Job title: Communications Director

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Mandi Bickel, Director of Operations at: mandi.bickel@freechristian.org

Job status:  Part-Time 20hrs/week, could include Sundays and some holidays

Roles & Responsibilities:

Communications/Marketing Support/Graphic Design Creation (75%)

• Email - oversee all email communications in the life of the church

  ○ Design and send out weekly communications

  ○ Design and send emails on behalf of ministries and Elders as requested

  ○ Manage @freechristian.org email accounts. Help with initial set up of FCC email for new staff.

• Website - Maintain and update Squarespace for Main Church Site and VBS Site

  ○ Produce registration pages and forms for events

• Print - design and produce print materials

• Help coordinate church mailings, yearly

• Social Media- create and maintain a social media presence in line with communication strategy

  ○ Maintain log of photos

  ○ Interact with those who respond

  ○ Ensure FCC follows current proper social media etiquette

  ○ Plan paid posts/marketing

Communication Strategy (15%)

• Manage overall ministry communications requests

• Maintain communication strategies across all media platforms to consistently express the ministry of the church with a balance of focus to the congregation (internal) and community (external)

• Educate staff on communications strategy and processes

• Coordinate with ministry leaders on communication strategies

• Evaluate effectiveness of communications

IT & Church Office Support (10%)

Order new computers as needed and troubleshoot basic IT problems/printer problems, elevate concerns when necessary

Character/Personality Traits:

• Growing Christian, mature individual with a love for God and people

• Passionate to collaborate and use communication as a tool for ministry

• Proven ability to maintain productivity and accuracy during high-demand periods

Proficiencies:

• Creative and helpful approach to supporting staff and the congregation

• Able to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Working knowledge of HTML, knowledge of additional web languages and understanding of User Experience Design

• Proficient in modern technology suites: Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, Express, Premier), Mac OS, Windows OS, Squarespace, Constant Contact and social media platforms

• Multimedia Content Creation (Preferred)