Communications Coordinator

Diocese of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of San Diego is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator for San Rafael Parish in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on creating and promoting timely communications across print and digital channels to inform, inspire, and connect parishioners with liturgies, faith formation, news, ministries, and events.

The coordinator will manage a communications calendar, develop promotional strategies, and produce engaging graphics, photography, and video while ensuring diocesan policies and

Qualifications

• Active participation in the Catholic Church is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Canva, CMS, social media, and photography.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff and ministry leaders to publish information across communications channels.
• Develop a communications calendar and assist in promotional planning for parish initiatives.
• Create graphics, photography, video, and digital content using current tools and platforms.
• Maintain consistent messaging and branding across channels and meet deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Canva

CMS / website content management systems

Social media platforms

Photography

Job description

Parish Name

San Rafael Parish

Location

17252 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Reports to

Parish Life Coordinator

Employment Type

Part-Time (12 - 16 hours per week)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Rate

$18 – $20 per hour.

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator advances the mission of San Rafael Parish by creating and promoting engaging communications that inform, inspire, and connect the parish community. Through print and digital platforms, this role promotes parish liturgies, faith formation, news, ministries, and community events with timely, accurate, and mission-centered content.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Parish Life Coordinator; Collaborating with staff and ministry leaders, to gather, organize, edit, and publish timely and accurate information through the parish's communication channels
• Develop and maintain a communications calendar and assist in planning promotional strategies for parish initiatives and events
• Create engaging graphics, photography, video, and other digital content using current communication tools, such as, the parish bulletin, Flocknote newsletter, website, My Parish App, social media, and other printed materials, in compliance with diocesan Safe Environment policies, including obtaining appropriate consent before publishing images of minors
• Maintain consistent messaging and branding across all communication platforms Exercise sound editorial judgment, manage multiple projects, and meet established deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, values, and traditions of the Catholic Church; active participation in the Catholic Church is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with San Rafael Parish life and the liturgical calendar, or the ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate the rhythms of parish life
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and parishioners
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education, Training And / Or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience with media and communications
• Complies or exceeds the diocesan certification standards
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Canva, website content management systems, social media platforms, photography, and other digital communication tools

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the parish office to attend and assist with meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

San Rafael Parish, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.