What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications and Media Manager position at Spruce Lake?
Spruce Lake Ministries encourages persons from a variety of traditions to a deeper faith in God through Jesus Christ. In this peaceful setting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, Spruce Lake and Pinebrook provide Christian church, family and corporate groups with lodging, meeting spaces and meals for their next event or retreat. Spruce Lake also hosts summer camps, programmatic retreats, and outdoor education programs throughout the year.
The Communication and Media Manager (CMM) and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic internal and external communications for Spruce Lake Ministries (SLM). The CMM is the primary photographer, videographer, and graphic designer for SLM.
Prerequisites:
- Possess spiritual maturity, taking initiative to personally grow, and encourage others to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Must fully embrace and align with SLM's vision, core purpose, statement of faith and core values.
- Conduct him/herself behaviorally in a manner that is above reproach, realizing that the greatest potential for ministry is achieved through the witness of Christ-like individuals.
Accountability: Accountable to Spruce Lake Director
Supervision: Summer Media Intern, Summer Youth Videographers, Agape Intern
Qualifications
- Must have a four-year undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, advertising or related field or the equivalent training/experience; communications experience with ministry/non-profit a plus.
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a communications role. Proven experience managing communications for an organization.
- Strong ability to create compelling content and adapt content for various audiences and communications deliverables.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media; ability to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills are required.
- Proven experience with analytics tools for communications platforms.
- Must be available on weekends and evenings, as needed.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk and/or hike around the camping environment including on uneven terrain, and to lift or carry photography and videography equipment.
Essential Responsibilities: Strategy and brand management, safeguarding the voice, tone and brand in alignment with SLM's vision and missions, overseeing creation and curation of content across all communication platforms, and other duties as assigned.
