administrative staff, committees, and parishioner groups. The Communications Coordinator will promote programs and events to the parish and the wider community through various communications channels.
The Communication Coordinator is the essential component to maintain, expand and promote the parish mission of worshipping God, serving others and Making Disciples.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage parish FlockNote: Collaborate with staff on the design and content of weekly FlockNotes publications and collaborate with staff to manage subscription and mailing list.

• Parish Social Media: lead in posting on FaceBook, Instagram, parish websites, advertising for parish and diocesan events; periodically review, analyze and incorporate insights from metrics to improve visibility online.

• Manage special projects: Assist with communications for the annual Diocesan Lenten Appeal and other special projects for the Indiana Catholic Community.

• Produce the Indiana Catholic Weekly Bulletin: collaborate with the staff on weekly content.

• Electronic Bulletin Board: ensure the content is up-to-date, design graphics for upcoming events. Identify important upcoming events, increase readership, and promote continuous improvement.

• Coordinate with the administrative staff on Weekly Announcement for the Indiana Catholic Community.

• Oversee visual brand consistency: bring a consistent design approach to the wide variety of parish publication.

• Assist with photography at parish sponsored events.

• Attend the Tuesday Weekly Staff Meeting

• Assist with other tasks as requested by the parish.

Computer Skills:

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), web management skills, FlockNote, OptiSigns, FaceBook, Instagram, and a comfort level with internet navigation and research skills.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of marketing concepts, terms, and strategies.
• Outstanding organization and communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proof reading and verbal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and with volunteer ministers.
• Social networking experience and knowledge in social analytics tools. • Experience in social media advertising.
• Collaborative, flexible goal-driven personality.
• Strong project management skills, detailed and organized.
• A commitment to the Catholic Church and growing Missionary Disciples.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relative work experience with a record of accomplishment.

About the Employer

Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and forming intentional disciples.