Position Summary

The Communications Manager is responsible for all modes of communicating church information to visitors, church members and the community. This position also organizes and oversees the promotion of two annual fundraising campaigns.

Areas of Responsibility

Communications

• Creates and prepares the Weekly Connection (weekly email), IGNITE (monthly newsletter) as well as reminders for submissions.
• Maintains and updates the church website.
• Schedules and manages livestream services.
• Prepares orders of service for weekly church services and memorials.
• Manages social media posts.
• Creates posters and images to advertise events and activities that are used for physical and electronic displays.
• Manages images and videos for display during services.
• Manages our sign up process for volunteers and activities.
• Creates physical print items such as postcards, bookmarks, brochures.
• Follows and updates the church Communications Guide.

Fundraising

• Manages the annual online church auction.
• Schedules and implements communications about the auction.
• Works with volunteers to secure and deliver auction donations.
• Manages the auction software (Handbid) for donations and purchases.
• Helps select themes and branding for year-end email campaign.
• Manages schedule and delivery of campaign messages.

Other

• As position develops, assistance with other tasks as-needed such as church rentals, pledge processing, volunteer management.

Core Competencies

• Facility with Technology and Graphic Design: Able to learn and use a wide variety of software for design and communications.
• Attentive, empathetic leadership: Enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with people. Empathizes with the communities we serve. Able to put people at ease, especially when there are lines of difference. Listens closely to understand needs or concerns and takes steps based on that input. Gets back to people in a timely manner. Takes pride in providing clear, helpful information.
• Models and inspires accountability: Inspires and motivates others to take action and meet goals. Delegates skillfully. Holds the team accountable and acknowledges growing edges (in self and others).
• Learning mentality: Sees mistakes as learning opportunities. Seeks and engages well with feedback.
• Manages a high volume of work with efficiency: Has, or can create, a system for keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks. Able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. Plans backwards to make deadlines. Asks for help when needed.
• Clear, precise, compassionate communication: Speaks clearly on behalf of the organization and advocates for/with community members. Communicates well with others, including sharing context and asking questions to understand others’ perspectives.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful: Consistently overcomes challenges and leverages resources to creatively solve problems. Proposes solutions to issues without much guidance (but isn’t afraid to ask questions). Proactively asks for help, anticipates problems, and course-corrects where needed.
• Attention to detail: Notices and fixes errors that others might overlook. Acknowledges mistakes and turns them into learning opportunities. Has a track record of leaving things better than they found them.

Working Conditions:

• The Communications Manager works on-site at least two days a week, including Tuesdays from 9am to 1pm.
• Lifting, stairs, and rearranging furniture may be required unless other arrangements are made with the supervisor.

Supervision and Working Relationships:

This position reports to and is supervised by the Business Administrator. JUC has a small full-time staff team and this position is integral to the team and expected to collaborate well across roles.

Safety:

• All employees are expected to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Requirements:

• Related education or (2) years experience in a related field
• Church or nonprofit experience working with volunteers preferred
• An understanding of liberal religious values
• Demonstrates ability to interact well with all ages

Hours of Work:

Part time, hourly, approximately 24 hours per week. Must be able to work Tuesday mornings.

Benefits:

Pay range: $25 to $30 per hour.

Benefits are listed in the Employee Handbook and include retirement plan, health insurance, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

Terms of Employment:

Employment by Jefferson Unitarian Church is employment at-will and as such the employment relationship may be terminated by you or by the church at any time with or without cause.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Golden, CO 80401