The Center for Church Communication Job Board
Posted:1/16/2008
Communications Director at Crossroads United Methodist Church
Location:
Ashburn, VA
URL:
Description:
Position: Communication Director
*Please Note: Applicants should be from the Washington DC metro area as there is no relocation reimbursement avaialable for the position.
Purpose: Develop and lead in the creation of a missionally aligned communications vision and implementation strategy in coordination with other ministry staff and lay teams. Direct all aspects of internal and external information sharing, branding and marketing.
Accountability:
Reports to: Ministry and Missions Director
Supervises: Communications Assistant, Connections Ministry Director
Work Hours: Full-time position
Roles and Responsibilities
· Develop and maintain an all-church communications calendar
· Oversee the design, layout, writing, editing and production of Crossroad’s ongoing print and digital pieces:
o Weekly - Worship Guide, Daily Guide, Family Formation Tool, e-newsletter, central graphic, connection point slides, web materials, and promotional posters & flyers
o Monthly - Crossroads newsletter, Family Ministry newsletter, First Sunday Treasure Pact Worship Guide, Healing Service Worship Guide, handouts and giveaways
o As Needed - Postcards, Baptism certificates and slides, supplemental worship materials, newspaper ads, bulletin boards, indoor and outdoor signage, seasonal worship and promotional materials, miscellaneous printed material and projects (church letters, uploading Treasure Pact lessons to the web, special devotional booklets, slide presentations for church meetings, staff birthday posters, web redesign)
· Equip and lead a gift-based team including News, Graphic Design and Printing, Special Opportunities
· Maintain relationships with local newspapers for advertising and press releases
· Work in collaboration with the Administrative Director to coordinate the leasing of communications-related equipment
· Maintain and order supplies for the color copier, the wide format printer, as well as specialty and general use paper
· Responsible for telephone system voicemail updates
· Draft annual Communications budget and review monthly reports
Requirements: The Communications Manager is a covenant position and requires a commitment to being a Crossroads Partner. The successful candidate will be a committed Christian who aligns theologically with the beliefs and practices of the United Methodist Church as well as the vision, mission, and DNA of the Crossroads community. A deep desire to lead others into the vision and mission of Crossroads and equip them to take ownership of the greater ministry of the church must exist in the heart of this staff member. Staff at this level is expected to lead by example and demonstrate servant-leadership as modeled by Jesus Christ.
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