Communications & Digital Content Specialist

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ST. LOUIS a family of ministries has been helping people in need since 1912. Inspired by Jesus Christ we serve people in need work to improve social conditions and unite with others in this mission.

Job Summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Communications & Digital Content Specialist to advance its mission by creating managing and optimizing digital content that highlights ministries programs and community impact. This role develops engaging social media content supports digital communication strategies and promotes events and campaigns to strengthen connections with supporters volunteers donors and the broader community. The specialist collaborates closely with ministry leaders and the Integrated Marketing & Communications team to ensure all messaging reflects the organizations compassionate mission-driven voice and consistent visual identity.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Management: Produce edit and schedule missionaligned content across Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube and other platforms. Deliverables include ministry stories program updates event promotions volunteer opportunities and organizational announcements.
• Social Media Strategy Execution: Implement social media plans to increase awareness and engagement. Monitor trends propose creative concepts track analytics and adjust content based on performance data.
• Community Engagement: Respond to comments and messages promptly and professionally. Support event and campaign promotion and donor/volunteer engagement.
• Collaboration & Storytelling: Gather stories photos testimonials and updates from ministries and programs. Assist with photography video and basic graphic design for campaigns and organizational priorities.
• Brand & Message Consistency: Ensure all content reflects Catholic Charities mission voice and visual identity. Review all materials for accuracy clarity and appropriateness before publishing.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Associates degree in related discipline and a minimum of 2 years experience managing platforms and creating digital content for a missiondriven organization.
• Experience with Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube and related digital communication tools.
• Effective communicator with strong relationshipbuilding abilities; English required additional languages helpful.
• Strong writing storytelling editing and ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Basic graphic design photography shortform video and familiarity with Canva/Adobe tools; scheduling and analytics preferred.
• Strong teamwork time management confidentiality and occasional evening/weekend availability.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Demonstrated ability to create engaging content that reflects the mission and voice of Catholic Charities of St. Louis.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment.
• Ability to work as a collaborative positive and proactive team member that is committed to continuous improvement and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to identify challenges and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management tools (Asana Trello Microsoft Project) and integrated marketing/communications workflows.
• Demonstrated understanding of philanthropy outreach events and communications principles.

Resources for Which Accountable

None

Catholic Charities of St. Louisdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs and Charities of St. Louisis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed) Family Care Safety Registration drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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