Job Title: Marketing & Communications Associate                          Written/Revised: 05/01/2024

Location: Resurrection Cemetery                                                      FLSA Code:   Non-Exempt (Hourly) 

Responsible to: Director                                                                    

Under the supervision of the Communications and Marketing Coordinator and in accordance with established policies and procedures, assist in marketing and communications activities of Catholic Cemeteries of Columbus.  The position is expected to use personal judgment in carrying out routine duties and responsibilities.

            This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the Cemetery and Diocesan policy and procedures manuals.

II.        ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support of the Church and the Diocese’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
2. Set an example for employees by personal adherence to and compliance with personnel policies and procedures and by personal adherence to Catholic Doctrine and Catholic principles of morality.
3. Marketing and Communications

1. Develop, coordinate, facilitate, manage, organize, implement, and perform with effectiveness, timeliness, accuracy, and attention to detail, the administrative activities of the office.
2. Work within the established budget for Cemetery communications and marketing.
3. Implement established marketing and communications plans and assist with periodic updates.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with representatives of the Catholic parishes, funeral home industry, and various marketing and communications vendors and suppliers.
5. Manage the content of the Cemeteries’ diocesan website and social media platforms.
6. Coordinate the production of special communications, as required.
7. Produce, and work with outside vendors to produce, various graphic designs, images and publications using graphic design software.
8. Support Cemetery special events, including but not limited to Memorial Day and All Saints/All Souls events.
9. Support Cemetery fundraising activities, including but not limited to wreath and flower campaigns; assist with the Cemetery capital and other fundraising campaigns.
10. Update (or request updates be completed by third-party graphic designer) and maintain files for version changes to Cemetery documents and publications, and create and maintain changelogs to document the history of these version changes.
11. Assist with online giving, setting up and managing giving forms and interacting with support, as needed.

1. Perform other duties as assigned.
2. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for this job.  

III.       OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complies with federal, state, and local safety laws.
2. Maintains a neat and safe work area.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

IV.       POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

            To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.          Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the       essential functions.

            Required: Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children             program.

            Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or equivalent             experience.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have work experience in the deathcare industry or Catholic parish, but this position is designed also as an entry-level position for an individual with experience performing:

1. Special event communication coordination and facilitation.
2. Ministry in the Catholic Church; and
3. Development and fund-raising experience.

            Job Related Skills:     

1. A working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church; must also be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
2. Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills.

Submit cover letter, resume, and references to Dcn. Jeffrey Fortkamp at [email protected]