Communications Coordinator

Our Lady of Grace is a vibrant, active, multi-lingual parish, with the need for a tech-savvy, bilingual (Spanish) Communications Coordinator to manage the way in which parishioners and the outside community see our parish via web-based and print marketing and be a vital part of our parish team.

The successful candidate will have extensive graphics, social media and website maintenance experience and excellent written, time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities of this position include :

• weekly bulletin production
• social media management / content creation Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube
• weekly website update / content change
• graphic design (Canva) and video producing / editing
• drafting / sending weekly parish email newsletter
• Event coordination coordinating all aspects, production and execution of periodic parish events, including organizing / coordinating volunteers
• Create Sunday mass announcements

Other duties include :

• Safeguard the Children parish coordinator
• Share responsibility for Parish calendar / booking facilities for ministries
• Liturgical duties such as : wedding and quinceañera preparation and coordination
• Communicates information from pastor and leadership team to ministry leaders
• Liaison with ministry leaders for ministry and event marketing via print and electronic modes of communication
• Manage the calendars of Pastor / Assoc. Pastor. Manage requests for clergy
• Administrative duties as assigned handling phone calls and email requests and various Archdiocesan requests

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to his / her own faith life
• Developed knowledge of Scripture, the Catechism, Church documents
• Able to communicate with all age groups, from varying cultural and social backgrounds
• Sensitive to controversial issues and able to respond according to Church teaching as articulated by the Archbishop
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule, routines and job assignments

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, equivalent work experience considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• 2+ years working in social media and graphic design
• Ability to read / write / communicate clearly in both English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple social media platforms
• Experience in creating and managing a website
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
• Experience organizing and managing an event, either professionally or as a key volunteer
• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community, willing to grow deeper in faith while working together in the mission of the Church.
• Skilled organizer and overseer of calendar management.
• Sensitive to controversial issues and able to respond according to Church teaching.
• Meet the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children protocols
• Attend staff meetings, parish events indicated by the pastor / supervisor
• Must be able to work weekends and / or evenings as necessitated by event calendar
• Excellent communication skills to establish good relationships with supervisor, staff, adult volunteers and parents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google platforms, Canva and / or other graphic design software

Wage Range

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range.

We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.

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