Reports to: Director of Communications
Main Function: The primary responsibility for The Communications Assistant is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. As a committed follower of Jesus Christ and spiritual leader, the Assistant will serve God faithfully as part of the FUMC staff and within communications ministry. The Assistant should use his/her spiritual gifts, education, and experiences to lead in creative ways which encourages the church to grow beyond its existing ministries.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Administrative experience
- Communications & graphic design experience preferred
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher)
- Preferred experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Experience with email marketing software, such as Constant Contact
- Experience in (or interest in learning) online media – website, social media, registrations
- Energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, team orientation and commitment to high quality
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
- Strong time management skills
- Familiar with office equipment such as copier, folding machine, etc.
Principal Duties:
- Responsible for the church’s print publications to connect & communicate with both the church & the community
- Responsible for planning, organizing, producing, and mailing the weekly newsletter
- Responsible for maintaining attractive, current, informative signage throughout church buildings
- Responsible for mass email communications including digital newsletter, special announcements, and more
- Responsible for printing and assembling employee packets for new staff members
- Responsible for placing printing or signage orders with vendors and seeing the projects through to delivery and payment
- Help tell the church’s story through basic photography of ministries at work for use in newsletter, website, etc.
- Oversee and manage the workroom to include supplies and all machines
- Available to help in the church office as needed by the office manager
- Active participation in ongoing and scheduled meetings
- Copy chancel choir music each week
- Continual professional growth and development
- Manage content submission deadlines and reach out to staff to gather information as necessary
- Be available to staff and church members by maintaining regular office hours as well as returning phone calls & emails
- Other opportunities that may be assigned by the Director of Communications, Executive Pastor, or Senior Pastor
