Posted 4/12/2022
Job Title:
Communications Coordinator
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish
528 Lathrop Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
Description:
The Communication Coordinator works to promote St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish through a combination of internal and external communication, utilizing advertising, publications, e-communications, media relations, event promotion and assorted collateral.
• Identify parish communications and marketing needs, and develop appropriate plans for meeting them.
• Gather information and edit and prepare the content, graphics and layout of the Sunday bulletin.
• Research, plan and produce weekly bulletin and brochures, flyers, worship aids, greeting cards, signage, annual parish directory, and parish-wide letters as needed.
• Produce and distribute weekly e-newsletter, and other email blasts, as appropriate.
• Prepare, produce and update graphics and content for parish website.
• Create and update on a daily basis digital media on social media platforms, including, but not limited to: Facebook (parish youth ministry), YouTube, Instagram and various online directories and review sites.
• Maintain church bulletin boards with posters for current events, and coordinate envelopes and collateral needed for periodic national and archdiocesan special collections.
• Maintain relations and coordinate communications with parish Communications Committee, St. Luke School communications coordinator, local media contacts, communications staff at neighboring parishes, and printers.
• Oversee correct usage of the Parish name and logo in all parish media and events.
• Plan, produce and order advertising placements in local print media.
• Respond to parishioner, media and public calls/email for parish information.
• Plan and create videos and podcasts as needed.
• Take or arrange the taking of photos and videos of parish events as needed, and maintain photo/graphics digital archives.
• Edit, design and distribute monthly Ministry of Praise letter (print and email).
• Other special projects as assigned by the Director of Operations or the Pastor.
Requirements:
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Journalism or related concentration.
• Relevant professional experience preferred.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Good organization, planning and management skills.
• Relevant background in marketing, communications and graphic design.
• Proven computer skills and familiarity with: Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook), Graphic and photo design programs (Adobe, Photoshop, Premier, Acrobat), Web publishing on WordPress or similar CMS platforms, Social Network sites (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram), Email services such as Constant Contact, MailChimp, Flocknote.
• Proficiency in Photography preferred (video and still).
Special Directions:
Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”
External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Job Title – Full name”
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