Communications Director
Are you a Christian looking for an opportunity to use your leadership and communications skills in a meaningful way to make a difference in people’s lives? Alpharetta Methodist is seeking a creative Director of Communications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee the big-picture strategy of communicating with various audiences AND the hands-on role of designing graphics, writing copy, and implementing communications campaigns that:
- Increase awareness of the church in the community
- Invite people to visit, worship and participate in church life
- Share opportunities with the members of the church family to worship, grow in their faith, and serve in and mission and ministry
Alpharetta Methodist is a large, active church committed to sharing the gospel, developing disciples, and serving in our community and around the world. We are based in downtown Alpharetta, Georgia. We offer an outstanding, collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Employees have designated in-office workdays, so being able to commute is essential for this position.
The Communications Director must have the following key skills:
- Communications/marketing experience with both inbound and outbound audiences
- Exceptional planning and project management
- Ability to write engagingly for various media
- Technical proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud design software (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign are used on a daily basis.)
- Experience with WordPress
The Director of Communications reports to the Executive Pastor and works closely with ministry leaders, vendors and volunteers. The Communications Director supervises the Communications and Graphics Specialist.
General Description of Job:
Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning and strategy for outbound and inbound communications
- Oversee and manage the website, app, social media, regular email newsletters, digital and printed promotional signage, directional signage, printed materials and paid advertising
- Develop strategies to grow the website, social media and app user data base; and to increase conversion rate optimization, with the ultimate goal of engaging users in such a way that they are compelled to visit the church, become involved and develop as disciples
- Meet with ministry leaders to provide counsel and direction in strategies for promoting events and ministries
- Manage the Communications budget
- Serve as content editor of all marketing materials
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design or related field and 8 years’ experience in a communications role
- Strong visionary, organizational and planning skills with the ability to implement communications campaigns from concept development through design and implementation
- Demonstrated skill with Adobe Creative Suite
- Demonstrated proficiency in CMS, specifically WordPress, with an understanding of CSS and SEO
- Experience in creative communications and writing for a variety of audiences. Strong editing and proofreading skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to facilitate working with a wide range of individuals and groups
- Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Willingness to help and an open mind to change and new ideas
- Energetic, flexible team player and ability to work well under tight deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with multiple simultaneous projects
Character Attributes Expected:
Demonstrates conduct in keeping with Alpharetta Methodist’s Christian standards as follows:
- Exemplifies Christ-like attitude in all dealings and interactions
- Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers
- Conducts self on and off site in a Christ-like manner
- Opens all meetings in prayer and provides devotions where appropriate
- Supports Alpharetta Methodist’s overall mission to serve as a spiritual resource in the community
- Collaborates with staff team and laity to continually improve church ministries