What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Marketing & Communications position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
The Director of Marketing & Communications is responsible for developing and implementing marketing, communications, and public relations strategies that promote the mission, values, and ministries of Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church and Ste. Genevieve Catholic School. This position oversees all internal and external communications, branding, digital marketing, social media, website content, publications, enrollment marketing, and community outreach efforts. The Director serves as the primary storyteller for the parish and school, strengthening engagement with parishioners, families, alumni, donors, and the broader community.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the parish and school.
- Create and manage content for social media, websites, newsletters, email campaigns, annual reports, promotional materials, and other communications.
- Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across all platforms and publications.
- Promote school enrollment, parish ministries, fundraising efforts, special events, and stewardship initiatives.
- Design marketing materials using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
- Manage and update parish and school websites, ensuring content remains current and engaging.
- Coordinate photography, videography, and storytelling efforts that highlight parish and school life.
- Monitor and analyze marketing and social media performance and recommend improvements.
- Build relationships with local media, community organizations, alumni, donors, and parish stakeholders.
- Collaborate with clergy, administration, faculty, staff, and volunteers to communicate important information and celebrate achievements.
- Stay current on communication trends, technologies, and best practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three to five years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing social media platforms, websites, and email marketing systems.
- Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Microsoft Office.
- Basic video production and editing experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Practicing Catholic preferred and supportive of the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Ability to pass required background screenings and diocesan safe environment requirements.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.