Communications Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the church-wide communication strategy: what gets communicated, when, and through which channels
• Lead, develop, and project-manage the Communications team, including graphic design, video, and social media staff or contractors, plus volunteers
• Steward Living Hope’s brand and visual identity, and provide creative direction for sermon series, campaigns, and digital, print, and environmental pieces
• Partner with the Lead Pastor on church-wide communication and the visual and video needs of teaching series
• Oversee the website, app, email newsletters, and social media, and use engagement data to refine strategy
• Gather and share stories of life change and community impact
• Equip Campus Ministry Coordinators and ministry leaders with clear processes, timelines, and request deadlines
• Oversee Sunday audio, video, and streaming with the Campus Pastors and Worship Directors, including equipment care, production standards, and tech team training
• Keep messaging clear and focused so the church isn’t overloaded with communication

Requirements

• A growing follower of Jesus who loves the local church
• 3 or more years of experience in communications, marketing, or creative leadership, ideally in a church or nonprofit setting
• Able to lead a creative team and manage several projects and deadlines at once
• Strong writing, branding, and creative direction skills
• Working knowledge of websites, email platforms, social media, and analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field preferred
• Agrees with Living Hope’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, and will follow the Employee Handbook and church Constitution
• Attends staff and campus meetings

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start
• Health and dental insurance (employee premium covered by employer)
• Disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer contribution
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 10 paid holidays per year