Company Description

St. Mark's United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community focused on following the teachings of Jesus Christ. The church is dedicated to helping individuals grow in knowledge, faith, and grace while serving neighbors both locally and globally. St. Mark's emphasizes mission as a way of life and invites all to engage in worship and community-driven initiatives. Located in Lincoln, NE, St. Mark's is committed to making a positive impact through service and heartfelt connections.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Lincoln, NE, for a Communications & Marketing Director. St. Mark's United Methodist Church is seeking a creative, strategic, and faith-minded professional to lead our communications, marketing, and community engagement efforts. This position plays a key role in shaping how St. Mark's connects with both our congregation and the wider community—through social media, digital and print communications, media relations, and community partnerships.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans that align with St. Mark's mission and ministries. 
• Manage and grow St. Mark's social media presence across multiple platforms, with a focus on expanding reach and engagement. 
• Oversee communications, marketing, and public relations support to all church ministries and programs. 
• Create and edit written content for web, social media, print, and video. 
• Design marketing collateral and visual materials using Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools. 
• Oversee media relations and traditional advertising efforts. 
• Monitor and evaluate digital engagement data to identify opportunities for growth, improve communication strategies, and ensure measurable impact across all marketing initiatives. 
• Supervise and collaborate with communications staff and volunteers. 
• Develop and implement the church’s annual stewardship strategy in collaboration with the Sr. Pastor, Executive Director, and Finance Committee. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in social media strategy and content creation.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or similar design programs.
• Experience with community engagement or non-profit communications a plus.
• An understanding of and appreciation for faith-based work and church culture.

If you're passionate about strategic communication, creative storytelling, and making a difference through faith and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you.