Northsidecatholic is hiring: Public Relations Director - St. Peters in the Loop

Public Relations Director - St. Peters in the Loop - Chicago - Vic. III Job Category : Parish Requisition Number : PUBLI003112 Apply now Posted: December 11, 2025 Full-Time Location St Peter's in the Loop 110 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 606024196, USA The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards. The Public Relations Director (PRD) supports and assists the Pastor and Pastoral Staff in developing and organizing the parish’s communication efforts, both internal and external, in support of the parish’s mission. This includes editing, publication and stewardship of the parish Bulletin, website, social media outlets, print, video and electronic communications. The PRD ensures that all content and communication processes are consistent with the parish’s mission, goals and values are executed in a manner that is compliant with parish and Archdiocesan policies and procedures. The PRD is also responsible for coordinating communication efforts with Franciscan Friary at St. Peters and Franciscan Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe to insure united messaging. All responsibilities are to be performed in a spirit of Christian service. This position reports to the Pastor and Operations Director. Basic Functions Bulletin Editor duties Website and Social Media Publisher duties Communication and Marketing duties Other duties Duties and Responsibilities Parish Bulletin Editor duties: Collect all information needed for weekly church Bulletin preparation (including calendar, sick list, weekly collection, parish announcement, special programs, event, news, etc.) Create and edit a weekly Parish Bulletin from publisher materials and parish materials with format accepted by publisher. Check with Pastor and other staff for any special contents for Bulletin and approval for any outside content or information Check and correct schedule, announcements and mass intention in the Bulletin before sending it for printing Timely send edited bulletin to bulletin company. Coordinating regularly with bulletin printer/publisher regarding all bulletin-related issues. Website and Social Media Publisher duties: Responsible for creating, updating, scheduling and maintaining content and appearance of the parish’s website and social media channels. Communicating parish events and news via social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. Ensures consistency across formats. Evaluates and approves posts made to all parish media channels for appropriateness, as outlined by parish and Archdiocesan guidelines. Also monitors appropriateness of responses to parish posts made by viewers/readers. Controls parish media platform accounts, including approved users and security. Communication and Marketing duties: Is accountable to the Pastor for communications efforts that support the mission of the parish to staff and both members and the wider community. Participates in Parish Staff meetings and other meetings at the Vicariate/council level as necessary. Plans, implements and measures performance of the communications strategy for the parish. Monitors perceptions. Designs, creates and distributes periodic email messaging to both the parish community and staff. Consults with Pastor on communications-related issues. Make sure that different parish events, liturgies and ministry activities are properly documented with photography and /or video for archives and sharing with the parish community. Provides layout design, content and graphics for parish publications and media. Keep the parish calendar current and make ministries aware of any changes that affect their scheduled dates. Coordinate meeting room usage and provide schedule for this. Fosters fruitful relationships with parish staff, as well as parishioners and parish leadership on a wide variety of issues and topics. Maintain the bulletin boards in the church building. Wedding Coordinator Duties: Receives request for wedding hosting at St. Peters Church Makes sure with Pastor and other proper staff the availability of the church for requested date and time. Make sure the wedding time will not create any schedule conflict Meets with couple and make sure that all information and procedures are clear for all involved. Including sacramental requirements, marriage church and civil legal requirement, necessary paperwork, celebrants, music, fees, flowers and other decoration rules, parking, cleaning etc. Confirms the date and make proper reservation. Communicate to all interested any schedule changes. Ensure that all requirements are fulfilled. Oversee the wedding day timeline, ensuring that all events occur as scheduled. Ensure that church is cleaned and all required paperwork is filled with proper church and civil authorities. Other duties: With a good spirit, foster a climate of Christian service, teamwork and efficiency within the Parish Office and with parishioners and staff. Collaborates with the Operations Director to provide platforms and equipment for internal and external communication and to manage communications expenses within the parish budget. Defines and oversees processes for the submission and approval of content for the parish communication. Attends training provided by Archdiocesan agencies and other professional forums to grow and improve parish communications. Pursues opportunities for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. In communication with Pastor and Operations Director collaborate with Franciscan Friary/Province on different task, project issues within public relations, communication, marketing and others. Other duties as assigned. Job Specifications Education Required: Minimum high school degree Experience Required: 1 year Skills Preferred: Excellent teamwork skills Strong attention to detail, accuracy and completeness Unquestioned honesty and integrity Demonstrated ability to respect utmost confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good judgement Understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church’s teaching, mission and values. Excellent organizational and time management competencies while managing multiple priorities Adaptable to changing work environment and frequent interruptions Good knowledge of the use and capabilities of computer software (MS Office, Publisher, Adobe, graphic design software) The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here. This position has an annualized salary range of $40,040.00 - $50,040.