Communications Coordinator

Hours: 20 hours/week. Additional compensated hours may be necessary during peak church holiday seasons.

Compensation: $30/hour,

Working at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 

St. Paul’s is an Episcopal church that welcomes everyone and has a place for community, spiritual practice, social justice, and the arts. In addition to daily worship services, St. Paul’s hosts several meetings and cultural events every week.

Summary of Position:

The Communications Coordinator will have oversight and responsibility for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s communications needs, both internally and externally, working with staff, lay leadership, and church committees, as well as local media outlets. This position directs outward-facing connection efforts with the broader community and facilitates the fuller integration of all members into church life and relationships with one another.

Position Responsibilities 

Identity  

● Uphold the standardized and consistent brand that reflects who we are

● Ensure that communications consistently reflect the identity of our parish  (appearance, tone, & message)

Electronic Communications 

● Prepare the weekly e-Newsletter

● Manage and update the parish website

● Manage social media platforms in collaboration with staff

● Utilize multiple platforms to advertise happenings to the congregation and  community, including the local newspaper and social media

● In collaboration with the Rector, design and implement effective messaging strategies for internal and external communications, such as promotional materials for events.

● Maintaining fresh images, working with lay volunteers to take new photos of  parish events

Print   

● Produce flyers, brochures, postcards, and other printed material as needed

● Assist with the occasional all-church mailing

Administrative 

● Oversee budget for parish communications, including electronic platforms and promotional materials.

● Collaborate with the Stewardship Coordinator to create messaging and materials that assist in the stewardship campaign

And other tasks as assigned by the rector or supervisor.

Required Skills

● Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a variety of people while  maintaining a professional demeanor

● Ability to set and maintain boundaries and expectations around timelines and  workloads

● Good written and oral communication skills

● Proficiency in Squarespace or similar CMS,

● Proficiency in MailChimp or a similar email provider

● Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar graphics software

● Proficiency in social media, especially Facebook and Twitter

● Ability to learn new skills as needed

Expectations

Must be present for weekly staff meetings