The National Presbyterian Church (NPC) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented contractor to support the Communications Director and enhance communication efforts. This role helps to ensure effective internal and external communication, promote events, and maintain a cohesive brand message across platforms.

Contract Terms

Location: On site with the possibility of some remote work

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week

Schedule: Sunday mornings required, otherwise flexible – some holidays and occasional evening events

Communication Tasks

Candidates do need to have experience with all listed tasks, any combination will be considered including graphic design or photography specialists. This position has great possibilities for someone to learn and grow.

Photography: Capture high-quality photos of church events, services, and other activities for use in communication materials and social media.

Graphic Design: Create visually appealing graphics for various communication materials including postcards, internal signage, posters, and banners.

In-House Printing: Operate a large graphic printer for quality in-house production of large-format materials.

Live Streaming Events: Moderate Facebook live-stream and monitor the NPC watch page to quickly identify technical issues and work with our support team to address them promptly.

Event Support: Print and distribute promotional materials for church events, including bulletins, flyers, banners, emails, and social media campaigns.

Social Media: Create and schedule posts, respond to comments and messages, and monitor engagement on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and others.

Website: Update the church website with current events, announcements, and other relevant content.

Content Creation: Draft content for bulletins, newsletters, social media, website, and other channels.

Email Marketing: Manage email communication, including drafting, sending, and analyzing newsletters and other church-related communications.

Brand Consistency: Ensure communications maintain consistency with branding and messaging guidelines.

Qualifications

Experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.

Familiarity with Photoshop, photo file management systems, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, social media platforms, content management systems (CMS), email marketing tools, a plus.

Exceptional written communication skills. Ability to tailor messages to different audiences effectively.

Strong organizational and time-management with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and members.

Experience at a church or non-profit organization is a plus

Understanding and alignment with the church’s mission, values, and theological perspective.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20016 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20016: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person