Communications Coordinator - Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is seeking a full‑time Communications Coordinator to join our parish staff family. This person will build and manage a comprehensive communication plan for the parish, connecting parishioners and families with the life and mission of the Church through our website, bulletin, social media, Flocknote, printed and electronic media, and community outlets. Work Schedule : Full‑time, twelve‑month position with occasional evenings and weekends as parish needs require. Position Summary The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail‑oriented communicator passionate about storytelling and community engagement. This role works closely with the Pastor, parish staff, and ministries to create consistent, compelling content across all platforms and represent the Our Lady of the Lake brand as an enthusiastic Church ambassador. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive parish communication plan across all platforms (website, social media, bulletin, Flocknote, print, and external media). Create graphical, photo, video, and written content promoting Parish events, including flyers, brochures, and posters. Layout and submit the weekly parish bulletin to Diocesan; prepare weekly Commentator announcement sheets. Build online registration forms, QR codes, and sales forms for parish events using tools such as Google Forms, Sign‑up Genius, Square, and Wix. Manage audio/visual equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting for parish meetings and events. Cultivate relationships with media outlets to facilitate external event promotion and news coverage. Collaborate with parish staff on event production and ensure all communications remain current and accurate. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or related field with a minimum of 3 years' experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva/Affinity, and social media management. Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and graphic design skills with attention to detail, ensuring all communications reflect authentic Catholic values and messaging. Experience with photography, videography, and managing social media content. Strong character with high moral and ethical values rooted in the Catholic faith, with a working knowledge of Catholic teaching, tradition, and culture to ensure all organizational messaging is aligned with the mission of the Church. Compensation & Benefits Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits package provided. To Apply Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your ministry experience and interest in the position to Aimee Coco, Parish Manager, at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of New Orleans