Parish Communication Coordinator, Part-time

Diocese of Lansing • Mason, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Catholic Community of Saints James, Cornelius & Cyprian (comprising St. James Parish in Mason and Saints Cornelius & Cyprian Oratory in Bunker Hill Township) is now accepting resumes for a part-time (19 hours per week) Communications Coordinator. This is a non-exempt position (hourly) required to work onsite three days per week and reports to the Business Manager. The Communication Coordinator assists with forming a community of missionary disciples by providing clear and timely communications to the members of the parish. This person directs these efforts with technical expertise utilizing a variety of communications tools within a framework of shared ministry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or journalism or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience (or equivalent education).
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.); Adobe Suite (Illustrator and InDesign); Canva; MailChimp; and Google/Gmail.
• Proficient user and developer of social media content.
• Proficient in print production.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to create and edit video with a camera and graphic arts production preferred.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of a parish wide communication and branding strategy for daily use and special projects in electronic and print publications (posters & mailings).
• Primary communication responsibilities include weekly bulletin, website, Mass announcements and parish email communications to keep parishioners up to date.
• In collaboration with staff and ministry leaders, proactively produce communications to key audiences.
• Work collaboratively with pastor, staff, and ministry leaders to keep content up to date, fresh and a tool for evangelization.
• Post and monitor appropriate social media platforms for the parish (such as Facebook, YouTube) and other related social media.
• Upon request, help develop flyers and other media for staff and ministries.
• Maintain messaging on electronic street sign.
• Answer the phones while in the office and perform other related tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level