Coordinator of Administration and Communication
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Coordinator of Administration and Communication

This role is split into two primary functional areas: Communications and Office Management.

A. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT (Approx. 60%)

1. Weekly Bulletin: Design, edit, proofread, and coordinate the timely publication and distribution of the weekly Parish bulletin, ensuring accuracy and adherence to liturgical guidelines.

2. Digital Presence: Manage and maintain the Parish website (LPI platform) and outdoor electronic sign, ensuring content is current, engaging, and reflective of Parish activities and diocesan requirements.

3. Social Media & Email: Develop and execute a digital strategy, creating and posting engaging content on Parish social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) and managing mass email/newsletter communication systems.

4. Public Relations: Act as a primary point of contact for external media inquiries, ensuring all communications align with Parish and Diocesan policies.

5. Branding & Design: Maintain the Parish's visual identity, creating graphic design elements (fliers, posters, digital slides) for ministries and events, ensuring professional quality.

 

B. PARISH OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (Approx. 40%)

1. Front Office Operations: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Parish Office, warmly greeting visitors, answering and directing phone calls, and managing general Parish correspondence.

2. Staff Support: Provide direct administrative and scheduling support to the Pastor and other staff as needed, including managing the common calendar and coordinating events.

3. Record Keeping: Maintain the official Parish census, sacramental records (Baptism, Marriage, Confirmation, etc.), and maintain confidentiality of sensitive Parish and personnel files in compliance with Diocesan norms.

4. Facilities & Supplies: Manage the inventory and ordering of office supplies, mail services, and serve as a liaison for maintenance requests related to the office area.

5. Volunteer Coordination: Assist in the administrative onboarding and scheduling for Parish office Volunteers.

Qualifications

  • III. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Education: Relevant coursework or equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a specific degree in Communications or Business Administration.
  • Experience: Proven track record of success in office support and/or communications roles preferred. Candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience encouraged.
  • Faith: Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
  • Technical Skills:
    • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Experience managing website Content Management Systems (e.g., WordPress).
    • Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express) for basic design needs.
    • Experience with Parish database software (e.g., ParishSoft, Realm, ACS) is a strong plus.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and public communication skills; high degree of professionalism, tact, and discretion when dealing with confidential information and sensitive pastoral matters.
  • Independent work: Ability to initiate and execute projects with minimal direct oversight while also working collaboratively with others when needed.

 

  • IV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The position requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer station. The ability to lift up to 20 pounds (e.g., boxes of paper or bulletin stock) and operate standard office equipment is required.

Compensation

Type
Annual
Notes
To be arranged with the Employer

Additional Information

Start Date
2025-11-03
Location
St. Stephen - Oak Creek (F25)
Department
County
Milwaukee
Job Category
Parishes - Professional/Technical
Employment Type
Full Time
Notes

To Apply

Instructions
Please send the completed parish employment application and your resume to sbuting@saintstephenmil.org
Contact Name
Rev Stephen Buting
Address
1441 W Oakwood Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Phone
414-762-0552
Fax

Download an application:

General Application
Application for Parish/School Positions

For general information, visit our
Human Resources/Personnel Services Office page or call 414-769-3422.

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