Communications Assistant (Part-Time)

Parishes • Wildwood, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Assistant provides production and administrative support for parish communications, including the weekly bulletin, digital announcement slides, social media content, website updates, online listings, roadside LED signage, advertising materials, and marketing outreach projects. This role helps prepare, proofread, organize, and update communications materials in coordination with the Communications Coordinator. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees: Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Requirements

• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• Associate degree in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field, supplemented by two (2) or more years’ relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with writing for various platforms including, print, video, radio, email, and experience with multi-tasking and juggling deadlines and priorities.
• Must have proficiency with technical/web skills to be able to create and publish content for the web.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong proofreading, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow parish communication standards, branding, and deadlines.
• Ability to take direction, receive feedback, and manage multiple small projects.
• Willing to accept and work within the churches’ philosophy and follow associated policies and procedures.
• Manifest professional and personal ethics.
• Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries with parishioners and staff.
• Possess sensitivity to cultural differences present in the service population, staff, and volunteers, and have the ability to forge mutually respectful supportive working relationships.
• Must adhere to all Diocesan Policy for communications.
• Must be highly organized, accurate and detail oriented.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in an atmosphere of collaboration and service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as effective personal interaction.
• Ability to take initiate regarding research and editing.
• Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of email marketing software.
• The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar.
• Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English helpful.
• Experience with Canva, social media platforms, and basic digital communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for weekly bulletin preparation as needed, including content organization, formatting, proofreading, and routine updates.
• Helps prepare weekly e-bulletin content and digital announcement slides.
• Prepares, schedules, and posts social media content for Facebook and Instagram
• Assists with routine updates to parish website content.
• Assists with livestreaming setup and related video tasks as needed.
• Updates and manages the Google Business and Bing pages, and other online listings.
• Helps prepare, organize, and submit advertising materials.
• Supports communications and marketing projects in coordination with the Communications Coordinator.
• Creates social media content for the Parish Gift Shop, Thrift Store, parish events, and ministries as assigned, including taking photos for use in parish communications as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree