Archdiocese of Baltimore · 5 months ago
Coordinator of Communications & Social Media
Mount Airy, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $48K/yrThe Archdiocese of Baltimore is seeking a Coordinator of Communications and Social Media to enhance the mission of St Michael Catholic Church. This role involves developing and managing communications strategies, overseeing various media formats, and collaborating with church leaders to ensure effective outreach and engagement within the parish community.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Pastor, Pastoral Assistant, DPO and other ministry leaders, develops and implements a comprehensive strategy for parish communications and media presence
Designs, develops, and ensures production of all printed and visual materials with and for the parish, ensuring a unified theme (“brand”) in all communications
Critically assesses the quality of existing Parish communications formats, including but not limited to weekly printed and online bulletin, website, social media, fund-raising and development publications, Parish-specific brochures and flyers, etc
Improves or revamps the design of Parish communications to insure the focus is on Mission and Intentional Discipleship and is relevant to each of the parish cohorts, ages and ethnic groups representative of the Parish population
Develops additional methods and resources for communication of Parish Mission and activities in the local community
Collaborates with ministry leaders to update the website with relevant programs and activities and additional information directed to Parish demographic populations, and especially to those who may be seeking a faith home or desiring to return to practicing the Catholic faith
Utilizes the parish database tools, website and social media to actively support missionary conversion of the faithful and outreach and evangelization to the unchurched
Ensures that all communications reflect a superior standard of content and presentation
Produces church communications including bulletins, mailings and email and social media notifications using tools including but not limited to, Ministry Platform, Facebook, Instagram, and Flocknote
Tracks parish activities and events, and prepares communications to promote events within the parish, to neighboring churches, and in the local community venues
Serves as parish SPOC (special point of contact) for Ministry Platform database and events and forms functionality
Prepare and produce the weekly Bulletin: work with parish secretary to gather, edit, lay out content; proofread to insure accuracy of information, proper spelling and grammar, publish weekly bulletin
Collaborate with DPO to prepare and publish parish annual report
Create and distribute video media as appropriate
Provide assistance to the DPO in compilation of information for Archdiocesan Consolidated Report and in other areas as requested
Prepare announcements for weekly Mass
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; college-level education in journalism, public relations, mass media, or similar field is strongly preferred
Strong graphic design skills, and proficiency in relevant communications and website software and Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of the Catholic Church and its teachings, and ability sufficient to support the Mission to 'Know Jesus, love Jesus, share Jesus'
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; outstanding proof-reading skills to ensure highest quality in all materials
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Presents self professionally with appropriate appearance and demeanor
Some knowledge of Catholic practices, philosophies, and rites
Assume responsibility for continued personal, spiritual, and professional growth
Communications experience; Catholic Church communications is a plus
Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its faith tradition, and be an active, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
Carry out responsibilities within the framework of the Church's law and tradition
Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and spoken language skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
Excellent technical skills; particularly in information technology and innovation
Video, photography, and most media experience is necessary
Motivated self-starter; work independently without direct supervision as well as cooperatively as part of the parish staff team; meet given deadlines
Work well in a team office setting in shared ministry; evening and weekend work with option to work remotely on occasion
Current in skills for hardware and software, and the ability to learn new things and teach others
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
Company
Archdiocese of Baltimore
It is a Non-profit Organization Management.
Founded in 1789
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marcus Madsen
CIO / Technology Director
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