Communications Coordinator, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish

Employment Opportunity Communications Coordinator Our Lady of Sorrows Parish

3055 Bloor St W Etobicoke, ON M8X 1C6

Part time (15 hours per week)

Replacement Position

Target Hiring Salary: $19 - $22 per hour

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator to develop, support and implement parish communications. Reporting directly to the Pastor, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing the weekly bulletin, managing the parish social media: website, You Tube and my Parish App, messaging on digital signage, supporting livestream communications, and creating newsletters and announcements in support of the parish pastoral vision.

• Develop timely, relevant and informative content to share with parishioners through the various parish communication platforms but not limited to the weekly bulletin, digital sign, website, my Parish App, livestream, with the intent to inform and engage parishioners.
• Coordinate, collect, write and format content for print and online publication from key stakeholders in the parish, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain a dynamic and updated web presence of Our Lady of Sorrows on the Parish website, You Tube channel and my Parish App.
• Contribute to the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies.
• Manage the content development for the digital signage on church property.
• Provide communication support for Mass live streaming, as required.
• Oversee the communications digital board in the church vestibule and all other signage.
• Share input from the weekly bulletin communications, to be included in the weekly pulpit announcements.
• Write informative and engaging content as well as make edits related to all aspects of the parish communications for publication in newsletters, web and app content, and other digital and print communication channels.
• Ensure messaging reflects and is consistent with the parish Vision and Mission statement and in line with the parish branding.
• Support various parish ministries with their programs, activities and events with the creation of print and digital communications, as needed.
• Perform additional communication-related tasks as reasonably be assigned by the Pastor.
• Other duties, as required.

• Post-secondary diploma in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field.
• Working experience in internal and external communications.
• Regular on-site attendance is required; remote work is discretionary.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent command of English grammar; proficient in writing and proofreading with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational abilities and effective interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, and Canva is required.
• Willingness to learn new software/programs and digital tools to stay current in relation to web content and social media (website, my Parish app, You Tube).
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Initiative and self-direction, while also being an effective team player.
• Committed to upholding the Vision and Mission Vision of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, with an understanding of its ministries.
• Understanding of the Catholic Church, its tenets and culture, and respect for its leadership and parish clergy.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• A criminal background check will be required of the successful applicant.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Archdiocese of Toronto provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, applicants should make any accommodation needs known at that time.

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