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

Responsibilities

• Foster a climate of teamwork and efficiency with the pastor and the parish and school staff
• Create, update, schedule and maintain the appearance of the parish website and social media channels
• Collaborate with the Development Director to ensure donor acknowledgments 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
• Maintain parish databases
• Evaluates and approves posts made to all parish and school media channels in accordance with parish and Archdiocese processes and procedures
• Designs, creates and distributes periodic messaging (bulletins, e-blasts, social media post, etc.) to the parish and school community
• Creatively utilizes social media platforms to promote parish and school life and opportunities to expand the parish and wider communities’ discipleship with Jesus Christ
• Controls parish media platform accounts including approved users and security
• Attends parish and school events, liturgies and ministry activities to take photographs and videos for sharing with the parish and wider community
• Consults with pastor on communication related issues
• Attends Archdiocese provided and other professional training forums to enhance and improve parish communications
• Pursues opportunities for personal, professional and spiritual growth

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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.