Communications Coordinator

The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne seeks a Communications Coordinator to support the parish's ministries. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all church communications, branding, and marketing strategies.

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week position.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop and implement marketing communication strategies for the parish
• Adhere to the parish branding for a consistent message, look, tone, and voice across all print and digital platforms
• Design and publish content for parish activities, including but not limited to weekly bulletin, weekly email from Flocknotes, pamphlets, flyers, tickets, etc.
• Maintain the ongoing website maintenance and development of our eCatholic website
• Develop and implement social media on Facebook and other mediums
• Work with leadership to design, develop, and publish an annual financial report
• Collaborate with team and ministry leads to develop marketing strategies for events
• Attend special events or coordinate someone to capture, record, and publish relevant content for communication materials
• Attend monthly staff meeting and calendaring meeting

The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne exists to passionately lead people to Jesus Christ and sacramental life in the Catholic Church.  The campus includes three (3) church facilities and the school campus for Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) and 3 cemeteries.

• Experience in communications and marketing is necessary
• Possess strong oral and written communication and listening skills
• Graphic and layout design experience in Adobe, Publisher, Canva, or another design programs is essential
• Experience with social media implementation and analysis is helpful
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office products
• Prior work experience in a parish, non-profit, or similar organization is preferred
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check
• Demonstrate understanding and acceptance of Catholic doctrine

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and references to Hayley Jacobson at hjacobson@sacsschools.org.