Parish Communication Coordinator

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth•Richland Hills, TX

About The Position

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. General Position Summary: The Communication Coordinator will execute creative, result-driven social media strategies that increase awareness, drive engagement, boost web traffic, and support broader community communication goals. The attributes required for the role are of a digital storyteller, data-driven marketer, and social media expert that thrives in a demanding environment and knows how to turn strategy into scroll-stopping content. Accountable for the data of all parish social media information, weekly bulletin production, and general parish administrative interfacing.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
3-5 years of professional graphic design, websites, and digital/print material.
3-5 years of experience designing UI/UX for responsive web and/or mobile applications.
Proficiency in prototyping software, such as Canva, Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, Marvel, or InVision Suite
Experience with graphic and image-editing tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator)
Understanding of CSS and HTML
Experience creating and designing website wireframes and landing pages.
Proven experience in digital marketing and content management
Strong project management skills
Proficiency in social media platforms and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Buffer, Meta Business Suite)
Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and collaborate efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and manage the launch of our new Parish website and application.
Develop/refine social media strategy for the Parish and ministries.
Create compelling content, including posts, graphics, videos, and stories, which align with Catholic teachings.
Develop, manage, and execute social media content for the Parish website, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Ensure brand consistency across all digital content.
Monitor and analyze social media performance using analytics tools to optimize engagement.
Update and manage website content regularly, ensuring that the site remains fresh and relevant.
Work closely with marketing, design, and development teams to ensure website goals align with the Diocese’s objectives.
Implement security measures to protect the website from cyber threats, monitor website for any vulnerabilities, and apply updates to software or plugins.
Monitor website traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics. Generate reports and suggest improvements based on data.
Quickly identify and resolve any issues with website functionality or performance, including server errors or compatibility issues.
Ensure the site is easy to navigate, mobile-friendly, and optimized for different devices and browsers.
Work closely with marketing, design, and development teams to ensure website goals align with broader company objectives.
Regularly back up website files and databases. Create a disaster recovery plan in case of website downtime.
Integrates and aligns with Diocesan communication.
Maintains a current and professional relationship with Diocesan Communications Department Staff and applicable Advancement Foundation Staff.
Attend all in-person and/or virtual Diocesan communications training events.
Effectively uses Diocesan communications resources.
Coordinates the publication of the weekly parish bulletin.
Publishes deadlines to the staff, ministries, and parish monthly.
Reviews all submissions and edits content, as needed.
Submits content for translation in a timely manner.
Manages inserts – communicates, coordinates, and facilitates insert content in accordance with published deadlines and coordinates the printing of inserts.
Posts bulletins online in a timely manner.
Updates layout and headings for effective communication, as needed.