Responsibilities

• Leading church-wide communications strategy and ensuring communications align with Idlewild’s mission, voice, and values
• Developing communication plans for ministries, worship, seasonal initiatives, and special events
• Managing and maintaining an engaging church website and digital presence
• Creating and overseeing weekly email communications and specialty campaigns
• Developing engaging social media strategy and content to connect with members, visitors, and the wider Memphis community
• Producing and coordinating video storytelling for worship, ministry promotion, YouTube, and social media
• Designing and formatting worship bulletins and related materials
• Advising pastors, staff, and ministry leaders on communication best practices and audience engagement
• Supporting major initiatives such as stewardship campaigns, Vacation Bible School, congregational events, and promotional projects
• Coordinating outside creative contractors, including videographers, photographers, and designers, as needed
• Monitoring engagement and communication effectiveness to improve reach and connection

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, media, or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, digital media, graphic design, or related work
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and project-management skills
• Experience with social media, email marketing, website management, and digital communication platforms
• Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress, Constant Contact, Realm, YouTube, and Microsoft Office (or similar platforms)

Preferred

• Video production and editing experience preferred
• Experience in church communications or mission-driven organizations is a plus

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development support
• A collaborative, mission-driven staff culture
• The opportunity to shape communications for a dynamic and engaged church community
• Competitive salary - minimum $58,000 - negotiable based on experience