Communications Specialist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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 Communications Specialist is responsible for planning, creating, and managing all parish or diocesan communications to effectively promote the mission of the Catholic Church. This role supports evangelization by ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across print, digital, and in-person platforms. Job Responsibilities Develop and implement communication plans for events and ministries Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all channels Monitor engagement and adjust strategies accordingly Event Promotion & Support Promote parish events, liturgies, and programs Coordinate communication timelines and materials for campaigns Assist with event planning and execution when needed Internal & External Communication Serve as a liaison between parish staff, ministries, and the community Support communication between the parish and the diocese Handle public inquiries and assist with media relations if required Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills Proficiency in social media and website management Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe tools) Excellent organizational and time management abilities 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. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr