Marketing and Communications Coordinator

About the role

The Church of St. Peter in Forest Lake, MN is currently seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator. This is a full-time 32+ hour per week, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Weekly Parish Bulletin
  • Facilitate and manage bulletin marketing requests from key stakeholders.
  • Cook up and layout bulletin information and images.
  • Edit bulletin information and images.
  • Proofread for accuracy.
  • Upload publication for printing and oversee timely bulletin shipping.
  • Coordinate and make timely, pertinent copy/cover changes with Liturgical Publications.
• Electronic Communications
  • Write, edit, and publish the weekly Flocknote publication, ensuring it is in sync with major events and bulletin announcements.
  • Manage the Flocknote database and collaborate with staff as the subject matter expert with this tool.
  • Respond to parishioner requests and questions surrounding the Flocknote tool.
  • Create and maintain social media avenues such as Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube.
  • Create and distribute special email marketing materials and announcements as required.
  • Update the Parish kiosks when possible/as appropriate, minimally on a weekly basis.
  • Update Parish outdoor signage as appropriate.
• Website Administrator
  • Oversee the on-going development of the Parish website.
  • Complete all software updates to Parish website in a timely manner.
  • Execute weekly updates of published event schedules, Parish bulletins, Parish Council and Finance Council minutes and other information as request by directors, principal, and pastor.
  • Incorporate important Archdiocesan events and information as appropriate.
  • Manage and respond to new parishioner signup forms from the website, communicate with appropriate internal staff to ensure they are added to the parishioner database, and welcome new parishioners to the community.
  • Add links to other sites as appropriate.
  • Keep website information current, relevant, and user-friendly.
• Marketing Activities
  • Special Event Marketing
    • Create and implement marketing plans for major parish events such as the Fall Festival, Lenten Fish Fry's, Adult Retreats, Youth Formation, and Parish Missions.
    • Set up and manage electronic giving pages and QR codes, and coordinate funds application with the accounting team.
    • Create signage and recognition of special event donors before, during and after Parish special events.
    • Provide vision, strategic direction, and leadership for all marketing and branding for the Parish.
    • Aid department heads with the marketing of their activities.
    • Create and manage an ongoing marketing plan to recruit and welcome new parishioners.
    • Partner with the People Coordinator on marketing and recruiting of volunteer roles.
  • Marketing and Recruiting of Volunteer Roles
    • Manage all Parish bulletin boards, working with all ministries and groups to ensure the materials stay current, timely and accurate.
• Administrative Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to the Business Administrator with special project requests.
  • Assist the Business Administrator and People Coordinator with Fish Fry and Fall Festival activities.
  • Work with other parish office staff members to assist parish members with questions and requests.
  • Assist with mailings and activities as needed.
  • Attend all required meetings.
  • Work cooperatively with other staff members and departments to ensure the effective accomplishment of the mission of the Parish.
  • Other duties as necessary and assigned by the Business Administrator.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required, with a focus in English or Communications preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous related experience.
• Must have graphic art skills, some knowledge of copyright laws helpful.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher required.
• Experience in Flocknote, Canva, SquareSpace, Photoshop and InDesign preferred.
• Previous website design experience.
• Exceptional written, oral and editing skills.
• Strong command of grammar and the English language.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate and communicate effectively with parishioners, Pastor, Parochial Vicar, and other staff members.

Mental Demands

• Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines and have good organizational skills.
• Must be responsible in carrying out high quality and accurate work.
• Must be comfortable with proactively marketing parish activities with local area businesses and neighbors.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and communicate appropriately with staff, volunteers and the general community through written and verbal communication methods.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work 32 - 40 hours per week, depending on Parish events and activities.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to keyboard.

Starting Salary Range

$36,600 - $49,920/year

Application Instructions

Please send a resume and cover letter with your qualifications to Christine Erickson at cerickson@stpeterfl.org.