Diocese of Austin ยท 1 month ago
Communications Coordinator
Belton, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Diocese of Austin is seeking a Communications Coordinator who will work closely with parish staff to design and deliver effective communication strategies. The role involves managing various communication platforms, coordinating events, and ensuring the parish's mission is conveyed through various media.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the parish in both your professional and personal life
Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
Convey the message of Christ the King Parish through paper communication (bulletins, registration, information leaflets, newsletters, etc.) and digital platforms (website, online registration, email, Flocknote, Facebook, social media, blog, etc.)
Maintain parish website and calendar with timely updates
Collect and assess data and analytics in order to maintain effective ways of communication within the parish
Coordinate photography of parish events to be used for promotional materials
Maintain a collection of photos, graphics, and videos to use in various digital content projects
Attend staff meetings to keep apprised of events, needs and general operations of the parish
Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to staff and customers
Plan, coordinate and organize major parish-wide, short- and long-term events and activities
Provide communications and help conduct major parish stewardship development plans such as increased offertory, online giving, planned giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, bequest expectancies, iGiveCatholic, Catholic Services Appeal, and other development opportunities
Design and implement effective strategies, communication plans and collateral materials for parish-wide events, activities and stewardship development projects to meet the goals for the events and appeals
Collect, edit and design content and graphics needed to produce the weekly bulletin. Send bulletin to print, and to parishioners electronically. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with sales and support representatives of bulletin publisher and other relevant vendors
Facilitate a collaborative ministerial environment by reaching out to staff and ministry leaders to provide communications consultation, strategies and support for activities and fundraising efforts. An understanding of and involvement in parish and liturgical life is essential
Maintain, update and promote parish-wide communications via channels such as pulpit announcements, Flocknote e-mails, myParish app, website updates, Facebook, etc. Provide content to Catholic Spirit. Maintain and update e-mail database for communications
Interface with the local community of Belton and Temple via newspaper and other media for special events and activities, following established diocesan guidelines
Establish and maintain parish branding consistency across all media platforms and published materials
Provide administrative support as needed
Qualification
Required
Expertise in conducting detail-oriented, project management and process improvement strategies, techniques and tools
Ability to lead diverse teams in order to reach goals and objectives
Expertise in clear and effective written and verbal communications to various audiences
Expertise in event management skills to plan, organize and conduct small and large scale events and fundraising activities according to parish and diocesan guidelines
Strong knowledge of web design, web tools, effective social media and analytic metrics
Broad knowledge of various software programs for graphic design, word processing, project management, process flow, communications, photography processing, etc. in order to create collateral materials in support of communications efforts (bulletin, web, Facebook, posters, banners, brochures, etc.)
Ability to work effectively with pastor, deacons, staff, diocesan staff and parishioners to ensure a flow of communication throughout the parish
Ability to bring creative solutions and ideas to impact issues and to think critically to resolve problems
Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques
Ability to maintain respect at all times
Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format
Must be able to work flexible hours, including some weeknights and weekends
English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)
Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
Valid Texas driver's license
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period
Preferred
Fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish a plus, but not required
Company
Diocese of Austin
The Diocese of Austin was founded in November 1947 as the seventh diocese in Texas by Pope Pius XII.
Founded in 1947
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase