Coordinator of Parish and School Communications (Part-Time) @ St Catherine

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Columbus, OH

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Parish and School Communications manages media for both the parish and its preschool and elementary school to build a unified message of the activities and events on the St Catharine Campus. This individual bridges the gap between church ministries and school families, ensuring all print and digital messaging aligns with Catholic Church teachings, parish mission, and diocesan guidelines. The ideal candidate balances weekly parish publication deadlines with the unique storytelling and marketing needs of a Catholic Community.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related experience.
1–2 years of experience managing digital platforms, copy editing, or graphic design.
High proficiency with Canva, Microsoft Office/Publisher, or Adobe Creative Suite.
Hands-on experience navigating website platforms and school/parish communication tools.
Practicing Catholic in good standing with a working knowledge of Catholic doctrine, vocabulary, and the liturgical calendar.
Ability to balance competing priorities from both the parish office and the school administration while meeting strict weekly deadlines.
Absolute commitment to maintaining pastoral and student confidentiality regarding financial, personal, and academic data.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational or parish setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, write, edit, and submit the weekly parish bulletin on time, utilizing Canva or other online tools to create engaging flyers, announcements and event notifications.
Draft weekend pulpit announcements and seasonal flyers for Holy Days of Obligation, parish-school family Masses, and Church and school events.
Coordinate announcements for school-based sacraments (First Reconciliation, First Communion) alongside parish-wide celebrations.
Maintain parish and school websites and keep current including calendars, Mass times, ministry contacts and meeting times, tuition information, and registration links.
Schedule consistent, faith-focused content on Facebook and Instagram, highlighting parish ministries, classroom activities, sports, and school events to include brief video content from clergy and other parish leaders.
Design and distribute weekly parish e-newsletters (e.g., Flocknote), support and coordinate with school staff on parent broadcast alerts.
Create promotional materials, flyers, and digital campaigns for school open houses, Catholic Schools Week, and student recruitment efforts.
Capture or source high-quality photography and video highlights from parish liturgies, school assemblies, and sports events.
Enforce absolute compliance with diocesan Safe Environment policies (e.g., VIRTUS), ensuring strict adherence to parent photo-release forms and student privacy laws (FERPA).
Maintain indoor digital monitors, school entryway boards, and outdoor signage.