What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Director position at Lake Church?
Job Title: Communications Director
Location: Lake Church - Arlington, TX
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50,000.00
Benefits: Yes
Start Date: Open Now
Reports to: Executive Pastor
About Lake Church:
Lake Church is a vibrant community committed to the mission of Glorifying God and Pursuing People. Lake Church is a Gospel-centered church that is dedicated to fostering an environment of faith, support, and service, where people can grow spiritually and connect with one another. As a dynamic employer, Lake Church offers diverse opportunities across our various ministries, including Impact Counseling, LC Sports and Recreation, and Excel Learning Academy. We are looking for a passionate and creative individual to join our team as the Communications Director!
Position Overview:
The Communications Director will be responsible for overseeing all communication strategies for Lake Church and its ministries. This includes website development and management, social media management across various platforms, graphic design, email communications, and other digital content. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, creative, and strategic thinker with a heart for ministry and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Website Management:
- Oversee and maintain the church website, ensuring content is up-to-date, relevant, and engaging.
- Manage website updates, including event details, sermon resources, blog posts, and general church information.
- Social Media & Digital Engagement:
- Develop and implement a social media strategy to engage the congregation and the community across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
- Create and schedule engaging posts, graphics, and videos to highlight church activities, events, and ministries.
- Monitor and respond to social media interactions, ensuring timely engagement.
- Graphic Design:
- Design creative graphics for church events, social media, marketing materials, and sermon series.
- Ensure all visuals align with the church's brand and message.
- Email Communications:
- Oversee the creation and distribution of church-wide emails, including newsletters, event reminders, and ministry updates.
- Manage email list segmentation and ensure effective communication with various groups within the church.
- Internal & External Communication:
- Develop and execute communication strategies that promote church activities, mission, and outreach programs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all communication-related inquiries.
- Collaboration & Coordination:
- Work closely with church leadership and ministry teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging.
- Collaborate with the staff and volunteers to gather content and highlight church activities and ministry successes.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven experience in digital media, graphic design, website management, and social media platforms.
- Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or similar tools.
- Experience with website management platforms (WordPress, Wix, or others) and email marketing software (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A heart for ministry and a passion for spreading the gospel through creative communication.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous experience in church communications or non-profit organizations is a plus.
BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain church membership with Lake Church.
- Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer and meditation.
- Maintain proper priorities in your home and be a spiritual influence on your spouse and children, if married.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, portfolio and a cover letter explaining why they are passionate about this role and how their skills align with Lake Church’s mission. Please send applications to Oles Mironyuk, Executive Pastor, at omironyuk@lakechurchdfw.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000