Director of Communications

Position Overview:

The Communications Director is a full-time ministry staff position which will create, organize, plan, and implement effective communication messages and strategies; support church and ministry leaders within the overall Anastasia Church community (specifically the Anastasia Island location) in conveying their vision and communications priorities to internal and external audiences; and ensure brand consistency across platforms including digital, print, social media, and public relations, etc. They will recruit, train, coordinate and lead a team of volunteers to execute the communications strategy. The Communications Director shall work under the supervision of the Worship and Production Pastor.

Requirements:

 The communications director must be a mature, committed Christian who is willing to be a member of Anastasia Church and commit to its strategies to connect, disciple, and go.

 He or she should be able to fulfill the Anastasia Church mission of “helping people embrace the life-changing truth of Jesus Christ” as it relates to communications.

 A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred.

 Previous experience in marketing leadership roles, preferable within the nonprofit or church ministry arena.

 Proficient in digital marketing platforms and analytic tools.

 Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite for creation of visual assets.

 Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 Creative problem-solving abilities and an innovative approach to marketing challenges.

Responsibilities:

1. CONNECT church ministries with our diverse community by developing and implementing innovative communication plans to ensure the Anastasia Church message effectively resonates with individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life.

2. CONNECT with the church family and community by creating and maintaining a welcoming and informative digital presence, including the church website, social media channels, and online community platforms.

3. CONNECT and collaborate with ministry leaders by promoting church events, services, and programs through social media, email newsletters, church bulletin, church website, platform announcements, special events, campus development, as well as all ongoing communication efforts to the church.

4. Help ministry leaders CONNECT within their groups by facilitating clear communications and by providing resources for building stronger connections.

5. DISCIPLE the church family by crafting and disseminating communication materials that facilitate spiritual growth. These might include prayer guides, devotionals, and educational resources.

6. Facilitate a high-quality standard of DISCIPLE-MAKING by collaborating with pastors and teaching teams to ensure consistent messaging that aligns with moral and spiritual teachings of Anastasia Church.

7. DISCIPLE a volunteer communications team and invest in their communications skill development and their spiritual growth. The Communications Director will lead this team and provide guidance, support, and training as needed.

8. DISCIPLE to GO by developing communication strategies to mobilize church members for local and global outreach, encouraging them to actively participate in missions and community service.

9. CONNECT the church by highlighting and celebrating stories of individuals and groups who are making a positive impact in their communities, both within and beyond the church, with the intent that these will encourage the GOING of individuals into service.

10. CONNECT with church leaders and coordinate and collaborate with production, design, media, and content creation to produce visually appealing and engaging communication materials that reflect the essence of Anastasia Church.

11. Ensure effective CONNECTING by utilizing data analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and by regularly evaluating the impact of various campaigns and adjusting tactics as necessary.

12. CONNECT with leadership by providing reports and insight on communication performance and engagement metrics.

Other Ministry Duties

13. CONNECT with other staff members by attending weekly church staff meetings Tuesday mornings.

14. Other duties as assigned by the Worship and Production Pastor.

Ministry Privileges

15. Communications director may attend two training events per year at church expense.

16. The communications director may be absent one week per year to participate in an activity of another church or agency for which remuneration is received.

Job Type: Full-time

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person