Director of Marketing and Communication, Application Close : November 14, 2025 Jo

Ministry Team

Marketing and Communications

Reports To

Chief of Staff

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Grade

10

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Category

National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio

Starting Salary

$87,000-$90,000

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :

Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive marketing, communications, and public engagement strategies in line with the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ. Lead the Marketing and Communications team to engage a multiplicity of diverse internal and external audiences, increase the visibility and profile of the United Church of Christ, and position the organization as the "go to" source in the domain of religion and justice. Build and manage brand identity and all aspects of marketing communication to raise awareness of the organization and its ministries, engage the global community, and lead the effort to curate the story of the United Church of Christ. Coordinate strategic engagement with other national setting teams and with ministries across the breadth of the denomination for consistent messaging in pursuit of marketing and communications goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Curate and communicate the story and identity of the UCC by developing, implementing, and evaluating an integrated annual marketing, communications, and public engagement plan; to include brand management, media relations, communications, and public / partnership outreach that utilizes social media, print and digital content, and effectively promotes the denomination, engages donors, and educates internal and external partners about the mission, vision, and priorities of the wider church.
• Create a comprehensive strategy to support UCC leadership in cultivating and enhancing meaningful relationships with key external audiences, including media, public officials, and core influencers.
• Oversee messaging from the Office of the General Minister and President, led by the GMP and informed by the Chief of Staff, implementing a robust communications strategy across media platforms, from concept to publication, including ensuring copy editing of statements and scripts.
• Support and coordinate the curation of the UCC identity by developing a team of story-tellers and social media content creators internal and external to the National Setting, leveraging these networks to circulate the formative identity of the United Church of Christ; ensure that identity, messaging, marketing, and communication strategies are infused in all denominational efforts (e.g., programming, philanthropy, ministry support).
• Work in partnership with Director of Philanthropy to manage the production of all campaign collateral deliverables, engaging appropriate staff as necessary; connecting vision, mission and story to optimal philanthropic opportunity.
• Cultivate and manage working relationships with key press and media resources.
• Serve as publisher of United Church News; ensure full coverage of essential news content.
• Support the development of National Ministries statements and ensure distribution to relevant persons and constituencies, including key partners, government representatives, and local and national news media outlets.
• Serve as a member of the Policy Watch Table to inform and advise the GMP, through the Chief of Staff, through analysis of critical emerging issues with potential for engagement.
• Supervise the UCC digital content catalogue, directing online strategy and digital content for web and social media as one component with an integrated marketing, communications, and public engagement plan.
• Shape effective content management strategy for an accessible web presence via ucc.org which reflects core brand and values.
• Supervise the Marketing and Communications team including direct reports : News and Communications Manager, Special Projects and Program Manager, UCC Resources Manager, and others as defined.
• Identify critical marketing resources that can be utilized by the covenant partners of the United Church of Christ; through UCC Resources, catalogue and warehouse those resources on a user friendly, accessible, and interactive web page housed at ucc.org.
• Provide for effective training, support, and leadership to volunteers and leaders in alignment with marketing and communications objectives in all settings of the church.
• Cultivate long term, collaborative relationships with key strategic partners.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required to perform successfully in this position.

OTHER :

This position is based in Cleveland, OH and may work from home on a hybrid schedule (part days in office and part days at home).

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder's responsibility.

It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the NMUCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the NMUCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employer paid health, dental, pension, life, and disability benefits

Application Deadline

November 14, 2025

About the Organization

The United Church of Christ

Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not.

We believe in God's Continuing Testament.

We believe in Extravagant Welcome

We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives

EOE Statement

The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.

This position is currently accepting applications.