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Director of Communications

First Free Church
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Summary

The Communication Director’s primary responsibility is to create and implement a consistent communication strategy in order to engage our congregation and community in the ministries of First Free Church. This strategy must leverage a variety of communication skills and technologies to reflect the vision and values of First Free Church through internal and external messaging.

Structure

This is a full-time, salaried position of approximately 45-50 hours per week. The Communication Director is part of the Communications team and reports directly to the Executive Pastor of Service Planning. 

Responsibilities

  • Establish and drive a multi-channel, church-wide communications strategy that reflects the culture, vision, and values of FFC.
  • Develop a brand voice and work with staff and volunteers to maintain brand integrity across all platforms and projects.
  • Use innovative technology, methods, and venues to implement the communications strategy.
  • Develop and maintain the website as an effective source of information for our community and congregation and an effective tool for outreach.
  • Develop online content that engages church and community members.
  • Track online metrics to gauge communication effectiveness, including web, social media, and email analytics.
  • Coordinate all communication across ministry areas in accordance with the overall strategy.
  • Develop contacts with other churches and community leaders to promote events and community outreach.
  • Recruit and lead volunteer communications teams (video, social media, graphic design) to help implement our communications strategy.
  • Serve on the Service Planning Team to enhance and create effective Sunday communication.
  • Assist in the creation of digital, video, audio, and print content.
  • Continue to grow professionally and spiritually by participating in outside opportunities to include conferences, seminars, books, and networking.
  • Manage and track the Department Budget.

Personal Qualifications

Character and Commitment

  • Demonstrates a genuine love for the Lord and other people with an authentic, transparent, Christ-centered lifestyle.  
  • Attends and is committed to the vision, values, and beliefs of First Free Church.
  • A team player who is passionate about Communications Ministry
  • Excellent communicator who relates well to others.
  • Self-starter who can manage time and multi-task.
  • Can do attitude combined with a diplomatic heart
  • Able to manage personnel; recruit, lead, and equip volunteers. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • A degree in Communications or a related area, or equivalent job experience required.
  • Experience developing and implementing a comprehensive communication strategy through multiple levels of an organization.
  • Competency with use of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong verbal and writing skills.