Responsibilities

• Oversee centralized communication on behalf of the church to the church membership and community to support transparency, awareness, and understanding.
• Design and maintain the church’s external branding and image in support of the mission and strategies of the church, as determined by the Senior Pastor and Church Council.
• Coordinate processes to engage members of the local community and congregation to increase participation and discipleship.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Serve as appointed staff representative on church committees
• Consult with Senior Pastor on church communication and branding strategies.
• Manage and edit the church website through design and content creation.
• Design, develop, and execute marketing campaigns across all domains (e.g., social media, print, web).
• Support church ministries and events with the development of print and digital materials, website information, and advertising.
• Produce and distribute a weekly e-newsletter or equivalent ongoing news publication.

Requirements

• Basic fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, WordPress, MailChimp, social media platforms
• Baccalaureate Degree (B.A. or B.S) in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or Advertising from an accredited institution
• At least three years experience performing two of the essential functions described above
• Combination of education and experience relevant to the above
• Ability to obtain approval from Safe Gatherings through the Great Plains UMC Conference for workers with children, youth and/or developmentally disabled adults.

Nice to have

• Ability to produce clear and concise written communication.
• Ability to collaborate with others in editing written communications.
• Skill in team based work and interpersonal communication.
• High attention to detail and concern for accuracy; conscientiousness.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage projects independently with minimal, outcome-oriented guidance.
• Proactive work ethic and resourceful, problem solving attitude.
• Advanced web-based communications knowledge, skills, and experience (primarily website and social media).
• Interest in, and ability to, leverage advances in digital tools and social media platforms
• Graphic design skills and experience

Benefits

• Discounted On-Site Childcare
• Flexible Hours
• Retirement Matching
• PTO/Paid Holidays