Director of & Communications

Director of Advancement & Communications

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Location:

St. Louis, MO,

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. The Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia for the Archdiocese.

The Director of Advancement & Communications for St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish develops and implements the long‑term marketing and communications vision for the parish and school’s identity and brand, while also overseeing advancement initiatives that enhance fundraising levels and expand sources of revenue in fulfillment of the parish mission.

• Promote the parish and school’s mission by planning, developing, and implementing all marketing and communications strategies.
• Develop and manage school and parish communications, including website content, social media, printed materials, and e‑communication platforms; keep all content current.
• Supervise production of the weekly bulletin, ensuring information matches the web and social media.
• Coordinate and enforce consistent application of the parish and school’s identity (logo, tagline, fonts, etc.) across all materials.
• Collaborate with parish organization heads to safeguard and promote the parish brand with the stewardship committee.
• Assist parish organizations in designing graphics and promoting events.
• Work with the Pastor, Finance Manager, School Principal, Parish Council, Finance Committee, and parishioners, parents, and alumni on development and stewardship matters, including fundraising programs.
• Develop programs and direct special events (e.g., Parish Auction) to increase operating and restricted revenue and constituent engagement.
• Collaborate with the finance manager to report advancement income, apply restricted gifts, and thank donors promptly.
• Create donor‑care programs to encourage community and partnership.
• Attend Archdiocesan meetings to network and gain professional knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor and Associates.
• Develop and direct the school alumni program:
  • Establish and maintain an alumni database and coordinate an Alumni Development Committee.
  • Develop donor cultivation events and relationship‑building opportunities.
  • Correspond with alumni and create a donor‑care program to thank donors promptly and publicly when appropriate.
  • Serve as an alumni advocate to champion their voice, honor institutional history, and inform the current population.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, business administration, or related fields.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in communications and marketing, preferably in a leadership position.
• Ability to work full‑time and be available for occasional weekends and evenings.
• Experience with web content management and e‑communication programs.
• Experience with fundraising, brand development, and public relations concepts preferred.

• Active and practicing member of the Catholic faith.
• Top‑tier communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong spokesperson for the parish and the school.
• Personable, outgoing, energetic, welcoming, and professional.
• Able to manage and honor confidential information.
• Able to collaborate with school and parish leadership and constituent groups.
• Self‑starter with strong project‑management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce error‑free published materials in a timely manner.
• Independent worker who can outline and implement an annual calendar for solicitations, communications, donor cultivation, sponsor ships, and special events.
• Flexible to change course, respond to opportunities, and stay focused on priorities.

• Work well with, lead, and direct volunteers while collaborating with the community leadership to advance the parish mission.
• Meet regularly with the Pastor and Finance Manager to identify financial goals and track progress.

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.