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Public Relations Director (PRD) supports and assists the Pastor and Pastoral Staff in developing and organizing the parish’s communication efforts, both internal and external . This includes editing, publication and stewardship of the parish Bulletin, website, social media outlets, print, video and electronic communications . The PRD is also responsible for coordinating communication efforts with Franciscan Friary at St. Peters . En Español: Directora de Relaciones Públicas - St. Peters in the Loop - Chicago - Vic. III Categoría de trabajo: Número de Requisito Parroquial: PUBLI003112 Aplicar ahora Publicado: 11 de diciembre de 2025 Ubicación a tiempo completo San Pedro en el Loop 110 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 606024196, EE.UU. La Arquidiócesis de Chicago, la tercera mayor del país, sirve a más de 2,2 millones de católicos en 216 parroquias en Cook County y Lake County, un área geográfica de 1,411 millas cuadradas. El PRD también es responsable de coordinar los esfuerzos de comunicación con el Friario Franciscano en San Petersburgo y la Provincia Franciscana de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe para asegurar mensajería unida. Todas las responsabilidades se deben llevar a cabo con espíritu de servicio cristiano. Esta posición reporta al Pastor y Director de Operaciones. Funciones básicas del Editor de Boletín deberes de sitio web y medios sociales De tareas de publicación Comunicación y mercadeo Otros deberes Duties y Responsabilidades funciones del Editor de Boletin Parroquial: Recolectar toda la información necesaria para la preparación semanal del boletín (incluyendo calendario, lista de enfermos, colección semanal, anuncio parroquial, programas especiales, eventos, noticias, etc.) Crea y edita una semana de boletín parroquia desde materiales editoriales y materiales parroquiales con formato aceptado por el editor. Consulte regularmente con el Pastor y otros empleados para obtener la aprobación de cualquier tipo de contenido o programa de publicación de anuncios e actualización de contenidos relacionados con las redes sociales, así como la creación y distribución de notificaciones en forma periódica de boletín publicidad social y los servicios públicos antes de enviarlos a través de las plataformas webs de comunicación social, incluyendo Facebook y Instagram. Evalúa y aprueba las publicaciones realizadas a todos los canales de medios parroquiales para la adecuación, según lo estipulado por las directrices parroquial/arquidiócesas. También monitoriza la Adecuación de las respuestas a los mensajes parroquiales hechas por espectadores/lectores. Controla las cuentas de plataformas mediáticas parochias, incluidos usuarios aprobados y seguridad. Comunicación y tareas de marketing: Es responsable ante el pastor por los esfuerzos de comunicación que apoyan la misión de la parroquia al personal y tanto a los miembros como a la comunidad en general. Participa en reuniones del Personal Parroquial y otras reuniones a nivel de Vicariado / consejo según sea necesario. Planifica, implementa y toma medidas sobre el rendimiento de la estrategia de comunicaciones para la parroquía. Monitorea percepciones. Diseña, crea y distribuye mensajería periódica de correo electrónico a ambos comunidades e empleados. Consulta con los pastores sobre temas comunitarios. Proporciona una amplia variedad de eventos, liturgias y actividades relacionadas con la iglesia. Funciones del coordinador de bodas: Recibe una solicitud para la celebración de la boda en la iglesia St. Peters Se asegura con el pastor y otros empleados apropiados de la disponibilidad de la iglesia para la fecha y hora solicitadas. Asegúrese de que el tiempo de boda no creará ningún conflicto de horario se reúne con la pareja y asegure de que toda la información y los procedimientos estén claros para todos los involucrados. Incluyendo requisitos sacramentales, iglesia matrimonial y requerimiento legal civil, papeleo necesario, celebrantes, música, tarifas, flores y otras reglas de decoración, estacionamiento, limpieza etc. Confirma la fecha e hace una correcta comunicación. Comunicar a todos los interesados cualquier cambio de calendario. Persegue oportunidades para el crecimiento personal, profesional y espiritual. En comunicación con Pastor y Director de Operaciones colabora con Franciscan Friary/Provincia en diferentes tareas, temas del proyecto dentro de las relaciones públicas, la comunicación, marketing y otros. Otras funciones según lo asignado. especificaciones de trabajo Educación Requerida: Mínimo grado secundario Experiencia requerida: 1 año Competencias Preferentes: Excelente habilidades de trabajo en equipo Atención al detalle, precisión y integridad Sin cuestionar honestidad e integridad Habilidad demostrada para respetar la máxima confidencialidad y ejercer discretamente discreción y buen juicio Comprensión, respeto y apoyo a la enseñanza, misión y valores de la Iglesia Católica. Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades Este empleador está obligado a notificar a todos los solicitantes sus derechos en virtud de las leyes laborales federales. Para obtener más información, consulte el aviso Know Your Rights del Departamento de Trabajo #J-18808-Ljbffr.