Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

Communications Director - St. Matthews Cathedral - Washington DC

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$52K/yr – $59K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and manage parish communications across website, social media, newsletters, and print/digital materials, coordinating events, promotion, and Archdiocesan initiatives with staff and clergy while ensuring timely, accurate content.

Manages parish website, social media, and newsletters
Coordinates event promotion and diocesan initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

Coordinate proactively with staff members and parish ministry leaders to obtain information and stay current on upcoming events, scheduled livestreams, and ministry news
Schedule parish print and digital communications
Provide text editing and graphics support for event promotion
Regularly update parish website for upcoming parish and Archdiocesan liturgies at the Cathedral, parish news and events, livestreams, and online ministry features
Interface with website hosting company on parish website maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancements
Regularly promote and share Cathedral liturgies, events, livestreams, news announcements, and other content on parish social media accounts
Monitor and manage all aspects of parish social media accounts
Oversee parish Young Adult social media accounts and digital communications
Write, send, and share weekly parish news & events digital letter
Produce weekly event listings (print, in English & Spanish) and seasonal liturgy schedules for placement in Cathedral

Requirements

Knowledge of and love for the Catholic faith
Experience in social media management
Experience in website content management (Drupal Gutenberg editor)
Experience in digital newsletter creation / email marketing (Constant Contact)
Experience in design and graphics (currently used app is Canva Pro)
Proficiency in MS Office
Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to collaborate in small-team environment
Flexibility, as needed, to work occasional evenings and weekends

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

The Archdiocese of Washington has 92 Catholic schools, from preschools through high schools. We’re located where you need us, throughout the District of Columbia and in five Maryland counties: Montgomery, Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s.Our schools are rooted in Gospel values and the teaching mission of the Catholic Church. They are learning communities of faith and service. They offer excellent academic programs that challenge each child’s mind and instill an interest in lifelong learning.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

74 employees (3 in marketing)

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