Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• The Communications Manager guides the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate IFI's mission.
• The Communications Manager Will (list Not All Inclusive)
• Research, develop, implement, and evaluate a Columbus communications plan across IFI's discrete audiences in collaboration with the IFI team and constituents, including:
• Monthly email newsletters to local Columbus volunteers, prayers, donors, and students.
• Social media strategies and post content to be used by the Columbus ministry accounts
• Online content on websites and social media that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action
• Columbus websites performance, including making improvements to increase visitor engagement online
• Print/online graphics, such as mass mailings, newsletters, brochures, videos, and websites
• Videos to vividly express IFI's ministry to international students, local volunteers, and donors.
• Ensure media needs for local events, such as, event signups, video/audio, photography, and mailed/online promotions

Requirements

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Is faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible and hold others accountable
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Exhibits a positive, professional manner and ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
• Work for a growing Christian organization
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff