St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, located in Mahtomedi, MN, is currently seeking a part-time Communications Associate.

The Communications Associate supports and affirms the identity, mission and vision of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church by partnering with the Communications Director and the communications team, key staff, and ministry leaders throughout the church in order to clearly communicate programs and events via all channels. The Communications Associate will support both internal and external communications and be a liaison for Communications Director.

Essential Responsibilities:

Social Media and Storytelling

• Explore, expand, and advise on best social media (i.e., Meta suite, LinkedIn) and video (i.e., Vimeo, YouTube) platforms.
• Schedule, post, monitor, and regularly respond to comments on social media accounts.
• Brainstorm new ideas for engaging current audience and attracting new congregants and members via social media and video. “What ifs” welcome!
• Seek out stories of transformation as well as exciting things happening within each ministry area and share via social media, video, and print in a compelling way.

Communications Channel Support and Maintenance

• Assist with website updates, writing content for enews, website and print pieces, and proofing content created by communications team.
• Manage weekly communications metrics, gather staff feedback, and then partner with Communications Director to create slides and pulpit announcements based on pastoral and staff input.
• Support Communications Director in overseeing day-to-day communications as needs arise, including planning of messaging to internal and external audiences.

Communication Operations and Efficiency

• Utilize Google Shared Drive and Docs for flow of information between communications team members.
• Ongoing documentation supports communication processes.

Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Alignment with the mission, vision, and values of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience working in a similar or closely related position preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to building relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment; enjoys collaborating with other ministry areas and communicates professionally, effectively, and respectfully.
• Demonstrated experience in driving engagement through social media.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft and Google Suite of business products.

Work Hours:

This is a part-time position with a typical expectation of 20 hours per week. The specific work schedule is flexible and will be determined in collaboration with Supervisor. This is a fully onsite position. Occasional/rare evenings and weekends may be required; This position is required to work a short hospitality welcome desk shift on Christmas Eve and/or Easter Sunday and will be required to work a few 'all hands on deck' events throughout the year.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• similar/related: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person