Communication Specialist
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo - Los Angeles, California, United States,![Catholic Diocese of Buffalo](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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St. Gregory the Great Parish is a vibrant community dedicated to spiritual growth, service, and fellowship. We are committed to supporting the mission and ministries of the parish and school through print/online communications and strategic marketing initiatives. We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Communications Specialist to join our team. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the Church’s print/online communications and marketing initiatives to support the mission and programs of St. Gregory the Great Parish and School. Although on-site work is preferred, some work may be done remotely.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Bulletin, Newsletter & Other Publications:
o Produce the parish’s weekly bulletin and the quarterly newsletter.
o Set and communicate submission deadlines to ministry leaders. Collaborate with ministry leaders to collect, edit, and enhance submissions.
o Prioritize and arrange information by importance, timeliness, and ministry area.
o Plan content themes for newsletters and anticipate necessary inclusions for the bulletin.
o Use Publisher to layout content, create graphics in Canva, and ensure high-quality production.
o Oversee the printing, distribution, and placement of bulletins, newsletters, and flyers around campus.
Event and Program Communication:
o Design and communicate through various media, including flyers, posters, web graphics, social media, email, and brochures, to support ministry-related events.
o Manage special projects related to ministries and church events, ensuring effective communication and publicity.
o Work closely with each ministry/department to ensure alignment of marketing efforts with the mission and vision of St. Gregory the Great Church and ministry goals.
Marketing Campaign Development & Execution:
o Plan, execute, and manage marketing campaigns across various channels (digital, print, social media, etc.).
o Work with external vendors for marketing materials, including printing needs, newspaper ads, and radio spots.
o Measure and analyze the effectiveness of campaigns, making data-driven adjustments as necessary.
Digital Communication Management:
o Develop weekly emails and social media blasts using Flocknote, maintaining the database and updating email lists with ministry input.
o Manage all social media outlets, including Facebook, Instagram, Live Stream, and YouTube Channel.
o Ensure the parish website and mobile app are updated, user-friendly, and accurately reflect current parish activities and information.
Liturgical Preparation:
o Provide weekend Lector Announcements, Intercessions, Liturgical Sheets, and Priest Announcements on a weekly basis.
Internal Communication:
o Ensure effective communication within the organization to keep employees informed and engaged (e.g. personnel changes, weather related closures, Parish/employee announcements, etc…)
o Assist leadership with speeches, presentations, and other internal communication needs.
Administrative Responsibilities:
o Assist with phone calls, visitor needs, and parishioner questions as necessary.
o Handle requests for building entry and assist with various office tasks.
Qualifications: Required Education/Experience:
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Strong leadership and organizational abilities; Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word and Publisher; Canva; and various social media platforms; Experience with building and maintaining websites using WordPress or similar website builder. Acute attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively. Participating member of a Roman Catholic faith community preferred.
Degree in communications or marketing preferred. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in communications/marketing or a related field.
Salary & Hours:
$18-$20 per hour, commensurate with experience. 20 hours per week.
How to Apply: By email, no later than September 1, 2024.
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