JOB DESCRIPTION And MINISTRY PROFILE
Position Title: Parish Communication Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Communication Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the church’s
external communications, public relations, including, but not limited to, livestreaming, the church website, signage, bulletin, printed materials, direct mail, email, social media, web postings, apps, podcasts, video production and other platforms as they are acquired. This role is also responsible for the technological aspects of parish operations including parish hardware and network with a primary responsibility for user software/technology support and training, answering software program questions, conducting computer maintenance, managing user logins and upgrades. Someone in this role must have a heart for the church, a love of Jesus and a desire to serve the people and ministries of the church.
Actions required to be consistent with Culture and Values:
Explore Potential: Nurture and challenge the God-given potential and gifts in others so they translate their own potential into action and reach the hearts of even more people through missionary discipleship.
Connect to Inspire: Connect with each individual person and ignite their desire to accomplish the vision and mission of the Church.
Embrace People’s Hearts: See Christ in all who are served and treat each person with respect and honor with positive regard and appreciation for all individuals.
Empowered to Act: Take personal responsibility for diocesan mission, vision and culture with a personal desire for accountability to reach souls for God.
Nurture Abundant Life and Growth: Actively nurture life and growth of each individual with a desire to cultivate their own ability to inspire discipleship in others. Cultivate leaders and teams outside of their comfort zone in their personal journey of discipleship actions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Communications
Experience in Marketing and Communications
A background in theology or pastoral ministry will be preferred but not required
Exhibit a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit and active participation in fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20)
Skills & Abilities
Strong marketing and design project management experience
Phenomenal Written And Verbal Communication Skills Required
Interpersonal skills that are welcoming and relationship-focused
Proven ability to be a team player as well as a thoughtful, effective coach
Experience in graphics, web design, print media, content marketing, video production, copywriting, social media marketing
Experience with IT and user-end use of technology infrastructures
Understanding of user perspectives and ability to suggest effective solutions
Experience with planning, organization, and deployment
Microsoft software Google, Windows 7 and 10; Office 2010 and Microsoft 365
Communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
Good analytical and problem-solving skills to understand various business functions and requirements.
Demonstrate a consultative approach to working with ministry partners
Demonstrate a capacity for continuous improvement and innovation in church communication
As a lifelong learner, this person will effectively engage in ongoing education, networking, and research to remain relevant and informed with church communication trends and best practices
Exhibit a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations
Active church membership-supported with consistent attendance and participation in the life of the church
Duties and Responsibilities:
“Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and work in accordance with
Catholic Social Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church.”
Employees are expected to attend retreats, seminars and small group discussions where faith is discussed.
Communications (oversee or perform)
Actively build member and community relationships that strengthen bonds within the church communities
All parishioner communications (newsletter, bulletin, social media, etc.)
Serve as the church’s brand manager, responsible for safeguarding the church’s brand and overall brand perception in all marketing and communication efforts, to include ongoing parish mission plan goals and initiatives
Develop and execute the church’s marketing and communications plan to stimulate church growth while maximizing the impact of the gospel locally and globally
Maintain effective systems of quality control for all marketing and communication material the church produces
Effectively manage the expense and staffing budgets for the department
Delegate, schedule, and communicate progress updates for all marketing and communication
efforts with impacted stakeholders
Establishes and maintains parishes online branding, marketing and messaging (website, and
social media)
