Communications Coordinator - Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church

Archdiocese of New Orleans•Mandeville, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator to join their parish staff. This role involves building and managing a comprehensive communication plan to connect parishioners and families with the life and mission of the Church through various platforms including the website, bulletin, social media, Flocknote, printed and electronic media, and community outlets. The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail-oriented communicator passionate about storytelling and community engagement. This position works closely with the Pastor, parish staff, and ministries to create consistent, compelling content across all platforms and act as an enthusiastic Church ambassador representing the Our Lady of the Lake brand.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or related field with a minimum of 3 years' experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva/Affinity, and social media management
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and graphic design skills with attention to detail, ensuring all communications reflect authentic Catholic values and messaging
Experience with photography, videography, and managing social media content
Strong character with high moral and ethical values rooted in the Catholic faith, with a working knowledge of Catholic teaching, tradition, and culture to ensure all organizational messaging is aligned with the mission of the Church

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive parish communication plan across all platforms (website, social media, bulletin, Flocknote, print, and external media).
Create graphical, photo, video, and written content promoting Parish events, including flyers, brochures, and posters.
Layout and submit the weekly parish bulletin to Diocesan; prepare weekly Commentator announcement sheets.
Build online registration forms, QR codes, and sales forms for parish events using tools such as Google Forms, Sign-up Genius, Square, and Wix.
Manage audio/visual equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting for parish meetings and events.
Cultivate relationships with media outlets to facilitate external event promotion and news coverage.
Collaborate with parish staff on event production and ensure all communications remain current and accurate.