Director of Communications and Technology
Description: Newman Parish is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Communications & Technology to serve a diverse parish community on the campus of the University of Missouri.
The director will lead the design, marketing, and communication efforts for the parish and its various constituent groups. The coordinator will oversee and have direct responsibility for both internal and external communications efforts - actively seeking to foster the church’s mission and craft a positive image of Newman Parish to the community. They will oversee all parish communications: the website, emails, social media, and weekly bulletin.
Accountable to: The Pastor
Essential Functions:
- Develop and maintain a master plan for communications and public relations for the parish
- Design and publish the weekly bulletin
- Maintain parish website and social media, updated routinely
- Send out weekly email to parishioners
- Livestreaming the 11:00 Sunday Mass, assisting other staff to livestream their own events
- Maintain the parish database (with receptionist)
- Create online/website registration forms for parish programs
- Coordinate the maintenance and set up of the parish technology (computers, projectors, smartboards, etc.)
- Assist other staff in their communication needs
- Create and send press releases as needed to the Catholic Missourian and other local media
- Manage Communications budget
- Fulfill all staff duties, such as attending staff meetings and staff retreat days
- Assist Development Director in implementing campaigns, designing newsletters, and hosting family/alumni events for the Newman Center
- Supervise two student interns: Communications & Technology
- Design and/or update parish advertisements (i.e., event flyers, ads in newspapers/magazines, brochures, guidebooks)
- Collaborate with Campus Ministry on their advertising needs, including sending out the weekly email to students
- Serve as media liaison in emergencies, and assist the Safety and Security Committee with communicating plans to the parish.
- Photograph and video events
- Other duties as assigned
General Skills:
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to effectively use graphic design principles, typography and photography to produce quality communication products
- Understanding of marketing and mass communication utilizing current media
- The ability to work in a multi-generational setting
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and PowerPoint
- Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
- Proficient with website content management systems, preferably WordPress
- Proficient in social media outlets, such as Facebook and Instagram
- Proficient with Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Calendar, Gmail)
- Willingness to learn new communications technology and skills to maintain efficiency and relevance
- Proficient in printing and publication processes, particularly the differing needs across media (web vs. print)
Qualifications:
- Active Catholic
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent relevant education and experience)
- Proficiency in graphic design/desktop publishing, advertising and marketing techniques, and current communication technologies
- Experience working in a church or non-profit environment is highly desirable
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three current professional references -to Fr. Dan Merz at [email protected].