Director of Communications
Athens First United Methodist Church
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Athens, GA 30601
$55,000 - $65,000 a year - Full-time
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Salary
$55,000 - $65,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
401(k)
Paid time off
Full Job Description Job Title: Director of Communications
Position Objective:
The Director of Communications will lead design, marketing and communication of various church events and church-wide publications. The Director of Communications is responsible for working closely with the program and administrative staff in order to provide quality support in the area of graphic design and communication. They will practice personal disciplines that reflect the Christian faith and the ability to communicate that faith through witness and example. This position is supervised by the Senior Minister and is accountable to the Staff-
Parish Relations Committee.
General Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Planning and Vision
• Understand Athens First United Methodist Church’s strategic goals and mission, and work collaboratively with program staff.
• Analyze the church’s creative processes and technologies, as related to communications, determining areas needing improvement/development.
• Study the creative marketplace in order to utilize resources for creative communication development.
• Internally communicate creative processes and style guidelines with other staff members and hold staff members accountable to publication deadlines.
• Make decisions in a deadline driven environment in the most efficient way possible.
Production Process
• Prepare and publish Sunday worship bulletins.
• Prepare and publish weekly emailed Steeple newsletter.
• Oversee all designs, copywriting and direction for church-wide publications.
• Quality control, including proofing, reviewing and evaluating creative output and project procedures.
• Ongoing development and management of website information and function/design, maintaining clear and relevant communication and direction.
• Ensure that procedures are followed for the website and EventU calendar.
• Ongoing development and management of social media to ensure effective use.
• Maintain the information on external church message boards and internal monitors (in conjunction with program assistants).
• Develop and manage external church advertising under the guidance of the Senior
Minister.
• Design and prepare materials for yearly stewardship campaign in conjunction with the
Senior Minister.
• Meet with program staff to discuss event priorities and promotion strategies.
• Prepare a yearly budget for church communications.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Strong understanding of “Branding” as it relates to marketing and promotions
• Excellent skills in communications, personal relationships, and writing.
• Strong skills in project management, managing timelines, and managing multiple projects at one time
• Ability to communicate effectively using various social media platforms
• Ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with other church leaders and volunteers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint), as well as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and website content management systems.
• Willingness to learn new technology and skills to maintain efficiency and relevance in the area of communications.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. For full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 25, 2022, but materials will be received until the position is filled. Anticipated start date for position is
December 2022.
Please direct any questions about this position to Brett Iley, Executive Director of Finance and
Administration, at 706-543-1442.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Athens, GA 30601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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