Communications Coordinator

St Joseph Parish • Orlando, FL

just now • Onsite

About The Position

The Communication Coordinator assists the pastor in preparing information for effective and efficient communication of parish initiatives and activities utilizing print and electronic platforms. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees: 1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living 2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness. 3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly. 4. 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field and three (3) or more years’ experience and/or training.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals, articles, and periodicals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to successfully make public presentations individually or as a team member.
• Must adhere to all Diocesan Policy for communications.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, synthesizes, and creates reports on statistical analysis, including website and social media analytics, to establish the effectiveness of the communication strategy.
• Manages all content and tracks analytics for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
• Creates compelling graphics for social media using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Writes, designs, and releases weekly newsletters to parishioners as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains and updates the parish website, including calendar changes, and directory updates.
• Creates, proofreads, and publishes written and visual content for the news/blog parish website.
• Develops and executes marketing campaigns that generate interest and participation in other related opportunities.
• Designs and manages the weekly bulletins provided for weekend Masses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level