What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Assistant position at Covenant Church - Greer?
Job Title: Communications Assistant
Supervisor: Director Communications & Media
Classification: Part-Time (20 Hours)
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate
Position Overview:
The Communications Assistant plays a vital support role on the Communications Team
at Covenant Church. Working under the direction of the Director of Communications &
Media, this position helps ensure that all church communications are clear, creative, and
timely. The Communications Assistant will assist with content creation, scheduling,
proofreading, and general administrative tasks to help maintain the church’s brand and
communication standards across print, digital, and social media platforms.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist with weekly email newsletters, ministry updates, and special
announcements.
• Help maintain and update the church website with accurate, timely content.
• Support the creation of printed materials, including bulletins, brochures, flyers, and
event signage.
• Proofread and edit content for accuracy, tone, and consistency.
• Assist in managing church social media accounts through scheduling posts,
curating content, and monitoring engagement.
• Create basic graphics using templates and brand guidelines (e.g., Canva).
• Support photo and video projects as needed, including capturing content at events
and services.
• Maintain digital archives of photos, videos, and communication materials.
• Assist with uploading sermon videos to appropriate platforms (e.g., website,
YouTube).
• Pull and organize livestream and video analytics for reporting purposes.
• Provide backup support for Sunday morning livestream monitoring as needed.
• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of communication timelines for various
ministries.
• Help with signage needs around the church campus (design, printing, installation
support)
• Support the recruitment, coordination, and oversight of communications and media
volunteers.
Qualifications:
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of communications tools (email platforms, social media
scheduling tools, Canva, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate within a team.
• Familiarity with church communications or nonprofit communications is a plus.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Covenant Church.
Additional Information:
• Part-time position with flexible hours. Must be available Sunday mornings; evening
work may be required for major events.
Interested parties should forward a complete application packet to Greg Davenport at gdavenport@covenantgreer.org.
- Cover letter with general background information, family, community involvement, and hobbies
- Current resume
- List of 3 references