Director - Marketing & Communications

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the parish and school.
• Create and manage content for social media, websites, newsletters, email campaigns, annual reports, promotional materials, and other communications.
• Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across all platforms and publications.
• Promote school enrollment, parish ministries, fundraising efforts, special events, and stewardship initiatives.
• Design marketing materials using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
• Manage and update parish and school websites, ensuring content remains current and engaging.
• Cook up photography, videography, and storytelling efforts that highlight parish and school life.
• Maintain monitoring and analysis of marketing and social media performance and recommend improvements.
• Build relationships with local media, community organizations, alumni, donors, and parish stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clergy, administration, faculty, staff, and volunteers to communicate important information and celebrate achievements.
• Stay current on communication trends, technologies, and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms, websites, and email marketing systems.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Microsoft Office.
• Basic video production and editing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Practicing Catholic preferred and supportive of the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Ability to pass required background screenings and diocesan safe environment requirements.