Coordinator of Digital Communications (NE)

St. Vincent de Paul Parish, located in Baltimore, is seeking a Coordinator of Communications. This is a part-time position, working 12-15 hours per week, non-benefit eligible.

The Coordinator of Communications will in collaboration with the Pastor and Pastoral Associate, develop and implement communication and evangelization strategies to promote the Mission, Vision, programs, events and initiatives of the parish. Design and produce content for parish digital and print communications, including parish website.

Engage, welcome and inspire current parishioners and potential church members, especially those who may be unchurched, seeking a faith home, or considering their return to practicing their Catholic faith. 

Essential Functions

•  Maintain the parish website with continuous updates to keep the community informed and engaged.
• Produce, edit and load to parish website various articles, features, reflections and video presentations; share web and e-news articles additionally via social media
• Prepare and publish various communications, such as weekly e-newsletter and monthly parish bulletin.
• Ensure communications endeavors are relevant to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Design/assist in designing and schedule production and installation of 4-6 exterior evangelizing banners annually for the church building.
• Design/assist in designing 10-12 exterior evangelizing and/or event banners annually for installation on exterior way-finding signs.
• Schedule and edit live-stream liturgy recordings. Upload other approved recordings. 
• Produce web-based surveys and registrations for parish activities. 
• Create and maintain a communications database for public communications.
• Edit and produce a monthly parish bulletin and various liturgy programs.
• Identify parish communication needs and goals; assist in needs assessments.
• Help develop collaborative efforts with staff, Parish Council, volunteers, donors, program participants and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate image rights for use in various programs, signs, banners and e-newsletters.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; additional education a plus.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and ability to conceptualize of their use in evangelization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google software tools.
• Experience, education and/or training in digital media, communications, design, journalisam or related field preferred. 
• Must be able to quickly produce designs using evocative, simple imagery and readable, functional type.
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church structure and it teachings; interest, background and ability sufficient to support, communicate and foster parish Mission and Vision.
• Experience in working or volunteering at the parish level a plus.
• Adept at prioritizing work; able to set and meet deadlines.