Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church
Communications Director
Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Job Title:
Communications Director
Department:
Communications
Reports to:
Chief Ministries Officer
Direct Reports:
Yes
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Main Campus
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Eastern Star Church ministry is evangelism and discipleship. We are committed to the great commission instituted by Jesus Christ that is to nurture and save souls (Matthew 28:18-20), and everything we do is for the purpose of being obedient to the commission of Christ.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION
The Communications Director is responsible for providing direction and strategy for all internal, external and online ministry/digital communications. This includes overseeing the video and production efforts for worship services and events as well as the marketing and public relations activities of Eastern Star Church. This person empowers and guides a team to develop and implement communication and marketing strategies to ensure the timely, creative, efficient and effective communication of Eastern Star Church’s mission, values, ministries and programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Communications
Oversee communications to and with staff, leadership, the congregation (including all Eastern Star Church locations) and all communities where Eastern Star Church is striving to connect.
Develop strategic communications strategies and a communications plan focused on tiered communication strategies, priority messaging and storytelling.
Meet regularly with Eastern Star Church’s leadership team and other church/ministry leaders to ensure strategic communications planning.
Oversee the church’s production team to ensure alignment with overall communications and marketing efforts.
Relationships and Management
Advocate for clear and strategically aligned communication in leadership settings.
Implement processes and project management tools for effective communication flow.
Educate staff and ministry leaders about effective communication procedures.
Connect with all staff and ministry teams to understand their goals and needs.
Provide leadership to build, manage, coach, train, and empower a communications ministry team.
Nurture staff and volunteers toward Christlikeness and the fulfillment of the church’s mission.
Determine communications project agendas, priorities and timelines.
Communications Planning and Tactics
Writing/editing/proofing
Strong writer and editor for various communications tools (print, presentations, reports, web and social media).
Design/creativity
Working knowledge of basic design principles.
Collaborate with graphic artists to create various tools.
Web/Social Media/App
Develop an overall vision and strategy for the church’s online efforts.
Manage a team to maintain the church’s web, eNews, App and social media presence.
Stay current with trends and technologies for digital communications and marketing.
Print
Oversee development of church print materials, including collateral, brochures, and guest materials.
Evaluate publications and initiate content reorganization as needed.
Verbal/Multimedia in Worship Services
Collaborate with pastors and leaders regarding worship service communication.
Oversee weekly announcements and related promotions.
Physical space
Oversee lobby/common areas and communication pieces for all Eastern Star Church locations.
Oversee signage and displays at all locations.
External/Other
Oversee all external communications, including marketing and outreach efforts.
Identify opportunities for external communication through news media.
Serve as a public/media relations contact as designated by church leaders.
Develop and update a crisis communications plan.
Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Prepare and present reports as required.
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to make decisions and initiate change.
Strategic thinker and self-starter.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to build, manage and encourage a team.
Detail-oriented planner.
Ability to balance numerous demands and find clarity.
Flexibility and openness to new opportunities.
Humble and coachable.
Growing Christ follower with a passion for the local church.
Complete Eastern Star Church membership within 90 days of hiring and be a regular attender.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or marketing.
Work Experience
Five years of experience in the related field.
Experience working with senior leaders.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
If an employee has physical limitations, Eastern Star Church is willing to work with them and will make accommodations as they are able.
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Communications Director
Department:
Communications
Reports to:
Chief Ministries Officer
Direct Reports:
Yes
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Main Campus
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Eastern Star Church ministry is evangelism and discipleship. We are committed to the great commission instituted by Jesus Christ that is to nurture and save souls (Matthew 28:18-20), and everything we do is for the purpose of being obedient to the commission of Christ.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION
The Communications Director is responsible for providing direction and strategy for all internal, external and online ministry/digital communications. This includes overseeing the video and production efforts for worship services and events as well as the marketing and public relations activities of Eastern Star Church. This person empowers and guides a team to develop and implement communication and marketing strategies to ensure the timely, creative, efficient and effective communication of Eastern Star Church’s mission, values, ministries and programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Communications
Oversee communications to and with staff, leadership, the congregation (including all Eastern Star Church locations) and all communities where Eastern Star Church is striving to connect.
Develop strategic communications strategies and a communications plan focused on tiered communication strategies, priority messaging and storytelling.
Meet regularly with Eastern Star Church’s leadership team and other church/ministry leaders to ensure strategic communications planning.
Oversee the church’s production team to ensure alignment with overall communications and marketing efforts.
Relationships and Management
Advocate for clear and strategically aligned communication in leadership settings.
Implement processes and project management tools for effective communication flow.
Educate staff and ministry leaders about effective communication procedures.
Connect with all staff and ministry teams to understand their goals and needs.
Provide leadership to build, manage, coach, train, and empower a communications ministry team.
Nurture staff and volunteers toward Christlikeness and the fulfillment of the church’s mission.
Determine communications project agendas, priorities and timelines.
Communications Planning and Tactics
Writing/editing/proofing
Strong writer and editor for various communications tools (print, presentations, reports, web and social media).
Design/creativity
Working knowledge of basic design principles.
Collaborate with graphic artists to create various tools.
Web/Social Media/App
Develop an overall vision and strategy for the church’s online efforts.
Manage a team to maintain the church’s web, eNews, App and social media presence.
Stay current with trends and technologies for digital communications and marketing.
Oversee development of church print materials, including collateral, brochures, and guest materials.
Evaluate publications and initiate content reorganization as needed.
Verbal/Multimedia in Worship Services
Collaborate with pastors and leaders regarding worship service communication.
Oversee weekly announcements and related promotions.
Physical space
Oversee lobby/common areas and communication pieces for all Eastern Star Church locations.
Oversee signage and displays at all locations.
External/Other
Oversee all external communications, including marketing and outreach efforts.
Identify opportunities for external communication through news media.
Serve as a public/media relations contact as designated by church leaders.
Develop and update a crisis communications plan.
Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Prepare and present reports as required.
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to make decisions and initiate change.
Strategic thinker and self-starter.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to build, manage and encourage a team.
Detail-oriented planner.
Ability to balance numerous demands and find clarity.
Flexibility and openness to new opportunities.
Humble and coachable.
Growing Christ follower with a passion for the local church.
Complete Eastern Star Church membership within 90 days of hiring and be a regular attender.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or marketing.
Work Experience
Five years of experience in the related field.
Experience working with senior leaders.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
If an employee has physical limitations, Eastern Star Church is willing to work with them and will make accommodations as they are able.
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