Communication Director - The Orchard Church

Position Overview

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Communication

• Proactively develop strategies to clarify and communicate weekly church messaging in partnership with leadership and ministry leaders
• Work collaboratively with all staff to create consistency in messaging and branding
• Develop systems to organize, prioritize, and communicate promotional items
• Lead all efforts related to creation, strategy, and execution of digital and social media channels

Content Creation & Management

• Design and create graphics, art, videos, and promotional materials for church-wide activities
• Oversee all print and digital materials related to promotions
• Manage social media messaging and advertising campaigns
• Create and manage weekly email newsletter and quarterly print newsletter
• Capture "the story" via photo and video content
• Edit and produce videos for church use

Website & Technical Management

• Oversee and maintain the church's website
• Connect Registrations to Kiosks by integrating them into Display Church
• Create signage and direction projects that coordinate with overall communications theme

Team Leadership

• Enlist, equip, and encourage qualified volunteer teams and interns to accomplish communications goals
• Develop and maintain the communications department budget
• Other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor

Qualifications & Requirements

Spiritual

• A heart for the local church and a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Passion to use communications to reach others

Education & Experience

• Degree in communications, media, or related field, OR
• 2-4 years' experience in communications

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Understanding of copywriting, graphic design, layout, and publishing
• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing
• Experience with search engine marketing, Google Analytics, and Google AdWords

Professional Skills

• Impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership track record
• Ability to take projects from beginning to end
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects
• Action-oriented with focus, passion and initiative
• Builds effective relationships with various stakeholders
• Creative thinking in a fast-paced environment
• Open to feedback and committed to improvement

Core Competencies

• Leadership/Influence
• Initiative/Good Work Ethic
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Planning and Organizing
• Tolerance for Stress
• Strong communication skills

Working Conditions

Environment

• Office environment with proper heating, cooling, and lighting
• Some travel to various locations and facilities required
• Work performed both inside and outside in various venues
• Potential exposure to healthcare facilities, schools, and other gathering venues

Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, sitting and occasional waiting
• Light lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to drive or travel by air, both domestically and internationally
• This is not an hourly position; willingness to perform ministry duties outside regular hours when needed

Mental Demands

• Ability to manage multiple demands on time and energy
• Maintain balance between Spiritual Enrichment, Learning Opportunities, Socialization, Service Opportunities and Needed Services

Employment Status

• Full-Time, Exempt
• Classification: Administrative Staff
• The position description is not a contract for employment, and either party may terminate employment at any time, for any reason