What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Communications- Central Ministry position at Southeast Christian Church?
The Director of Communications helps people stay informed, connected, and equipped through clear, consistent, and strategic communication across all Southeast Christian Church campuses and platforms. This role leads the ongoing communication strategy that supports core ministries and long-term church health. Rather than reacting to one-off requests, this person builds sustainable, repeatable communication systems that elevate ministries, promote church-wide rhythms, and ensure our messaging is clear, timely, and action-oriented across all platforms.
What You Will Be Doing
Strategic Communication & Ministry Support
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with Southeast’s goals and values.
- Provide long-term communication support to ministry teams through clear messaging, campaign planning, and content strategy.
- Equip ministries with branded, sustainable materials to enhance outreach and engagement.
- Produce and distribute Southeast’s weekly Church News and manage the church-wide calendar.
Platform Oversight
- Lead content strategy and quality across all communication platforms:
- Website: Oversee maintenance, accuracy, and timely updates.
- Email: Manage email campaigns, newsletters, and announcements.
- Internal Staff Communication: Drive consistent messaging and collaboration among teams.
Content Creation & Copywriting
- Oversee the creation of compelling copy for events, ministries, and digital platforms.
- Develop promotional materials, campaign language, and editorial content.
- Collaborate with creatives and producers to produce high-quality visual and multimedia content.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise and develop the Communications Manager.
- Collaborate regularly with in-house creatives, producers, writers, and contractors.
- Oversee the work of freelance creatives, ensuring consistency with Southeast’s voice and standards.
- Foster a collaborative and aligned environment within the Creative Arts team and across departments.
Project Management & Workflow
- Triage and prioritize communication needs with a strategic lens.
- Lead projects from concept to delivery with clear timelines and execution plans.
- Partner with producers and initiative leads to ensure alignment on major campaigns.
- Build and improve systems that streamline communication efforts and avoid burnout.
What We Are Looking For
Leadership & Vision
- Inspires teams and ministries with clarity, direction, and purpose.
- Casts vision for communication that aligns with Southeast’s mission and priorities.
- Leads with humility, ownership, and a collaborative spirit.
Strategic Communication
- Crafts clear, compelling messaging across digital and print platforms.
- Thinks critically about communication challenges and leads through complexity.
- Plans ahead connecting seasonal rhythms with long-term church strategy.
Creative Collaboration
- Works seamlessly with writers, designers, videographers, and producers.
- Builds trust and alignment across departments and ministry teams.
- Brings creativity into strategy, bridging big ideas with execution.
Digital Fluency
- Confident managing web content, email platforms, and digital communications.
- Familiarity with CMS tools and email marketing systems.
- Understands digital behavior and platform-specific best practices.
Project & Process Management
- Excellent at juggling timelines, prioritizing needs, and following through.
- Leads multiple projects without losing clarity or quality.
- Brings order to chaos creating repeatable, scalable communication systems.
Cultural Awareness & Adaptability
- Communicates in ways that reflect the heart and values of Southeast.
- Sensitive to the needs of a diverse church body.
- Quick to adapt when priorities shift or feedback is needed.
Our Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience within/around a large church environment.
- Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church, or willing to become one.
- Exemplifies our seven staff values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and Fun.
- Agree with the *Statement of Faith, submit to the leadership established by the church, and lives out our church Mantras in tangible ways. https://www.southeastchristian.org/who-we-are#mantras
*Please read our Statement of Faith that is attached below. You will be asked if you agree with our Statement of Faith within the application process.
If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join us on mission, apply today!
