Northsidecatholic
Communications Coordinator Part Time - Mary, Mother of God - Chicago - Vic. II
Northsidecatholic, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Communications Coordinator Part Time - Mary, Mother of God - Chicago - Vic. II
The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
Job Summary
Effectively share parish events, noteworthy parish and ministry news, changes in mass schedules/operations, Archdiocesan, pastor and staff messaging in a consistent, timely, and effective manner using all communication channel. Take part in developing and supporting the nascent parish evangelization strategy. The invitation to learn about and take part in Mary, Mother of God Parish is but a first step. The communication approach needs to define what the parish offers to those who join and how individuals and families can benefit and grow in faith. All relevant communication channels, internal and external, should be employed in this effort.
The goal is to ensure a vibrant, growing, and sustainable community of faith by encouraging engagement and awareness within the parish family and the wider community at large. This is carried out by making clear the variety of tangible benefits parishioners and others can experience by being part of Mary, Mother of God.
The successful candidate manages all communication activities, ensuring effective promotion and positioning of the parish with its internal (parishioners and staff) and external (all others) communities. This includes developing and implementing strategies, creating engaging content, writing articles, overseeing social media presence, helping to organize events and campaigns, and understanding what other religious organizations are doing to find new opportunities.
Responsibilities Collaborate with pastor, staff, and ministry leaders to implement:
Strategic Communications
Develop and implement comprehensive and integrated communications tactics incorporating public relations, traditional advertising, online presence, and internal communication in support of the Parish’s Evangelization Strategy.
Help create and ensure a consistent image and appearance (e.g., letterhead, logo, colors, type font, style, etc.) across all internal and external communication channels (e.g., website, social media, email, print, video, etc.)
Traditional Print, Voice, and Digital Evangelization
Create, manage, and grow the parish’s footprint (what the communities know about the parish) internally and externally.
Manage and maximize the use of all channels, ensuring fresh, consistent, and on-strategy, messaging is posted regularly.
Content Creation
Create and deliver compelling, effective messaging to target audiences internally and externally.
Design print, digital, and video promotional materials.
Write content for the Internet, bulletins, articles, and other written and digital channels.
Orchestrate parish photography helping to record parish events and noteworthy news either by self-and/or coordinating volunteer photographers. Maintain the Parish Photo Library.
Media & Public Relations
Work with the archdiocese to respond to external inquiries and the need for public statements.
Work with archdiocese to maximize use of public relations as part of the parish communications strategy.
Build upon existing relationships with community organizations (e.g., Alderman’s Offices, ECC, Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, Uptown Chamber of Commerce, and others) and with local media. Proactively expand the community network.
Monitor and respond to online reviews and feedback.
Develop relationships with nearby parishes and create a multilateral communication network which regularly shares parish activities and events occurring at each.
Event Promotion
Coordinate promotional efforts for church events, holidays, and special services.
Develop outreach campaigns to attract new visitors and engage current parishioners.
Work closely with the Stewardship Director to support stewardship and fundraising efforts.
Collaborate with the St. Gregory’s Hall Director to cross-promote the Hall's schedule of events and educational and service opportunities.
Other
Manage Ministry Scheduler Pro and set up liturgical assignments for the parish.
Other assignments consistent with the duties of position as they arise.
Minimum Qualifications
College degree or relevant experience.
Understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church’s teaching, mission, and values.
Creative and strategic thinker with a collaborative spirit.
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff, parishioners, and community partners.
Ability to adjust regularly scheduled hours, on occasion, to accommodate Parish needs.
Other Considerations
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field.
Equivalent marketing/promotional experience, preferably in a nonprofit or ministry setting.
Proficiency in speaking both English and Spanish are a plus.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here .
This position has an annualized salary range of $35,880.00 - $59,280.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Job Summary
Effectively share parish events, noteworthy parish and ministry news, changes in mass schedules/operations, Archdiocesan, pastor and staff messaging in a consistent, timely, and effective manner using all communication channel. Take part in developing and supporting the nascent parish evangelization strategy. The invitation to learn about and take part in Mary, Mother of God Parish is but a first step. The communication approach needs to define what the parish offers to those who join and how individuals and families can benefit and grow in faith. All relevant communication channels, internal and external, should be employed in this effort.
The goal is to ensure a vibrant, growing, and sustainable community of faith by encouraging engagement and awareness within the parish family and the wider community at large. This is carried out by making clear the variety of tangible benefits parishioners and others can experience by being part of Mary, Mother of God.
The successful candidate manages all communication activities, ensuring effective promotion and positioning of the parish with its internal (parishioners and staff) and external (all others) communities. This includes developing and implementing strategies, creating engaging content, writing articles, overseeing social media presence, helping to organize events and campaigns, and understanding what other religious organizations are doing to find new opportunities.
Responsibilities Collaborate with pastor, staff, and ministry leaders to implement:
Strategic Communications
Develop and implement comprehensive and integrated communications tactics incorporating public relations, traditional advertising, online presence, and internal communication in support of the Parish’s Evangelization Strategy.
Help create and ensure a consistent image and appearance (e.g., letterhead, logo, colors, type font, style, etc.) across all internal and external communication channels (e.g., website, social media, email, print, video, etc.)
Traditional Print, Voice, and Digital Evangelization
Create, manage, and grow the parish’s footprint (what the communities know about the parish) internally and externally.
Manage and maximize the use of all channels, ensuring fresh, consistent, and on-strategy, messaging is posted regularly.
Content Creation
Create and deliver compelling, effective messaging to target audiences internally and externally.
Design print, digital, and video promotional materials.
Write content for the Internet, bulletins, articles, and other written and digital channels.
Orchestrate parish photography helping to record parish events and noteworthy news either by self-and/or coordinating volunteer photographers. Maintain the Parish Photo Library.
Media & Public Relations
Work with the archdiocese to respond to external inquiries and the need for public statements.
Work with archdiocese to maximize use of public relations as part of the parish communications strategy.
Build upon existing relationships with community organizations (e.g., Alderman’s Offices, ECC, Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, Uptown Chamber of Commerce, and others) and with local media. Proactively expand the community network.
Monitor and respond to online reviews and feedback.
Develop relationships with nearby parishes and create a multilateral communication network which regularly shares parish activities and events occurring at each.
Event Promotion
Coordinate promotional efforts for church events, holidays, and special services.
Develop outreach campaigns to attract new visitors and engage current parishioners.
Work closely with the Stewardship Director to support stewardship and fundraising efforts.
Collaborate with the St. Gregory’s Hall Director to cross-promote the Hall's schedule of events and educational and service opportunities.
Other
Manage Ministry Scheduler Pro and set up liturgical assignments for the parish.
Other assignments consistent with the duties of position as they arise.
Minimum Qualifications
College degree or relevant experience.
Understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church’s teaching, mission, and values.
Creative and strategic thinker with a collaborative spirit.
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff, parishioners, and community partners.
Ability to adjust regularly scheduled hours, on occasion, to accommodate Parish needs.
Other Considerations
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field.
Equivalent marketing/promotional experience, preferably in a nonprofit or ministry setting.
Proficiency in speaking both English and Spanish are a plus.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here .
This position has an annualized salary range of $35,880.00 - $59,280.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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