Communications Lead
Cottage Grove Church, Des Moines, IA, United States
JOB SUMMARY
Staff Member, Communications, Marketing, Creative
This is a full time staff position which, in this context, means 40-45 hours a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff Member
Work alongside the staff in accomplishing the ministry tasks at Cottage Grove
Participate in the Cottage Grove ministry activities and events
Steward Communication Budget
Communications & Marketing -
Oversee all communications within and outside the church. This includes both leading all churchwide communications and partnering with Ministry Leaders to ensure their events/initiatives are communicated strategically and in line with the organizational brand.
Plan and implement a church wide communications strategy, including social media, email marketing, printed materials, digital ads, website, etc.
Consult with ministry leaders and groups with web page updates, blogs and the use of other social media, as required.
Organize and direct promotional events.
Oversee general website content and maintenance, so it is accessible, appealing, and consistent with Cottage Grove’s branding, vision and mission.
Identify and resolve any issues with promotional content in a timely and professional manner.
Assess and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies.
Maintain weekly updates on different media for: sermons, podcasts, online publications, etc.
Social Media -
Create and maintain a digital presence that exemplifies our mission and vision, acting as a continuation of life at Cottage Grove (Sunday services, Equipping, Groups).
Strategize and manage social media calendar.
Create social media content, including graphic designs and language that tells the story of Cottage Grove Church.
Participate in appropriate SM trends and themes to further the reach of the church. Ensure that Cottage Grove Church stays current and relevant with how and what we use for social media.
Creative
Create graphics, photos, and video to support the mission and vision at Cottage Grove.
Capture stories of life-change and transformation to share on Cottage Grove’s various platforms.
Work with freelance and paid designers to complete projects with clear timelines and end dates
Assemble and resource photographers, graphic designers, videographers, writers, and other creatives in using their gifts to serve the church.
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Staff Member, Communications, Marketing, Creative
This is a full time staff position which, in this context, means 40-45 hours a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff Member
Work alongside the staff in accomplishing the ministry tasks at Cottage Grove
Participate in the Cottage Grove ministry activities and events
Steward Communication Budget
Communications & Marketing -
Oversee all communications within and outside the church. This includes both leading all churchwide communications and partnering with Ministry Leaders to ensure their events/initiatives are communicated strategically and in line with the organizational brand.
Plan and implement a church wide communications strategy, including social media, email marketing, printed materials, digital ads, website, etc.
Consult with ministry leaders and groups with web page updates, blogs and the use of other social media, as required.
Organize and direct promotional events.
Oversee general website content and maintenance, so it is accessible, appealing, and consistent with Cottage Grove’s branding, vision and mission.
Identify and resolve any issues with promotional content in a timely and professional manner.
Assess and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies.
Maintain weekly updates on different media for: sermons, podcasts, online publications, etc.
Social Media -
Create and maintain a digital presence that exemplifies our mission and vision, acting as a continuation of life at Cottage Grove (Sunday services, Equipping, Groups).
Strategize and manage social media calendar.
Create social media content, including graphic designs and language that tells the story of Cottage Grove Church.
Participate in appropriate SM trends and themes to further the reach of the church. Ensure that Cottage Grove Church stays current and relevant with how and what we use for social media.
Creative
Create graphics, photos, and video to support the mission and vision at Cottage Grove.
Capture stories of life-change and transformation to share on Cottage Grove’s various platforms.
Work with freelance and paid designers to complete projects with clear timelines and end dates
Assemble and resource photographers, graphic designers, videographers, writers, and other creatives in using their gifts to serve the church.
#J-18808-Ljbffr