Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $42,000-49,000

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Lead and oversee effective internal and external communications strategies that raise awareness and accomplish measurable goals for Worship Center and its ministries.

This person reports to the Digital & Communications Director.

Schedule

Fulltime, salaried position. Exempt.

Experience & Abilities

• Education : Degree or equivalent work experience in Communications
• Experience : Project management and copywriting. Brand marketing experience is a plus.
• License / Certification : Valid PA driver’s license.
• Specific Abilities : Proficient in Apple operating systems. Possesses good communication skills and an understanding of communications / marketing techniques using print, web, email, social media, and other media formats.

Strategic white canvas thinker, detail-oriented, with strong creative writing skills. A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills who can also work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and implement best practice communications standards, plans, and systems that establish how Worship Center handles internal and external messaging.
• Collaborate with leadership to create communication strategies that reach various target audiences effectively with both print and digital offerings with messages that support Worship Center’s strategic goals, mission, and brand.
• Serve as the lead contact to other ministries for communication plans.
• Serve as project manager for project pitches and requests using web-based project management software. Coordinate the ordering of organizational promotional material through local vendors.
• Lead, manage, and implement education and training for best practices for internal and external communications.
• Lead and manage church email offerings.
• Serve as editor for content and provide copywriting, which includes blog posts, articles, stories, and scripts for ministry projects when needed.
• Collaborate with team when needed for digital content production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Foundational Requirements

• Have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Live a lifestyle that reflects Biblical standards.
• Be a member of Worship Center, or willing to become a member.
• Attend worship services regularly and participate in the life of the church family.
• Tithe to Worship Center.
• Fully embrace WC Staff Culture Values.

Staff Culture Values

1. A growing relationship with Jesus

• Loving God and loving others is the core of who we are
• Staying grounded in God’s Word and filled with the Holy Spirit is the best gift we can give to each other and the church

2. Authenticity

• Be real, open, and humble; have a servant’s heart
• Integrity and character matter
• We live out what we believe and teach, e.g. the value of relationships, serving, tithing, generosity, etc.

3. Work hard and have fun!

• Enthusiastic, positive, faith-oriented attitude
• Can-do, make-it-happen mindset
• Self-directed, motivated
• Don’t take ourselves too seriously

4. Honest communication with coworkers

• Believe-the-best is the default position
• Have each other’s backs; builds trust
• Don’t let conflict or disappointment go underground resolve it (Matthew 18 : 15)

5. Excellence

• We always bring our best
• We are resourceful and make the most of what we have
• Excellence honors God and inspires people

6. Empower Volunteers

• Serving our volunteers is a priority How can I help?
• Engaging others is better than doing it myself
• We can’t do it without them!

7. People really, really matter

• We accept and love people right where they are
• We will do everything we can to reach people
• We will treat everyone with respect
• People are more important than policy

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