Digital Missionary - Mary, Queen of Peace Church

Archdiocese of New Orleans•Mandeville, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church is seeking a creative, mission-driven Digital Missionary to extend our parish presence into the digital continent. Rather than managing routine marketing, this role approaches social media, digital content, and online engagement as an instrument of evangelization, relational ministry, and radical hospitality. The Digital Missionary will create compelling digital content, facilitate authentic online community interaction, and help bridge the gap between digital engagement and active parish life in Mandeville. As a Digital Missionary, the individual's behavior is required to be consistent with culture and cores values of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church: Fundamentally Relational, Mission Driven, Innovatively Excellent, and Radically Hospitable. The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church which the Archbishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or laypeople). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. Positions employed at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with a love for the Gospel, a deep understanding of Catholic teaching, and a passion for modern evangelization.
Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok/Reels).
Hands-on experience with design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
Basic photography and smartphone video editing capabilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a welcoming, encouraging tone.
Ability to exercise pastoral discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment online.
Self-motivated and capable of balancing independent work with parish staff collaboration.
Must complete Archdiocese of New Orleans safe environment training and background check (Safe Environment/Protection of Children certification).

Nice To Haves

Experience with email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Flocknote) and web content tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design visually engaging graphics, video clips, reels, and stories for parish social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
Translate Sunday homilies, parish events, and Catholic traditions into shareable, uplifting digital content that inspires faith and connection.
Capture high-quality photography and short video footage during parish events, Sacramental celebrations, and ministry activities.
Maintain a consistent parish brand identity rooted in warmth, beauty, and authentic Catholic theology.
Actively monitor social media channels, responding to comments, direct messages, and inquiries with radical hospitality and pastoral warmth.
Foster an encouraging online environment where parishioners, seekers, and visitors feel seen, welcomed, and prayerfully supported.
Coordinate digital prayer networks (e.g., collecting mass intentions or prayer requests submitted online).
Bridge the online-to-offline journey by guiding digital visitors toward parish groups, RCIA/OCIA, liturgical services, and fellowship events.
Collaborate with parish staff, ministry leaders, and school leadership to highlight upcoming programs, volunteer needs, and community impact.
Assist in drafting digital announcements, email newsletters, and website updates aligned with parish communications goals.
Track basic digital analytics (reach, engagement, video views) to refine outreach strategies and identify effective methods for connecting with the community.