STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Department: Communications

Reports To: Executive Director of Operations

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

FLSA Status: Salary, Professional Exempt

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, some evenings and weekends

Job Class: Director

Benefit Eligibility: Full-time benefited

Location: UPC Main Campus

Pay Range: $80,000 to $90,000

SUMMARY

The UPC mission is: We are a family of communities joining Jesus to transform our lives and the lives of neighbors at the University of Washington, in our neighborhoods, and all around the world.

If you’re a visionary and strategic communications leader who can creatively translate mission into clear and compelling opportunities for engagement, this role could be a great fit.

We seek a leader who will bring fresh perspectives to the communications team and inspire excellence in those around them. Vision, creativity, strategy, energy, flexibility, professionalism, and a deep investment in our mission will be the hallmarks of a successful leader in this significant role.

At a high level, this role will:

· Unify and align all channels of communication.

· Partner with ministries to help them better reach and engage specific audiences.

· Develop world-class content by leveraging the voice and influence of our senior pastor.

· Ensure regular analysis of digital analytics and continual improvement of communication strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Attends department and UPC staff meetings: Devotions, Lunch, TouchPoint, etc.

· Participates in corporate worship at UPC. Be a welcoming presence:

o Greet guests and make introductions to members.

o Actively engage in hospitality.

· Supervision:

o Schedule regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports.

o Provide coaching to ensure growth of staff in individual areas.

o Conduct annual staff reviews.

· Construct internal and external communication strategies for UPC and ministry.

· Lead cross-functional teams to develop campaign concepts and directives for high level promotions, including creative direction/copy writing/social media/digital strategy etc.

· Work with Executive leadership on medium and long-range messaging.

· Develop a holistic digital outreach strategy; from first click-to-participation

· Provide strong leadership for the Communications staff, developing a cohesive and professional team who work collaboratively and creatively to produce omni-channel marketing and digital tools that effectively communicate UPC’s mission.

· Create clear pathways and guidelines for staff, elders, congregants, and community members to access Communications resources and services.

· Ownership for UPC website, working collaboratively to ensure website is actively advancing UPC’s mission and strategic priorities.

· Ensure a high level of quality, innovation, and branding in all internal and external communications, including timely production of all deliverables.

· Solid stewardship of budget and resources through analytics and measurements.

· Cultivate collaborative working relationships with UPC staff members, elders, lay leaders, and congregants through active involvement with staff and congregation.

· Invite and equip the UPC community to use their gifts in ministry, including the ministry of communications, by engaging congregants as writers, videographers, and more.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Deep and growing faith in Jesus Christ and a theology consistent with the mission of UPC. Has read and understood the Essential Tenets and agree to support them in the work you do at UPC.

· Strong organizational skills, ability to set team priorities and manage multiple projects. Comfortable meeting deadlines, thoughtful about utilizing resources and can lead a team to deliver good work under time constraints.

· Critical, out-of-the-box thinker who is client-service oriented, flexible and funny (yes, sense of humor required).

· Strong bias for action.

· Demonstrated ability to collaboratively strategize communication initiatives and priorities. Works well with team members.

· Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Familiarity with church or non-profit environments, preferred.

· Cross-cultural competency and awareness.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

· An understanding for Elementor (WordPress)

· Process-oriented including the ability to juggle details amidst big picture vision, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Physical ability to walk stairs, work on feet or sit for extended time, and lift 20 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· This job regularly requires ability to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk and hear.

· Energy and enthusiasm for a varied work schedule (some late nights/early mornings), including Sundays.

OTHER

Position required to be on-site Sundays from 7am – 1pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98105