Communications & Community Engagement Director

Joliet, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableManager2+ years expPart time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and lead Messiah Lutheran Church’s external communications and community outreach, shaping content and campaigns across the website, social channels, and promotional materials while partnering with church leadership on outreach and evangelism workstreams.

  • Own strategy development across communications and outreach
  • Manage channels including website, social media, and email
  • Collaborate with Pastor and ministry leaders on campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement communication, marketing, and outreach strategies that support the mission of Messiah Lutheran Church.
  • Manage the church's website, social media, email communications, and promotional materials.
  • Create engaging content that tells the story of Messiah Lutheran Church and invites others into a relationship with Christ.
  • Bring fresh ideas for marketing, advertising, community outreach, and evangelism.
  • Build relationships with community leaders, organizations, and groups that use the church building.
  • Attend church staff, leadership, and community meetings as needed.
  • Assist with opening the church building for outside groups and community events.
  • Work collaboratively with the Pastor, Lay Minister Board, church staff, and ministry leaders to promote ministries and events
  • Stay informed on communication trends, social media, and cultural changes to help Messiah effectively connect with today's community.

Requirements

  • Demonstrate a growing Christian faith and a passion for sharing the Gospel.
  • Have at least two years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
  • Be proficient in social media, digital communications, and basic marketing strategies.
  • Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Be creative, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Have experience with website management, graphic design.

Benefits

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Flexible schedule
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Messiah Lutheran Church

Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Founded in 1967
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
61 employees (11 in marketing)

Salaries

Community Management median pay in the United States

$75K/yr

Most earn $59K to $93K. Based on 946 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
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Median Tenure
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Communications & Community Engagement Director

Messiah Lutheran Church · Joliet, IL · Hybrid