What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Coordinator position at Bethany Congregational Christian Church?
Job Description
COME JOIN OUR BETHANY CHURCH STAFF TEAM
Communications Coordinator Full-Time (40 Hours)
If You Are:
· Someone who embodies authenticity, integrity, and supports the vision of “Disciples making Disciples”.
· Willing to grow, adapt, and begin with a “Yes” mindset
· A people gatherer, who loves to both work hard and have fun
· An individual who can motivate others to action and cast vision.
Role and Responsibilities
· Handling a high-volume calendar; coordinating arrangements and assets; processing and tracking invoices; printing event materials and weekly assets; providing general assistance for events
· Facilitating the communication of timely information throughout the ministry departments and organization
· Emailing the bi-weekly newsletter; developing editorial content (stories, resources, sermons, pictures); creating a new layout, header and color changes to coincide with the sermon series; acquiring new subscribers from the CHMS and adding them to the mailing list
· Writing weekly announcement script outlines for both in-person and online services; ensuring that all written communication is concise, to-the-point, and avoiding of ambiguity; proofreading graphical elements and sermon slides as a second pair of eyes to avoid grammatical errors and ensure information and dates are correct
· Weekly retrieval and review of media outlet analytics and data
Social Media
· Weekly updating of media channel outlets; scheduling daily facebook posts and engaging with comments/message inbox; posting Instagram videos/reels twice a week
· Analyzing social media trends and practices of thriving contemporary church organizations
Knowledge and Skills
· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
· Strong Understanding of metrics and analytics, with the ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights
· Detail oriented and organized
Nice to Have Skills
· Previous experience in graphic design
· Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design
· Professional experience with marketing
· Previous experience in content creation or social media
· Strong familiarity with the model and values of Bethany Church or similar multisite churches
· Experience leading and building teams
Requirements
Meet all Bethany Church employee qualifications – Be an active, participating member of Bethany Church, maintaining a lifestyle of prayer, fasting, and personal growth in Christ, and recognizing the calling of serving on our staff as a glorious opportunity to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.