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Communications Coordinator

Blessed Sacrament Church

ALBANY, NYFull-time$35–40K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$35–40K/yr
Location
ALBANY, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Communications Coordinator oversees communications for four parishes and two schools, maintaining consistent standards and supporting social media, websites, bulletins, and event promotion. The role combines strategic coordination with hands-on content creation, working with clergy, staff, and volunteers. It is a 35-hour-per-week position with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSocial Media ManagementContent CreationSocial Media SchedulingSocial Media AnalyticsWebsite ManagementGraphic DesignVideo EditingPhoto EditingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Channel CoordinationOrganizationProject ManagementDelegationCollaborationInitiativePrinted Materials ProductionAnalyticsCatholic Church Mission

Qualifications

Relevant Work Experience or CourseworkSocial Media Management ExperienceWebsite Content Update ExperiencePrinted Materials Experience

Full job description

Communications Coordinator for All Saints, Blessed Sacrament Parish & School, Mater Christi Parish & School, and Our Lady of the AmericasThe Communications Coordinator is a 35 hour/week position including occasional evening and weekend hours to cover events. Salary $35,000 - 40,000.The Communications Coordinator oversees and supports all communications efforts across four parishes and two schools. This role ensures that key communication needssuch as social media, websites, bulletins, and event promotionare consistently executed, whether through direct work or by coordinating with staff and volunteers.This position is both strategic and hands-on: the coordinator is responsible for maintaining standards, ensuring consistency, and filling in gaps when needed.Reports to the Priest(s), Business Managers, and PrincipalsDuties include but not limited to:Oversee all parish and school communications to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with mission.Maintain consistent branding across all materials, ensuring alignment with each parish and school specific mission.Manage or delegate social media posting (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), ensuring regular and engaging content.Ensure parish and school websites are accurate and up to date.Oversee the creation and distribution of weekly bulletins and major communications.Coordinate the design and production of flyers, graphics, and promotional materials.Support and help coordinate event promotion and communication efforts.Maintain a unified parish and school calendar.Collaborate with clergy, staff, and volunteers to gather content and ensure timely communication.Step in to directly create content (posts, flyers, bulletins, etc.) when support is needed or gaps arise.Capture or coordinate photo and video coverage of events.Maintain organization and archiving of communication materials. Skills & Qualifications:Core SkillsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and mission-aligned messaging.Experience managing or contributing to social media platforms, including content creation, scheduling, and basic analytics.Working knowledge of website management platforms. (e.g., eCatholic, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace)Basic graphic design skills. (e.g., Canva, Adobe tools) for flyers, bulletins, and digital content.Familiarity with video and photo content creation and editing. (e.g., CapCut, Final Cut, Canva, or similar tools)Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools. Coordination & Leadership AbilitiesAbility to oversee multiple communication channels and ensure consistency across platforms.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, calendars, and multiple projects.Comfortable delegating, collaborating with staff and volunteers, and providing clear direction.Ability to identify gaps in communication and step in to execute when needed.Self-starter who can take initiative while also working as part of a team. QualificationsRelevant work experience or coursework in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.Experience with social media management and/or website content updates.Experience creating or coordinating printed materials. (e.g., bulletins, flyers)Familiarity with analytics tools and using data to improve engagement is a plus.Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the mission and values of the Catholic Church. Please send resumes to: [email protected] ASAP

How this job compares

Set against the 2,125 open Communications jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35–40K/yr
  • New York median$100–142K/yr139 salary ranges
  • US median$93–140K/yr1,153 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $38K, is 69% below the New York median midpoint ($120K) — in the lowest quarter of Communications salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 218 open Communications jobs in New York and 2,125 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Communications postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 8 years (1,402 postings).
Education
810 of the 2,125 open Communications jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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