Community Outreach, Development, and Communications Coordinator in Helotes, Texas at Our Lady Of Guadalupe-Helotes

Summary:

The Coordinator will serve as the primary "voice and face" of the parish. This role is designed to expand our community footprint, nurture donor relationships to ensure financial sustainability, and manage our digital storytelling across all social platforms.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Community Outreach & Engagement

• Partnership Building: Identify and cultivate relationships with local nonprofits, schools, and civic groups to create collaborative service opportunities.
• Event Management: Plan and execute "bridge events" (e.g., food drives, community festivals, workshops) designed to welcome newcomers.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for outreach initiatives.

2. Development & Stewardship

• Fundraising Campaigns: Assist in the design and execution of seasonal giving campaigns.
• Donor Relations: Maintain the donor database; ensure every contribution is acknowledged with timely, personalized gratitude.

3. Social Media & Digital Communications

• Content Creation: Manage all social accounts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) by creating engaging video, photo, and text content.
• Strategy: Develop a monthly content calendar that highlights sermons/teachings, community impact stories, and upcoming events.
• Engagement: Monitor comments and messages to foster a sense of digital community and answer inquiries from seekers.
• Promotion: Develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns to promote all parish venues and boost engagement.

Other Requirements

• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and work with diverse groups of people, including children, parents, adults, volunteers, and parish staff.
• *Strong organizational and time management skills.
• *Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholicism and the mission of the parish. Must take opportunities offered to further own Faith Formation. Have self-knowledge and ability to share the Catholic faith.
• *Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• *Adhering to safety training and protocols and taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.
• *Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service to the parish.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications to include Knowledge and Skills:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or communications or related field
• Experience
  • Minimum 4 to 6 years’ experience in marketing, ministry, Religious Education, Pastoral Studies, or a combination there of
  • At least 2 years’ experience in supervisory role
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to resolve and reduce conflict.
  • Experience with computer software and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
  • At least 2 to 3 years of successful experience operating and running various social media platforms and communications
  • Ability to be optimistic and enthusiastic in their approach towards being an apostle of Jesus Christ
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Must be detailed oriented, and possess excellent organizational skills
  • Proficient in social media
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Must be able to work flexible hours to include assisting with evenings and weekends gatherings and events.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish along with knowledge and understanding of the culture
  • Skill in identifying program growth opportunities and long-term sustainability.
  • Ability to write professional newsletters, conduct public presentations, and handle difficult conversations with diplomacy.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion. Confidentiality is essential.
  • Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• License, Credentials, and Screenings
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver license
  • Valid vehicle insurance
  • Must have and maintain satisfactory outcome of background check.

Travel Requirements:

Travel requirements for the position includes 15% local and 0% overnight.