Director Of Communications (EX)

Monsignor Slade Catholic School, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Fields Parish seeks a dynamic Director of Communications to lead and unify parish communications and advance the parish's mission to proclaim the Good News. The role reports to the Pastor and sits on the Senior Leadership Team.

The incumbent will develop a cohesive communications plan, strengthen branding, and expand outreach through digital presence, print publications, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
• Strong digital communications and content strategy skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate a faith-based mission and vision.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Strong collaborative leadership style.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, websites, email marketing, and digital communications tools.
• Practicing Catholic preferred, with a commitment to supporting the mission of the Church.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive parish-wide communications strategy.
• Ensure all communications reflect the parish's mission, vision, and branding.
• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee digital presence, including website restructuring, maintenance, and content management.
• Manage social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, Flocknote).
• Create newsletters, bulletins, liturgical programs, and parish guides.
• Coordinate communications with Archdiocese and community partners.
• Oversee signage and visual communications.

Skills

Digital communications

Content strategy

Writing & editing

Leadership

Social media

Email marketing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Tools

WordPress

Website CMS

Email marketing tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Our Lady of the Fields Parish seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Communications to lead and unify all parish communications. This role is essential in moving beyond simple information-sharing toward actively proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ and advancing the parish's mission and vision.

The Director of Communications will develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that strengthens engagement within the parish and expands outreach to the broader community. This individual will serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that all communications reflect and promote the parish's mission at the highest level. The Director of Communications will report directly to the Pastor.

Parish Mission and Vision

Our mission is to Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.Our vision is to Make Church Matter.

Position Purpose

Currently, parish communications are handled in a fragmented and reactive manner. This position is designed to:

• Create a cohesive, strategic communications approach
• Strengthen parish identity and visibility
• Proclaim the parish's mission and vision in all messaging
• Foster deeper engagement within the parish and increase outreach to the wider community.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive parish-wide communications strategy
• Ensure all communications consistently reflect the parish's mission, vision, and branding
• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team

Assessment & Planning

• Review existing communication channels and tools
• Identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement

Branding & Identity

• Establish and maintain consistent parish branding
• Present a welcoming and engaging community image

Digital Presence & Technology

• Oversee website restructuring, maintenance, and content management
• Improve the livestream experience

Social Media Management

• Manage Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Flocknote

Content Creation & Publications

• Develop and manage newsletters, bulletins, liturgical programs, and parish guides
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers supporting outreach, livestreaming, and website initiatives

Outreach & Community Engagement

• Build relationships with community organizations and media outlets
• Coordinate communications efforts with the Archdiocese

Signage & Visual Communications

• Oversee signage and visual communications across parish facilities

Marketing & Advertising

• Promote parish events, initiatives, and the parish mission

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field preferred
• Strong digital communications and content strategy skills
• Ability to effectively communicate a faith-based mission and vision
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Strong collaborative leadership style
• Proficiency with social media platforms, websites, email marketing, and digital communications tools
• Practicing Catholic preferred, with a commitment to supporting the mission of the Church

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000, Annualized

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Community Outreach

Expert

Parish Branding

Expert

Relationship Building

Expert

Social Media Platform Maintenance

Expert

Web Content

Expert

Expert

Communications Oversight

Expert

Optimize Visibility

Expert

Publication Creation

Expert

Visual Communications

Expert

Event Promotion

Expert

Evangelization Efforts

Expert

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