About us
First Presbyterian Church is a Reformed church. Our Mission Statement is "…to discover and live the way of Christ in the expansive Grace of God.".
Our core strategies that allow us to set goals and measure how we're doing in practical ways are GATHER, GROW, and GO. We believe it's important to LIVE out our beliefs, and we carry them out through REFORMED THEOLOGY, INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY, MISSIONAL LIVING, and COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY. Learn more about us at https://www.firstpres.com.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Part-time Communications Coordinator needed at First Presbyterian Church. We’re needing a total of 25-28 hours per week between Sunday and Friday. Below is a general job description. This position is responsible for the internal and external communication activities of First Presbyterian Church. In charge of the marketing of the church through advertising, public relations and traditional, electronic, and emerging media. Oversees and is “hands-on” with both internal and external communications activities, assertively helping each ministry communicate their activities. Oversees all website, graphic, social media, print material, swag generated by all ministries
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Create and execute communication strategies to advance the core strategies (Gather, Grow, Go) the church’s mission statement and preserve a positive image.
- Tell the stories of what God is doing in and through First Presbyterian Church.
- Develop, recommend, and implement the marketing and communication strategies for the church.
- Communicate information regarding the church, its mission and activities, to appropriate targeted audiences through existing communications such as e-chimes, Sunday bulletin, email, blog, social media, and develop other channels as needed.
- Develop and maintain relationships with church leaders and media representatives at all levels.
- Improve and manage the church’s website and social media.
- Supervise outside designers, printers and other vendors as needed.
- Develop and manage the annual communications/marketing budget.
- Head up and carry out special projects and campaigns as assigned.
- Manage and produce the annual Celebrate magazine.
- Manage and edit videos.
- Work with administrative assistants and other staff in developing graphic designs
- Edit communications materials as needed.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Holds the characteristics of a dedicated Christian, positive attitude, self-starter, assertive, and committed to excellence.
- Feels a calling to help fulfill the church's mission "To discover and live the way of Christ in the expansive grace of God."
- Be able to demonstrate strong managerial skills and excellent written/oral communication skills.
- Possess a comprehensive knowledge of media strategies and processes.
- Understand printing and publication processes.
- Have strong computer skills with the ability to train others on web updates as needed.
- Broad understanding of marketing and mass communication utilizing current media and emerging technologies (radio, TV, print, web, social media, etc.)
- Have the ability to work with diverse personalities and interests.
- Be willing to work outside of normal business hours in relation to church events and meetings such as session or committee/team meetings.
- Possess the ability to handle stress, work independently and as a team member, and deal with people in a professional and Christian manner.
Preferred:
- Professional work in public information, journalism, advertising, marketing, current communication technologies, or related field. Experience in working in a church environment is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field is preferred.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Serves as a representative of the church, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with members of the church and with the public.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 28 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work on Sundays?
Experience:
- Journalism/ Communications: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
