Archdiocese of Chicago · 1 month ago
Communications Manager - St. Francis Xavier - La Grange - Vic. V
La Grange, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$28/hr - $35/hrThe Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest in the United States, serving over 2.2 million Catholics. They are seeking a Communications Manager for St. Francis Xavier Parish to enhance communication across various media platforms, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging for parishioners and the community.
CommunitiesEventsNon ProfitReligion
Responsibilities
Edit and manage weekly bulletins and parish-wide newsletters prepared by the bulletin secretary, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistent branding
Verify the accuracy of all event details, announcements, and schedules
Collaborate with parish staff and ministry leaders to align content with the parish mission and annual themes
Draft, edit, and distribute special parish-wide communications (e.g., holiday letters, stewardship appeals, and major announcements)
Monitor and manage the pastor’s parish email inbox to ensure timely and organized correspondence
Develop and implement a social media strategy that reflects parish values and enhances engagement
Create, schedule, and publish posts on parish social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Collaborate with volunteers, ministry groups, and staff to create and curate multimedia content
Monitor audience engagement and respond appropriately to comments or messages
Track and report on social media analytics to inform communication planning
Oversee content, structure, and visual presentation of the parish website to ensure accuracy and accessibility
Manage daily updates, upload new announcements, and maintain consistency in style and tone
Coordinate with IT or developers for maintenance, updates, and technical issues
Lead the selection and transition to a new website platform in 2026
Track and interpret web analytics to enhance reach and effectiveness
Manage and maintain the parish facility calendar, coordinating space usage for ministries and parish events
Oversee potential transition to new calendar software if needed
Resolve scheduling conflicts promptly and maintain communication with ministry leaders
Qualification
Required
Creative, organized, and mission-driven
Experience in editing and managing communications such as bulletins and newsletters
Ability to verify the accuracy of event details, announcements, and schedules
Experience collaborating with staff and ministry leaders
Strong writing and editing skills for drafting special communications
Ability to monitor and manage email correspondence
Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies
Proficiency in creating, scheduling, and publishing social media posts
Ability to collaborate with volunteers and staff for multimedia content creation
Experience in monitoring audience engagement on social media
Ability to track and report on social media analytics
Experience in website management including content and visual presentation
Ability to manage daily updates and maintain consistency in style and tone
Experience coordinating with IT or developers for website maintenance
Ability to lead the selection and transition to a new website platform
Experience in tracking and interpreting web analytics
Ability to manage and maintain a facility calendar
Experience coordinating space usage for events
Ability to resolve scheduling conflicts and communicate with ministry leaders
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards package
Competitive compensation and benefit programs
Company
Archdiocese of Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago manages parishes, schools, ministries, and administrative functions for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Founded in 1843
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deacon Don Grossnickle
Various Ministries, Not-For Profit Director, Board Member-Founder
Mark Goebel
Assistant Director, Development and Partnerships - Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity
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