Communications Director

The Communications Director will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communication copy, branding, and plans to effectively convey the church's message to its congregation, community, and wider audience. They will utilize various channels like the church website, social media, automated communication, print materials, and multimedia presentations, while collaborating with our marketing and creative teams to align communication with the overall vision, values, and goals of the church and align with the church’s vision.

What you will do…

Strategic Communication Planning:

• • Developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies aligned with the church's mission and goals.
  • Identifying key target audiences for specific messaging within the congregation and community.
  • Setting communication objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.

Content Creation Management

• Writing and editing content and copy for the church website, newsletters, event promotion, series, graphics, announcements, and other communication materials.
• Overseeing the creation of effective language and copy that will coincide with our high-quality visual content in partnership with our design and video teams.
• Managing the church website content and ensuring its accuracy and accessibility.

Weekend Service & Special Event Support:

• Writing and editing content and copy for Live Welcome promotion & announcements.
• Overseeing the accurate implementation and execution of communication team responsibilities in our weekend services and special events including video, graphics, print signage, and announcements.

Social Media Engagement:

• Supporting the Marketing/Social Media team with necessary language and copy for various projects.

Internal Communications:

• Communicating important church updates, announcements, and events to the congregation through various channels including email, text, and live announcements.
• Collaborating with church staff and volunteers to ensure consistent brand and messaging.
• Facilitating internal communication to keep members informed of relevant events
• Overseeing communication workflows and copy for all automated communications via email and text in partnership with the Rock team.

Media Relations:

• Preparing press releases when necessary.

Event Communications:

• Developing communication plans for major church events like conferences, fundraisers, and special services.
• Creating strategy and language for materials and strategies for promotion and advertising in partnership with the Marketing team

Crisis Communications:

• Developing and implementing crisis communication plans to address potential issues or emergencies in partnership with executive leadership.

An ideal candidate has:

• Excellent copywriting, written, and oral communication skills; attention to detail with particular regard to spelling and grammar
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and social media platforms
• Project management skills to manage multiple communication initiatives
• Ability to collaborate effectively with church leadership and staff
• Understanding of church culture and theology
• Familiarity with planning marketing strategies that will use graphic and video strategy
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet management skills
• High level problem-solving and communications skills
• A sense of urgency and is able to meet deadlines consistently

Experience:

• Degree in Communications, Marketing or Creative Design
• Experience with content creation
• Having proven strength in leadership, management and team-building
• Experience working with stakeholders
• 2+ years’ experience (volunteer or staff) in a large church setting
• Graphic Design experience a plus
• Excellent organization, self-motivated, and is proactive

Personal Life:

• Model biblical integrity and character in all aspects of life (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9).
• Demonstrate a passion for worship and a heart for leading students in their faith journey.
• Cultivate healthy relationships and model biblical community within the church and personal life.

Work Schedule/Environment:

• Weekdays: Monday–Friday; special events as needed.
• 40 hours per week
• Office environment and set-up for special events as needed.

Opportunity statement:
Cornerstone’s employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age or national origin. The Church does however, reserve the right to employ persons who have a Christian background and align with the vision, values, and doctrinal statement of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. Each employee must be a member of Cornerstone supporting the vision and values of the church.

Are you ready to lead the communication strategy at a thriving organization?