Communications Coordinator - Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail-oriented communicator passionate about storytelling and community engagement. This role works closely with the Pastor, parish staff, and ministries to create consistent, compelling content across all platforms and represent the Our Lady of the Lake brand as an enthusiastic Church ambassador.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive parish communication plan across all platforms (website, social media, bulletin, Flocknote, print, and external media).
• Create graphical, photo, video, and written content promoting Parish events, including flyers, brochures, and posters.
• Lay out and submit the weekly parish bulletin to Diocesan; prepare weekly Commentator announcement sheets.
• Build online registration forms, QR codes, and sales forms for parish events using tools such as Google Forms, Sign-up Genius, Square, and Wix.
• Manage audio/visual equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting for parish meetings and events.
• Cultivate relationships with media outlets to facilitate external event promotion and news coverage.
• Collaborate with parish staff on event production and ensure all communications remain current and accurate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or related field with a minimum of 3 years' experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva/Affinity, and social media management
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and graphic design skills with attention to detail, ensuring all communications reflect authentic Catholic values and messaging
• Experience with photography, videography, and managing social media content
• Strong character with high moral and ethical values rooted in the Catholic faith, with a working knowledge of Catholic teaching, tradition, and culture to ensure all organizational messaging is aligned with the mission of the Church

Compensation & Benefits

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits package provided.

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your ministry experience and interest in the position to Aimee Coco, Parish Manager, at aimee@ollparish.info.