Job Title:  Communications Coordinator

Supervisor:  Director of Operations

Salary Structure: Fulltime - Exempt

Paygrade:  Grade 2, Administrative Assistant I

Purpose and Scope

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for clear communication of the pastor’s vision and parish mission across all media platforms in use by St. Thomas Aquinas (STA) Catholic Church. The Communications Coordinator carries out his/her duties and responsibilities in a manner that will encourage the faithful to nurture their faith and understanding of the Church, and grow in intimacy with Christ. 

Essential Job Functions

Parish Bulletin:

· Creates, develops, and edits each weekly bulletin. Responsible for all content and publishing a product which is both informative and attention getting.

Webmaster

· Maintain and regularly update both the STA church and school websites.

· Modifies content to ensure messaging from church and school is current, consistent, and attractive.

“Aquinas Neighbors” Magazine Publication

· STA publishes a monthly magazine in partnership with Decided Excellence. The Communications Coordinator is the primary point of contact for the parish regarding magazine content for which the parish is responsible.

· Assigns tasking and delegates responsibilities as required to meet the monthly publication schedule.

Social Media

· Responsible for managing the parish social media outlets including but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Flocknote. Includes responding to posts and ensuring content reflects the intended purpose of supporting those seeking Christ through the Church.

· Creates videos and graphics; uploads to the various platforms.

· STA has its own app which is developed by our Pushpay provider. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the parish app is current, consistent in message, easy to use, and engaging for our parishioners.

Additional Duties

· Volunteer Management: The STA Communications department utilizes volunteer support to execute the various responsibilities assigned to the department. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and managing a volunteer pool sufficient to meet these needs.

· Creates signage clear in message and easy to read for our population for various events and places and removes signage from appropriate campus locations.

· Any other duties as requested by direct supervisor or the pastor to ensure the smooth flow of operations within the parish administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· Proficiency in all verbal and written English communication; ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.· Proficiency in computer software and web-based programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, etc.· Sufficient technical prowess to learn and use computer software which may be unfamiliar.· Two year in-person office experience in a related field.· Demonstrated ability to think creatively, work in a team environment, seek solutions and alternatives, and maintain a good working relationship with parish staff and parishioners.· Maintain a work schedule in a dependable manner.· Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays according to the Church calendar and parish needs.· High school diploma or equivalent certificate; college/university coursework in specialty area preferred.· Active practicing Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church.· Ability to obtain and maintain Safe Environment Policies and Practices of the Diocese of Phoenix

Preferences

· Sufficient knowledge of Catholic teachings and dogma as relevant to the position; KINO Institute coursework a plus.· Previous parish experience highly preferred.