Parish Communications & Social Media Coordinator

Archdiocese of Chicago; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a part-time Communications Coordinator to create and manage parish communications across social media, print, and digital channels. You will develop campaigns, edit videos, and capture event photos to promote parish life and Catholic outreach.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications, 2+ years of PR experience, and strong English grammar. Some evenings and weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, PR, graphic design.
• Minimum 2 years in communications or public relations preferred.
• Experience with social media marketing and content creation.
• Strong English grammar and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create parish social media content and marketing materials using Canva.
• Maintain parish presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.
• Produce, edit, and publish short videos.
• Capture photos at events to promote parish activities.
• Stay updated on communications trends and expand outreach.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and manage multiple priorities.
• Assist staff with communication tasks.

Skills

Social media marketing

Content creation

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Google Suite

Video production

Photography

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or related field

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

Canva

Google Docs

Google Slides

Gmail

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a part-time Communications Coordinator to create and manage parish communications across social media, print, and digital channels. You will develop campaigns, edit videos, and capture event photos to promote parish life and Catholic outreach.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications, 2+ years of PR experience, and strong English grammar. Some evenings and weekends may be needed.