Communications Director

Chandler, AZ (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Compass Christian Church’s brand and multi-channel communications through a proactive, strategic leadership role.

  • Own brand voice, storytelling, and cross-platform content strategy
  • Must-have: senior communications leadership at a mid-to-large church
  • Standout: manages ~150 projects per month and advances long-range planning

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary steward of Compass’s brand, voice, and storytelling across all platforms
  • Lead and develop the Communications team, fostering a collaborative, healthy, and high-performing culture
  • Partner with pastors and ministry leaders to plan communication strategies early, guiding ideas toward the most effective outcomes
  • Manage a high-volume project pipeline (approximately 150 projects per month) using established systems and workflows (Asana-based ticketing process)
  • Bring greater proactivity and long-range planning to communications, particularly for video and major initiatives
  • Refine and further define Compass’s brand DNA—clarifying who Compass is and how it communicates
  • Oversee content creation across print, digital, video, web, and weekend environments
  • Provide editorial leadership as a wordsmith, ensuring consistency in tone, theology, and messaging
  • Oversee website content and structure (with IT managing widgets and plugins)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, ministry leaders, and campus teams to ensure alignment and excellence

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Communications Director or senior communications leader at a mid-to-large-sized church
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in branding, storytelling, and multi-channel campaigns
  • Background in marketing, communications, or creative leadership; secular marketing experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex workflows, and handle a high volume of projects
  • Strong editorial and writing skills; ability to function as the voice of the church
  • Experience with project management systems (Asana or similar)
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to plan ahead and elevate a department from reactive to proactive
  • Relational intelligence and confidence to guide leaders through thoughtful decision-making
  • Alignment with Compass Christian Church’s mission, theology, and relational ministry culture

Preferred

  • Experience in the secular marketing or communications world is a strong plus.

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.3%
Direct
48.3%
Referral
6%
Social
16.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~36

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (17% of company)