Communications Specialist, Part-time -- Mary Queen of Saints Parish, Aliquippa, PA

December 19, 2022

Job Title: Communications Specialist       Status: Part-Time
Job Description:
The Communications Specialist will support the parish’s mission to lead all persons in the parish territory on a life-long journey toward sainthood by effectively marketing parish programs, ministries, and events through the parish website, bulletin, and other social media interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
●            Create digital/printable content to publicize and support parish events and programs
●            Record and photograph important parish events for timely publication
●            Assist the parish Web/Media Coordinator by: Maintaining the parish website; scheduling regular posts for social media; sending messages through Flock-Note ●            Create and oversee online forms for: Event registrations, polls and surveys, etc.
●            Oversee parish audio-visual equipment and ensure that it is functioning properly
●            Assist with other regular administrative tasks in the parish office including work on
PDS (Parish Data System)
Qualifications & Skills:
●            Knowledge of and fidelity to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
●            BA Degree: Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
●            1-2 years experience of comparable employment
●            Proficient computer and design skills, including a strong familiarity with:
               ○             Web Design, particularly with WordPress
               ○             Various Social Media Platforms
               ○             Microsoft Office (Publisher, Word, Excel, Outlook) & Canva
               ○             Online Registration Tools (i.e. SignUpGenius, Google Forms)
               ○             Online Evaluation Tools (i.e. Survey, Monkey, Doodle, Google Forms)
               ○             Photo and video editing skills are preferred
●            Ability to create and publish original high-quality content on social media channels
●            Strong writing skills and an ability to articulate information clearly and concisely
●            Ability to maintain pastoral sensitivity and confidentiality
●            Good “people skills” are required
Interested Candidates:
Please send your resume to Fr. Canice McMullen, OSB via email: [email protected]