Communications Coordinator - Mary Seat of Wisdom - Park Ridge - Vic. II

Communications Coordinator
- Mary Seat of Wisdom
- Park Ridge
- Vic. II

Job Category:
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Requisition Number: COMMU
003671

• Full-Time

Mary Seat of Wisdom
920 W. Granville Ave.
Park Ridge, IL , USA

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

The Communications Coordinator supports and assists the pastor, the pastoral staff and school staff in developing and organizing the internal and external parish mission-based communications. This would include ensuring that all content and communication processes are consistent with the parish’s mission, goals and values and are executed in compliance with the parish and Archdiocese policies and procedures. This position reports to the pastor but partnering with the pastoral and school staff is essential to the role.

• Foster climate of teamwork and efficiency with the pastor and the parish and school staff
• Responsible for creating, updating, scheduling and maintaining the appearance of the parish website and social media channels
• Collaborate with the Development Director to ensure donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications and impact reporting are completed in a timely manner
• Coordinate and partner with the parish and school staff to promote the parish mission and vision
• Evaluate and approve posts made to all parish and school media channels in accordance with parish and Archdiocese processes and procedures
• Design, create and distribute periodic messaging (bulletins, e-blasts, social media posts, etc.) to the parish and school community
• Creatively utilize social media platforms to promote parish and school life and opportunities to expand the parish and wider communities’ discipleship with Jesus Christ
• Control parish media platform accounts including approved users and security
• Attend parish and school events, liturgies and ministry activities to take photographs and videos for sharing with the parish and wider community
• Consult with pastor on communication related issues
• Attend Archdiocese provided and other professional training forums to enhance and improve parish communications
• Pursue opportunities for personal, professional and spiritual growth
• Other duties as assigned

• Passionate disciple of Jesus Christ who is a practicing Catholic
• Bachelor’s degree in communications
• Excellent team building skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and completeness
• Proficiency in various technology platforms such as Push Pay, Canva, etc. is a plus
• Understands, respects and supports the Catholic Church’s teachings, mission and values
• Adaptable to a changing work environment and priorities

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an annualized salary range of $55,000 - $60,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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