Director Of Communications (EX)

Archdiocese of Baltimore • Millersville, MD

2d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Our Lady of the Fields Parish seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Communications to lead and unify all parish communications. This role is essential in moving beyond simple information-sharing toward actively proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ and advancing the parish's mission and vision. The Director of Communications will develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that strengthens engagement within the parish and expands outreach to the broader community. This individual will serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that all communications reflect and promote the parish's mission at the highest level. The Director of Communications will report directly to the Pastor. Our mission is to Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples. Our vision is to Make Church Matter. Currently, parish communications are handled in a fragmented and reactive manner. This position is designed to create a cohesive, strategic communications approach, strengthen parish identity and visibility, proclaim the parish's mission and vision in all messaging, and foster deeper engagement within the parish and increase outreach to the wider community.

Requirements

• Strong digital communications and content strategy skills
• Ability to effectively communicate a faith-based mission and vision
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Strong collaborative leadership style
• Proficiency with social media platforms, websites, email marketing, and digital communications tools

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field preferred
• Practicing Catholic preferred, with a commitment to supporting the mission of the Church

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive parish-wide communications strategy
• Ensure all communications consistently reflect the parish's mission, vision, and branding
• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team
• Review existing communication channels and tools
• Identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Establish and maintain consistent parish branding
• Present a welcoming and engaging community image
• Oversee website restructuring, maintenance, and content management
• Improve the livestream experience
• Manage Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Flocknote
• Develop and manage newsletters, bulletins, liturgical programs, and parish guides
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers supporting outreach, livestreaming, and website initiatives
• Build relationships with community organizations and media outlets
• Coordinate communications efforts with the Archdiocese
• Oversee signage and visual communications across parish facilities
• Promote parish events, initiatives, and the parish mission

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes)
• generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave

What This Job Offers

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