Communications Director

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Pastor and in collaboration with parish staff and volunteers, the Communications Director oversees the planning, production and distribution of various media that document, promote, and build awareness of the mission and work of the parish of the Precious Blood. This is a part-time position (15 hours/week).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supports the office of the Pastor in providing timely and professional pastoral communications in letters, messages, and publications directed toward parishioners and members of the community.
• Oversees the production and distribution of the weekly bulletin.  This responsibility includes the solicitation of content, organization and editing of content, layout and design, coordination with publisher, and distribution of the bulletin throughout the parishes.
• Develops and maintains the Parish of the Precious Blood web site so that it is accessible, accurate, up to date, attractive, and thorough.
• Coordinates and maintains all parish social media accounts in collaboration with the priests and staff of the parish.
• Oversees parish production and online distribution of high-quality livestreamed liturgies and other events.
• Coordinates and recruits parish volunteers to assist in the communications efforts of the parish, such as livestreaming, bulletin distribution, and photography at events.
• Creates, develops, and maintains professional, attractive, and accurate logo, letterhead, signage, and other print and digital media associated with the parish of the Precious Blood.
• Organizes and maintains a parish media archive and electronic media database, where all media content generated by parish staff and volunteers may be safely and easily stored and accessed.
• Oversees and collaborates with volunteers and staff to carry out occasional major parish publications and/or media projects as needed.
• Provides professional and accurate editing services to the priests and other staff for parish electronic and printed materials.
• In coordination with the business manager, negotiates and coordinates print production and other media related processes with outside vendors as needed.
• Represents the parish in all interactions with staff, parishioners, and the general public by conducting himself/herself in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Serves as a media liaison with the Diocese of Portland Office of Communications.
• Continually seeks opportunities to improve outreach and communications methods, systems, and publications, and communicates recommendations to appropriate parties.
• Attends staff meetings with priests and other core office staff on a weekly basis or as needed in order to facilitate collaboration, discuss goals and objectives, and evaluate ongoing progress.
• Actively participates in the annual formulation of a budget for his or her area of responsibility and is evaluated on performance with respect to operating within his or her budget during the previous year.
• Participates in an annual evaluation of performance in his or her area of responsibility with supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• 5 years’ experience in media and/or communications preferred.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn Microsoft Office software, Photoshop, and Adobe Design Suite required.
• Basic knowledge web publishing required, experience in web site design and maintenance preferred.
• Is a practicing Roman Catholic who understands and enthusiastically supports the mission and purpose of the Church and parish.
• Conducts work with a balance of attention to detail and strategic vision.
• Handles all situations with excellent communication skills.
• Executes projects with the highest level of creativity and a sharp eye for aesthetics.
• Presents himself or herself professionally.
• Has completed or will successfully complete within 90 days of start of employment the diocesan program “Protecting God’s Children.”
• Meets all of the employment policies specified in the Diocese of Portland “Cluster Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.”
• Maintains confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to keystroke for 1-3 hours per day with reasonable breaks.
• Ability to sit or stand for 1-3 hours per day with reasonable breaks.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds from floor to waist.
• Ability to bend, stoop or kneel occasionally.