Director Of Communications (EX)

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

Volunteer Engagement

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

Benefits

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:

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