Communications Coordinator

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Communications Coordinator coordinates messaging for the parish and manages its social media presence, video, and podcast content. This position also leads the effort to modernize how the parish communicates with parishioners, families, and the wider community, so that every message is clear, consistent, and faithful to the mission of the Church.

This position supports the ministry of the parish and serves primarily the parish, while working closely with the school to keep parish and school communications aligned. It requires close attention to detail and a commitment to the parish's standard of excellence in everything published. Occasional evening hours may be needed to cover events, and the parish is willing to flex time for this work as appropriate.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Theresa Catholic Church in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Coordinate messaging across the bulletin, email, website, and other parish channels, and work with staff and ministry leaders to keep communications accurate, timely, and consistent in voice
• Plan, create, and schedule content for the parish social media accounts, and monitor engagement and respond to comments and messages
• Plan, capture, edit, and publish video and photo content, including event coverage and messages from parish leaders; work with photographers; and maintain a library of approved media
• Produce and publish podcasts, including recording, editing, and distribution
• Modernize parish communications by evaluating current tools and practices, advising the Chief Operating Officer and parish leadership on media strategy and how to extend the parish's reach, and implementing improvements and tracking engagement to guide future work
• Maintain a content calendar that aligns with the liturgical year, the school calendar, and major parish events
• Partner with school administration and staff to share school news, support enrollment and admissions messaging, and keep parish and school communications aligned and consistent in voice
• Follow parish and school guidelines on privacy, image permissions, and student safety in all published content

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church

- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered

- Experience managing social media accounts for an organization

- Experience producing and editing video and audio content

- Understanding of media strategy and audience growth

- Strong writing and editing skills, with a commitment to the parish's standard of excellence in everything published

- Working knowledge of Catholic teaching, parish life, and the liturgical year

- Proficiency with social media platforms, email marketing, website content management, and video and audio editing tools

- Organization and time management, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

- Good judgment and discretion with sensitive information and the public voice of the parish

- Ability to work well with staff, clergy, school administration, volunteers, and ministry leaders

- Valid Texas driver's license

- Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period

- Local candidates only; no recruiters, please

WORKING CONDITIONS

- All employees of the Parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church.

- The Parish is an at-will employer.

- All buildings and vehicles owned by the Parish are tobacco free.

- Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.

- Working some evenings may be required, particularly to cover parish events and key school events.

- Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech, including Roman Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.

- Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.

- May be required to use personal or parish vehicle to drive to off-site locations.

- Traveling within and outside the parish to meetings and other events may be required.

MINISTERIAL CHARACTER

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish (St. Theresa Catholic Church and School, Austin, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators. He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at the parish help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to, and assists the Pastor in, the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.