Parish Communication Coordinator, Part-time

Location: Mason, MI

Job :2483

# of Openings:1

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.

General Summary

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.

Principal Duties and 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, You Tube) 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or journalism or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience (or equivalent education). Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.);
Adobe Suite (Illustrator and InDesign);
Canva;
Mail Chimp; and Google/Gmail. Proficient user and developer of social media content. Proficient in print production. Ability to create and edit video with a camera and graphic arts production preferred.

Require:

Must have a valid driver's license. Practicing Catholic preferred.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands include walking, standing, sitting, stooping, and occasionally lifting boxes or bags that weigh up to twenty pounds.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Governing employment with the Diocese or with parishes, schools, and agencies of the Diocese