National Presbyterian Church
Director of Communications, National Presbyterian Church
National Presbyterian Church, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
National Presbyterian Church (NPC), located on a 12-acre campus at 4101 Nebraska Ave, NW, Washington, DC, is an active congregation comprised of 1300 members who come from across the metro DC area, as well as a thriving on-line worship community.
NPC is searching for a Director of Communications to provide internal and external messaging about the life and ministry of NPC using a variety of communication tools including bulletins, website, mailings, publications, graphic design, signage, exhibits, podcasts, and social media.Working with all departments, the Director of Communications will develop and implement an overall communication strategy aligned with the Church’s mission and vision. The successful candidate will be creative, analytical, well versed in social media, and today’s communication tools and have excellent attention to detail. The Director of Communications must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively manage deadlines, collaborate with pastors, staff, and congregants, and work independently with minimal supervision. The position is based at the National Presbyterian Church campus located in upper Northwest Washington, DC.
The position is full-time and includes comprehensive benefits. Annual salary range is $75k to $85K. Qualified applicants should send a resume to npcfacdirsearch@gmail[dot]com.
Responsibilities
Proactively collaborate with staff and ministries to assess and support their communication needs and design comprehensive communication plans for regular and special programs.
Produce high-quality content for mailings, email, brochures, worship bulletins, electronic kiosks, banners, newsletters, advertisements, press releases and social media.
Design visually appealing graphics and promotional materials that effectively communicate key messages aligned with the church’s branding.
Design and manage internal and external print and digital signage to promote church events and programs.
Manage NPC’s website development and maintenance ensuring that content is current, user-friendly, engaging and promotes upcoming events, programs. Ensure that eachNPC ministry is well-represented on the website.
Coordinate livestreaming of church services and events, working with the Audio-Visual Department and technical support staff that monitor and troubleshoot issues.
Create social media content to increase engagement across a variety of appropriate platforms with attention for opportunities for any new forms of social media.
Provide communications support and materials for yearly initiatives including the annual report, conferences, the annual stewardship campaign, donor communications and other church events.
Manage media relations and serve as the main point of contact for all media inquiries.
Recruit, train, and supervise a communication support team that includes contractors, interns, and volunteers.
Oversee outside vendors, including photographers, videographers, web developers and printers.
Develop and manage Communications budget.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English or a related field of study.
Previous experience serving in a similar communications role.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Highly competent in the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and ability to quickly learn other software as needed.
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National Presbyterian Church (NPC), located on a 12-acre campus at 4101 Nebraska Ave, NW, Washington, DC, is an active congregation comprised of 1300 members who come from across the metro DC area, as well as a thriving on-line worship community.
NPC is searching for a Director of Communications to provide internal and external messaging about the life and ministry of NPC using a variety of communication tools including bulletins, website, mailings, publications, graphic design, signage, exhibits, podcasts, and social media.Working with all departments, the Director of Communications will develop and implement an overall communication strategy aligned with the Church’s mission and vision. The successful candidate will be creative, analytical, well versed in social media, and today’s communication tools and have excellent attention to detail. The Director of Communications must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively manage deadlines, collaborate with pastors, staff, and congregants, and work independently with minimal supervision. The position is based at the National Presbyterian Church campus located in upper Northwest Washington, DC.
The position is full-time and includes comprehensive benefits. Annual salary range is $75k to $85K. Qualified applicants should send a resume to npcfacdirsearch@gmail[dot]com.
Responsibilities
Proactively collaborate with staff and ministries to assess and support their communication needs and design comprehensive communication plans for regular and special programs.
Produce high-quality content for mailings, email, brochures, worship bulletins, electronic kiosks, banners, newsletters, advertisements, press releases and social media.
Design visually appealing graphics and promotional materials that effectively communicate key messages aligned with the church’s branding.
Design and manage internal and external print and digital signage to promote church events and programs.
Manage NPC’s website development and maintenance ensuring that content is current, user-friendly, engaging and promotes upcoming events, programs. Ensure that eachNPC ministry is well-represented on the website.
Coordinate livestreaming of church services and events, working with the Audio-Visual Department and technical support staff that monitor and troubleshoot issues.
Create social media content to increase engagement across a variety of appropriate platforms with attention for opportunities for any new forms of social media.
Provide communications support and materials for yearly initiatives including the annual report, conferences, the annual stewardship campaign, donor communications and other church events.
Manage media relations and serve as the main point of contact for all media inquiries.
Recruit, train, and supervise a communication support team that includes contractors, interns, and volunteers.
Oversee outside vendors, including photographers, videographers, web developers and printers.
Develop and manage Communications budget.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English or a related field of study.
Previous experience serving in a similar communications role.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Highly competent in the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and ability to quickly learn other software as needed.
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