Overview
Prescott United Methodist Church is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Communications & Publications Coordinator to support the life and ministries of our church through clear, engaging communication.
This person will oversee our print and digital communications, including newsletters, worship materials, website updates, and social media. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and organizer who enjoys telling stories, managing details, and helping people stay connected and informed.
Responsibilities
- Publications & Print (Core “Publisher” duties)
- Produce the weekly worship bulletin and any special service programs (holy days, funerals, weddings, seasonal services).
Digital & Web Content
- Keep website content up to date, including events, news/blog posts, and key ministry information (no heavy coding required; basic familiarity with website editors is sufficient).
- Post and update event information and other time-sensitive content to the events/calendar and blog pages.
- Work with staff to ensure online information is accurate, inviting, and easy to navigate.
Social Media & Email Communications
- Plan, create, and schedule posts for the church’s social media channels that reflect our mission, values, and current ministries.
- Share stories, photos, upcoming events, and celebrations in a warm, accessible, and appropriate way.
- Monitor comments and messages and respond or redirect them to staff as appropriate.
- Assist with email communication, such as e-newsletters and special announcements.
Worship Graphics & Slides
- Create announcement and worship slides for services and special events (song lyrics, readings, announcements, and visual backgrounds), in collaboration with the Technical Director and worship team.
- Ensure worship visuals are accurate, easy to read, and aligned with the overall look and feel of our communications.
Collaboration & Administration
- Work closely with the Office Manager, pastoral staff, Technical Director, and ministry leaders to gather information and plan communications.
- Help maintain a basic communications calendar so staff and volunteers know what’s going out and when.
- Occasionally support other office and communications tasks as needed.
- Coordinate and produce the monthly newsletter (print and/or email): plan content with staff, edit and proofread submissions, design layout, and oversee printing/distribution.
- Create and update seasonal and event publications (postcards, flyers, brochures, mailers, etc.).
- Maintain consistent branding, formatting, and tone across all church publications.
Qualifications
- Required
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with good attention to detail.
- Experience creating and formatting documents such as newsletters, bulletins, flyers, or similar.
- Comfort using basic design and layout tools (e.g., Microsoft Publisher, Canva, Adobe InDesign).
- Experience managing social media for an organization, group, or small business (not just personal accounts).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with good organization and follow-through.
Preferred (Nice to Have, Not Dealbreakers)
- Experience updating a website using a content management system (e.g., Wix).
- Familiarity with basic photo editing and graphics (cropping, resizing, simple layouts).
- Experience creating or managing worship slides or presentation graphics (PowerPoint, ProPresenter, etc.).
- Basic understanding of email marketing tools (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar).
Personal Qualities
- Warm, approachable, and able to communicate graciously with a wide range of people.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently once trained.
- A team player who listens well and collaborates with staff and volunteers.
- Values confidentiality, sensitivity, and integrity when handling church and member information.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Hours: Approximately28-30 hours per week, with some flexibility. Some duties may require set hours during the church office’s regular schedule.
Location: Primarily on-site at Prescott United Methodist Church in Prescott, AZ, with potential for limited remote work for certain tasks (to be discussed).
- Comfortable working in a Christian church environment and supporting the mission and values of Prescott United Methodist Church.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $29,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
