Assistant Communication Coordinator – Publications & Digital Media Engagement

The Assistant Communication Coordinator – Publications & Digital Media Engagement supports the parish’s mission of evangelization by helping communicate the life, faith, ministries, and activities of the parish through engaging print and digital media.

This position assists in developing and maintaining a consistent, welcoming, professional, and faith-filled presence across parish publications, website, social media, email communications, digital platforms, and other communication channels. The successful candidate will be a creative storyteller who understands that parish communications are not simply about sharing information, but about inviting people into deeper participation in the life of the Church and the mission of the Gospel.

The position works collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, ministry leaders, faith formation personnel, volunteers, and parishioners to gather stories, promote parish events, highlight ministries, and ensure timely and accurate communication.

• Assist with the preparation, editing, formatting, and production of parish publications, including bulletins, ministry materials, brochures, flyers, postcards, photography, and special publications.
• Gather and organize content from parish ministries and departments.
• Proofread materials for grammar, spelling, accuracy, consistency, and appropriate Catholic terminology.
• Help develop compelling stories and feature content that highlights parishioners, ministries, events, faith formation, service, and outreach.
• Maintain a consistent parish voice, identity, and visual presentation across publications.
• Assist with the development of seasonal and special communications for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, sacramental celebrations, parish festivals, stewardship initiatives, and other major parish events.

• Assist in managing and developing content for parish social media platforms.
• Create and schedule engaging posts, announcements, photographs, graphics, videos, and other digital content.
• Promote parish Masses, events, ministries, formation opportunities, service projects, and community activities.
• Develop content that encourages participation rather than simply announcing events.
• Monitor engagement and respond appropriately to comments, messages, and questions, referring pastoral matters to the appropriate staff member or clergy.
• Help develop creative campaigns that invite parishioners and the wider community to encounter Christ and become more involved in parish life.
• Stay informed about emerging digital communication trends and recommend appropriate opportunities for parish engagement.

• Assist with maintaining accurate, timely, and engaging parish website content.
• Update calendars, ministry information, announcements, event details, photographs, and other digital content as assigned.
• Assist with parish-wide email communications, newsletters, announcements, and digital campaigns.
• Ensure important parish information is communicated clearly and consistently across appropriate platforms.
• Help coordinate digital communications with parish staff and ministry leaders.

• Capture photographs and short-form video of parish events, ministries, liturgies, celebrations, and community activities when appropriate.
• Organize and maintain a digital library of parish photographs and media.
• Identify stories that demonstrate the vibrancy of parish life and communicate the parish’s mission.
• Assist in producing short videos, reels, interviews, testimonials, and other digital storytelling pieces.
• Obtain appropriate permissions and follow parish policies regarding photography and media involving children…