Job Description

Director of Communications and Stewardship

Parish Communications 

· Serve as the brand steward for St. Anthony on the Lake, ensuring that all outgoing communication has a consistent voice and demonstrates judicious use of our communication channels; 

· Coordinate weekly and special Masses Livestream volunteers, training and set up.

· Develop and refine parish-wide “core” messages to ensure organizational consistency; 

· Collaborate with parish leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate a yearly master communications plan to guide large-scale parish communications; 

· Recruit and manage a communications team to support the development and execution of the communications strategy; 

· Provide oversight for all key communications channels.

· Oversee Communications Specialist. 

· Coordinate documentation of various parish activities in photo/video; 

· Lead the development and implementation of communications strategies in collaboration with  staff for programming and events.

· Implement staff structure for communications strategies, tools and technology; 

· Track and measure the level of engagement produced by various communications over time; 

· Lead communications campaign for annual renewal

· Support emergency alerts, crisis communications in collaboration with Director of Administrative services and communications specialist

Ministry of Stewardship 

· Serve as staff liaison to Stewardship Committee. 

· Coordinate with pastor, staff and committee chairperson for the three annual stewardship commitments of parish ministries; sacrificial giving; and prayer. 

· Coordinate and develop stewardship education/formation, including overseeing and updating all stewardship material. 

· Work with Director of Administrative Services and Finance Council in coordinating Sacrificial Giving material. 

· Oversee follow-up to the stewardship of parish ministry pledges with timely communication to appropriate ministry coordinators and/or committee chair persons. 

· Conduct surveys/evaluations for programing and parishioner experience and create strategies to address responses.

· Direct welcoming of new parishioners with registration, follow up procedures, blessing at Mass and hosting regular welcoming brunches. 

· Coordinate annual renewal campaign

· Develop and coordinate parish communications to parishioners regarding planned giving; 

· Provide ongoing education and formation with the parish at large, to develop an understanding of stewardship as a way of life; 

· Prepare reports on all phases of stewardship to pastor, Stewardship Committee, Pastoral and Finance Councils and staff. 

Administration 

· Attend, plan and facilitate Parish Leadership Team meetings as assigned. 

· Attend Common Leadership Night with Stewardship Committee 

· Work with Parish Leadership Team to help develop annual budget. 

· Communicate to appropriate staff, information needed for parish records, space needs and budget items in areas of responsibility. 

· Communicate with cabinet staff, how these areas of responsibility affect other ministries. 

· Provide accurate documentation of parish expenditures for areas of responsibility. 

· Embrace current and future strategic plans and align it with areas of ministerial responsibility 

· Regularly meets with heads of ministries to determine vision, implementation and effectiveness of particular ministries. 

Qualifications

Candidate should be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholicism and have the following: 

· Master’s Degree preferred; Preference for Religious Studies, Communications, Journalism, Writing or related field; 

· Experience in a nonprofit or parish environment preferred; 

· Possess strong interpersonal communication abilities including excellent verbal and written skills; 

· Ability to organize and oversee multiple ministries and develop, direct and empower volunteers who serve in those ministries; 

· Proficient in using Microsoft Office, database management, social media tools and website content management; 

· A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently; 

· Maturity and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels; 

· Self-starter, sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, able to work independently, deadline oriented, enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives; 

· Ability to work hours required by the position 

Compensation

Type

Annual

Notes

Salary Annual commensurate with education and experience.

Additional Information

Start Date

2025-07-01

Location

St. Anthony on the Lake - Pewaukee (M25)

Department

County

Waukesha

Job Category

Parishes - Administrative

Employment Type

Part Time

Notes

JOB STATUS · Part-time, exempt TIME REQUIREMENTS · Hours vary, 20-25 hours for 52 weeks · Includes some evening and weekend hours SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION AND SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Candidate should be willing to participate in workshops and other continuing educational and spiritual formation opportunities.

To Apply

Instructions

Send resume and cover letter to Maureen Michaels at [email protected].

Contact Name

Maureen Michaels

Address

W280N2101 Prospect Ave.

Pewaukee, WI 53072

Email

Phone

(262) 691-1173 ext. 1101

Fax

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