General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists
Assistant Ministerial Secretary - Ministerial
General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Ministerial Secretary is responsible for designing and supervising the dissemination of Ministerial projects and programs across a range of media platforms. These platforms include creating newsletters and writing news and feature articles for web and print publications, managing social media, coordinating with television networks, and helping with other communication projects as needed. They work in collaboration with GC and Division leadership to equip and provide resources for them to align their department's work with GC initiatives, such as Global TMI, Back to the Altar, Revival, and Reformation.
COMPENSATIONFull-time exempt position with benefitsRemuneration Range: 89-104% ($83k - $97k annually)BENEFITS
Salary employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans, etc.
SUPERVISOR
Ramon Canals - Ministerial SecretaryESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops and implements comprehensive communication and marketing strategies which help to promote and increase distribution of department resources and publications through social media and other avenues (I. e. twitter, Facebook, websites, internet channels, etc.)Ministerial liaison for departments and division leadership for aligning their areas with GC initiatives.Identifies ways to effectively disseminate departmental teaching content, resources, Revival and Reformation resources, and Evangelistic resources in different languages and cultures. Includes translation into large numbers of languages, better distribution methods, reduction of shipping costs, etc.Establishes relationships and coordinates the sharing of best practices, resources, successful methods and aids to the world field.Develops and implements marketing strategies for Ministerial Association's three journals (Ministry, Elder's Digest, and Stronger Together, (for Minister's Spouses).Develops, coordinates and implements strategies for videos, spots, internet channels, and other marketing for TV programs such as Ministry in Motion, "It is Written" (Spanish), Hope Sabbath School etc.Gathers, writes, and uses inspirational and testimonial stories on Ministerial Association programs, journals, and initiatives designed to motivate others to use and become involved.Develops strategic relationships with other communicators, social media professionals, video production managers, and marketing specialists in order to better communicate Ministerial Association and GC initiatives such as Back to the Altar Revival and Reformation, Mission to the Cities, Comprehensive Health Evangelism, Global Total Member Involvement, Adventist Mission (Centers of Influence, 10/40 window/church planting etc.).Assists the Ministerial Secretary and Associates in the strategic planning and development of departmental resources.Monitors master advertising calendar for all department produced content. Includes establishing and coordination of teams to run booths at events that help to promote the content of the Ministerial Association and GC initiatives.Leads out in the development process of PR pictures, office wall mission and promotional materials and pictures and wordings etc.Serves as member of departmental executive leadership team and attends meetings as scheduled.Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchMust maintain a regular and reliable work schedule.QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in Theology or Religion.Master's degree or Master of Divinity (MDiv) preferred.Coursework in communications or marketing a plus.Experience in administration at higher levels of church organization, i.e., ministerial association of conferences, unions, divisions, and/or denominational institutions.Relevant recent experience in communications and/or marketing required.Experience and demonstrated skill with social media, networking, building strategic collaborative relationships, writing and creative marketing plans required. Experience in marketing or advertising to young adults preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of principles and policies of the General Conference and beliefs of the Church. Knowledge of church structure and organization.Must be able to clearly communicate the vision, mission and priorities of Ministerial Association with spiritual emphasis.Must able to take appropriate initiative and manage all phases of product development.Proven skills in social media, networking, personal relationships to build strategic collaborative relationships, and writing and creative marketing thought processes are more important.Must be able to meet deadlines and prioritize projects.Must possess strong multiple project management and organizational skills, interpersonal skills and be highly adaptable.Must have strong computer skills and working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Knowledge of principles of photography and videography.Knowledge and skill in appropriate methods of dealing with human behavior in various circumstances.Advanced command of English language skills including proficiency in verbal and written.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Ministerial Secretary is responsible for designing and supervising the dissemination of Ministerial projects and programs across a range of media platforms. These platforms include creating newsletters and writing news and feature articles for web and print publications, managing social media, coordinating with television networks, and helping with other communication projects as needed. They work in collaboration with GC and Division leadership to equip and provide resources for them to align their department's work with GC initiatives, such as Global TMI, Back to the Altar, Revival, and Reformation.
COMPENSATIONFull-time exempt position with benefitsRemuneration Range: 89-104% ($83k - $97k annually)BENEFITS
Salary employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans, etc.
SUPERVISOR
Ramon Canals - Ministerial SecretaryESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops and implements comprehensive communication and marketing strategies which help to promote and increase distribution of department resources and publications through social media and other avenues (I. e. twitter, Facebook, websites, internet channels, etc.)Ministerial liaison for departments and division leadership for aligning their areas with GC initiatives.Identifies ways to effectively disseminate departmental teaching content, resources, Revival and Reformation resources, and Evangelistic resources in different languages and cultures. Includes translation into large numbers of languages, better distribution methods, reduction of shipping costs, etc.Establishes relationships and coordinates the sharing of best practices, resources, successful methods and aids to the world field.Develops and implements marketing strategies for Ministerial Association's three journals (Ministry, Elder's Digest, and Stronger Together, (for Minister's Spouses).Develops, coordinates and implements strategies for videos, spots, internet channels, and other marketing for TV programs such as Ministry in Motion, "It is Written" (Spanish), Hope Sabbath School etc.Gathers, writes, and uses inspirational and testimonial stories on Ministerial Association programs, journals, and initiatives designed to motivate others to use and become involved.Develops strategic relationships with other communicators, social media professionals, video production managers, and marketing specialists in order to better communicate Ministerial Association and GC initiatives such as Back to the Altar Revival and Reformation, Mission to the Cities, Comprehensive Health Evangelism, Global Total Member Involvement, Adventist Mission (Centers of Influence, 10/40 window/church planting etc.).Assists the Ministerial Secretary and Associates in the strategic planning and development of departmental resources.Monitors master advertising calendar for all department produced content. Includes establishing and coordination of teams to run booths at events that help to promote the content of the Ministerial Association and GC initiatives.Leads out in the development process of PR pictures, office wall mission and promotional materials and pictures and wordings etc.Serves as member of departmental executive leadership team and attends meetings as scheduled.Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchMust maintain a regular and reliable work schedule.QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in Theology or Religion.Master's degree or Master of Divinity (MDiv) preferred.Coursework in communications or marketing a plus.Experience in administration at higher levels of church organization, i.e., ministerial association of conferences, unions, divisions, and/or denominational institutions.Relevant recent experience in communications and/or marketing required.Experience and demonstrated skill with social media, networking, building strategic collaborative relationships, writing and creative marketing plans required. Experience in marketing or advertising to young adults preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of principles and policies of the General Conference and beliefs of the Church. Knowledge of church structure and organization.Must be able to clearly communicate the vision, mission and priorities of Ministerial Association with spiritual emphasis.Must able to take appropriate initiative and manage all phases of product development.Proven skills in social media, networking, personal relationships to build strategic collaborative relationships, and writing and creative marketing thought processes are more important.Must be able to meet deadlines and prioritize projects.Must possess strong multiple project management and organizational skills, interpersonal skills and be highly adaptable.Must have strong computer skills and working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Knowledge of principles of photography and videography.Knowledge and skill in appropriate methods of dealing with human behavior in various circumstances.Advanced command of English language skills including proficiency in verbal and written.