Coordinator of Communications and Marketing

Marketing
Westminster, MD
November 7, 2023
Full Time
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Job Description

St. John Catholic Church in Westminster, Maryland is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Carroll County, 34 miles west of Baltimore. Our history as a Catholic community began as a mission church in 1789. We currently have more than 4500 registered families with over 60 various ministries. In the upcoming years St. John is slated to become part of a pastorate with the possibility of serving over 6000 families.

In an effort to move forward in the spirit of the New Evangelization, the selected candidate must embrace the following documents: The Joy of the Gospel, by Pope Francis and A Light Brightly Visible, by Archbishop Lori. As a Parish family, we are striving to be bold and intentional in our efforts to promote missionary discipleship.

In collaboration with the pastor and staff develops and maintains a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy that unites as one voice the parish and school in its 21st century communications with our Saint John community and beyond. The (CCM) will be responsible for the editing and approval of all communications along with the creation of needed materials both in print and electronic. The CCM will provide an ongoing pastoral narrative and dialogue with our parish/school and surrounding community with the focus of ongoing evangelization and mission driven communications that helps our faith community achieve its ultimate goal, “to make disciples.”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create a comprehensive strategy for using the parish bulletin as a means of evangelization and be responsible for its content, editing of submitted material and weekly publication.
  • Responsible for the design, continued updating and distribution of welcome packets.
  • Responsible for ALL social media, including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
  • Responsible for the parish’s website, including all content, and presentation.
  • Responsible for Flocknote and sending out a weekly newsletter along with any additional notifications throughout the week.
  • Responsible for all parish media including photos and videos of needed parish events. This would include major liturgies, ministries and social gatherings to highlight the life of our Saint John community and to especially draw people to the parish who have been away from the Church.
  • Responsible for all media relations.
  • Increase the parish’s visibility and presence among the local community and in relation to the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
  • Collaborate with the pastor and PLT to communicate the mission of the parish and any related evangelization, stewardship or campaign efforts.
  • Maintain the highest quality of standards in all related communication tools.
  • Oversee the collaboration of the parish and school’s communication efforts, so that, they speak with one voice and accomplish the mission of bringing our Saint John community together.
  • Organize and oversee a team to help expand our outreach.

Job Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Is a practicing Catholic able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; college-level education in journalism, public relations, mass media, or similar field is strongly preferred.
  • Strong graphic design skills, and proficiency in relevant communications, website software, Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience in photojournalism strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of the Catholic Church and its teachings, and ability sufficient to support the Mission to “go and make disciples”.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; outstanding proof-reading skills to ensure highest quality in all materials.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Westminster, MD (Onsite)

Job Type

Parishes

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

11/06/2023Report job

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