Communications Coordinator

St. Theresa Catholic Church•Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Communications Coordinator coordinates messaging for St. Theresa Catholic Church and manages its social media presence, video, and podcast content. The position leads efforts to modernize parish communications so messages to parishioners, families, and the wider community are clear, consistent, and faithful to the Church’s mission. The role primarily serves the parish and works closely with the school to align parish and school communications. It calls for careful attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in published materials. The position is a ministry role, closely connected to and assisting the Pastor in carrying out his ministry. The employee is expected to support the philosophy of Catholic ministry, model Gospel values, and participate in religious ceremonies and ministry-related training and reflection as directed. Occasional evening work may be needed to cover events, with flexibility in time for that work as appropriate.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
Experience managing social media accounts for an organization.
Experience producing and editing video and audio content.
Understanding of media strategy and audience growth.
Strong writing and editing skills and a commitment to excellence in published materials.
Working knowledge of Catholic teaching, parish life, and the liturgical year.
Proficiency with social media platforms, email marketing, website content management, and video and audio editing tools.
Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Good judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information and representing the public voice of the parish.
Ability to work well with staff, clergy, school administration, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout employment.
Local candidates only; no recruiters.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Theresa Catholic Church in professional and personal life.
Model the teachings of the Catholic Church as a witness to Gospel values.
Participate in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
Coordinate messaging across the bulletin, email, website, and other parish channels, working with staff and ministry leaders to keep communications accurate, timely, and consistent in voice.
Plan, create, and schedule parish social media content; monitor engagement and respond to comments and messages.
Plan, capture, edit, and publish video and photo content, including event coverage and messages from parish leaders; work with photographers and maintain a library of approved media.
Produce and publish podcasts, including recording, editing, and distribution.
Evaluate current communications tools and practices; advise the Chief Operating Officer and parish leadership on media strategy and extending the parish’s reach; implement improvements and track engagement to guide future work.
Maintain a content calendar aligned with the liturgical year, school calendar, and major parish events.
Partner with school administration and staff to share school news, support enrollment and admissions messaging, and align parish and school communications.
Follow parish and school guidelines on privacy, image permissions, and student safety in all published content.