Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Parish Life Coordinator; Collaborating with staff and ministry leaders, to gather, organize, edit, and publish timely and accurate information through the parish's communication channels
• Develop and maintain a communications calendar and assist in planning promotional strategies for parish initiatives and events
• Create engaging graphics, photography, video, and other digital content using current communication tools, such as, the parish bulletin, Flocknote newsletter, website, My Parish App, social media, and other printed materials, in compliance with diocesan Safe Environment policies, including obtaining appropriate consent before publishing images of minors
• Maintain consistent messaging and branding across all communication platforms
• Exercise sound editorial judgment, manage multiple projects, and meet established deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, values, and traditions of the Catholic Church; active participation in the Catholic Church is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with San Rafael Parish life and the liturgical calendar, or the ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate the rhythms of parish life
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and parishioners
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Bachelor’s degree Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience with media and communications
• Complies or exceeds the diocesan certification standards
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Canva, website content management systems, social media platforms, photography, and other digital communication tools

Preferred

• active participation in the Catholic Church is strongly preferred