Typical Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample)
● Serves as Diocesan webmaster: manage the website in a way that keeps content current and promotes both events and key messages developed with the bishop and others
● Produces, edits, and publishes weekly Diocesan e-newsletter and monthly clergy newsletter, as well as annual update of clergy directory
● Develops, implements, and manages Diocesan marketing campaigns
● Produces communications and technical resources for Diocesan events, such as Diocesan Convention, Congregational Leadership Conferences, and Clergy Conference
● Oversees Diocesan social media strategy and execution, ensuring a lively virtual presence on various platforms
● Consults with congregations across the Diocese on church websites
● Strengthen communication hubs in each deanery, building capacity and focusing on creating a network of publication and image communication leaders in each parish
● Partners with the Missioner for Disaster Resilience for crisis communications
● Recruits, rebuilds, and works with members of the Communications Committee on overall strategy
● Develops and manages communications budget and approves expenses
● Serves as news media manager on behalf of the Bishop and the Diocese
● Manages branding and style for the Diocese on all communications deliverables
● Makes recommendations regarding communications technology and use at the Office of the Bishop and around the Diocese
● Attend regular meetings at the Office of the Bishop (Sacramento, CA)
● Active participation in the Episcopal Communicators peer group
Training & Experience:
● 3 – 5 years proven ability/experience in hands-on print and digital communications, media relations, social media or relevant experience
● Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure and to react quickly to time-sensitive events
● Degree in English, journalism or related discipline emphasizing communications skills
● Must be able to adjust personal schedule to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as necessary
Licensing Requirements:
Must have a valid California driver’s license, access to transportation, and insurance to mandated state requirements
Knowledge (proficiency at entry):
May Supervise: Volunteers and Contractors
Location: In person, may be partially remote.
Salary: $80,000/year with generous benefits
Position open to: Lay or Clergy