Communications Director

About the role

As the Communications Director, you will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of external communications for Foothills Church. You will help ensure that the mission, vision, and ministries of FC are communicated clearly, consistently, and effectively while inspiring people to take their next step.

Responsibilities

• Communication Strategy: Lead the planning and execution of the church-wide Communications Plan.
• Communication Strategy: Ensure the Foothills Church brand, voice, and messaging remain consistent across all communication channels.
• Communication Strategy: Partner with ministry leaders to develop communication strategies and promotional plans for events and initiatives.
• Communication Strategy: Maintain communication calendars, timelines, and workflows.
• Communication Strategy: Monitor engagement and use analytics to improve communication effectiveness.
• Social Media: Lead all church-wide social media strategy, planning, scheduling, and publishing.
• Social Media: Develop engaging content including graphics, photos, reels, videos, and sermon highlights.
• Social Media: Optimize content for each platform and current trends.
• Social Media: Coordinate ministry social media efforts and maintain a unified church voice.
• Social Media: Recruit, train, and lead photography and social media volunteers.
• Social Media: Be willing to appear on camera when needed.
• Content & Copywriting: Write compelling copy for websites, social media, email, print materials, video scripts, and promotional campaigns.
• Content & Copywriting: Edit and proofread communication pieces for clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Content & Copywriting: Develop messaging and calls-to-action that help people take meaningful next steps.
• Email & Internal Communications: Manage the weekly newsletter and church-wide email communications.
• Email & Internal Communications: Coordinate internal communication to help staff and ministries stay informed.
• Email & Internal Communications: Maintain the weekly staff calendar and assist with communication planning for Sunday services.
• Creative Team Collaboration: Work alongside the graphic designer, videographer, and online content manager to execute creative projects.
• Creative Team Collaboration: Contribute ideas during brainstorming and campaign planning.
• Creative Team Collaboration: Support merchandise, advertising, media relations, and other communication initiatives as needed.
• Creative Team Collaboration: Lead and oversee communication-related projects.

Qualifications

• Loves God and is passionate about making disciples.
• A Partner of FC who is faithfully fulfilling their partnership covenant.
• Actively engaged in an FC small group.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong copywriting and proofreading abilities.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple projects while strategically planning ahead.
• Experience with communications, marketing, and social media preferred.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and an understanding of photography, videography, graphic design, and digital marketing preferred.
• Comfortable using platforms such as Planning Center, Asana, Slack, Mailchimp, Google Workspace, and Meta Business Suite.
• Positive attitude, servant-hearted, adaptable, and a team player.

Schedule

Full-Time (Monday-Thursday 9-5pm; Sunday 7-1pm)

Accountable To: Creative Director