Communications Coordinator- Jefferson City, MO

Description

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator for the Cathedral of St. Joseph will oversee the parish's internal and external communications efforts. This full-time position requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate the parish's mission with clarity and professionalism.

Working closely with the Pastor, Director of Parish Administration, Creative Media Specialist, parish staff, volunteers, and outside partners, this individual ensures that pastoral priorities, parish communications, stewardship initiatives, and sacramental processes are coordinated effectively in support of the parish's mission to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be the primary parish administrator for Realm (our parish communication and data system).
• Ensure all parish communications accurately reflect the mission, vision, and values of the parish.
• Coordinate internal communications among parish ministries and staff.
• Review parish communications for consistency, clarity, grammar, branding, and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Media Specialist to ensure all digital communications—including the website, email, social media, and printed materials—are current, accurate, and mutually supportive.
• Assist the Pastor with development of his weekly email message to parishioners.
• Assist ministry leaders in preparing effective parish communications and promotional materials.
• Help maintain communication standards and branding across all parish publications.
• Work with Catholic Stewardship Consultants to coordinate content, deadlines, editing, approvals, and production of the monthly parish stewardship newsletter.
• Work collaboratively with the parish Stewardship Coordinator to review and develop the annual Catholic Stewardship Renewal (CSR) materials, including:
  • Commitment forms
  • Ministry guides
  • Annual stewardship brochures
  • Parish communications supporting the renewal process

Collaboration and Parish Leadership

• Work collaboratively with all parish staff members to ensure consistent and effective communication across parish ministries.
• Support parish events through communication planning and promotion.
• Participate in staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Foster a welcoming, collaborative, and mission-focused office environment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive pastoral, personnel, and parish matters.

Required Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who understands and supports the mission of Catholic parish life.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or similar field or commensurate experience required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with desktop publishing (Canva), or communications software is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred

• Previous experience working in a Catholic parish, diocesan office, or nonprofit organization.
• Experience with parish management software.
• Graphic design experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
• Experience coordinating print publications and newsletters.

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a joyful commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of the Church.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a spirit of hospitality.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Be dependable, proactive, and highly organized.
• Communicate with professionalism, warmth, and clarity.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative parish team.
• Be adaptable and willing to support a variety of parish initiatives.