Communications Assistant

Job Description

To be considered for this position, candidates should reside within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Texas area, as occasional in-person meetings or events may be required.

Position Overview:
The Communications Assistant will report directly to the Director of Marketing and is responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance the organization's public image and engage target audiences through social media, and other digital channels, while assisting with email newsletters. This role collaborates with the marketing team to create compelling content that reflects the organization's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:
• Social Media Management:
o Develop, schedule, and publish daily content across multiple social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.).
o Monitor social media trends and analytics, adjusting strategies to optimize engagement and reach.
o Respond to comments and inquiries in a timely, professional manner.

• Content Creation & Management:
o Collaborate with team members to develop content that aligns with organizational priorities.
o Ensure that all communications are consistent with brand guidelines and organizational tone.

• Email Communications:
o Assist with design, writing, and distributing regular email newsletters and updates to subscribers.
o Assist with email marketing campaigns, ensuring high deliverability and engagement rates.
o Analyze email performance metrics and generate reports to inform strategy improvements.

Qualifications:
• Practices Catholic faith.
• Resides within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Texas.
• Has at least 2+ years of experience in social media management and email marketing.
• Possesses strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Exhibits excellent fluency and outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrates knowledge of digital analytics tools (e.g., social media insights).
• Is proficient in MS Office, Canva, Constant Contact, and a preferred choice of video editing software.
• Maintains excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred:
• Is bilingual, demonstrating fluency and strong grammar capabilities in Spanish.
• Has experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment.

Hours/Salary/Benefits:
• 15-20 hours per week
• Flexible hours
• Work from home
• 7 company holidays
• Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume by e-mail to Chris@VocationMinistry.com.
As part of the application process, candidates are asked to complete a short sample assignment:

Create one social media post (graphic + caption) encouraging Catholics to pray for or promote vocations in their parish.

• Assume it will be posted to Facebook and Instagram.
• You may use Canva or another design tool.
• Keep the tone hopeful, faithful, and mission focused.
• Optional Bonus: Outline or storyboard a 15-30 second reel idea that could accompany your post.

About the Employer

Vocation Ministry is a Catholic nonprofit located in northwest Houston, Texas. Our mission is to ignite a vibrant culture of vocations by uniting with dioceses to strategically train, equip, and encourage vocation directors, priests, and laity. We seek to hire and retain employees skilled in their field, active in their Catholic faith, and enthusiastically dedicated to carrying out Vocation Ministry's mission. To be considered for this position, candidates should reside within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in Texas, as occasional in-person meetings or events may be required.