Director of Communications

About the role

Christ Church is a dynamic and growing non-denominational church founded in 2023 as an independent congregation with an evangelical Wesleyan theology. We are seeking a passionate, creative, and strategic Director of Communications to lead the development and execution of a communication strategy that advances the mission and vision of Christ Church of NWA. This role oversees all digital and print communication channels—including the church’s website, email, and social media platforms—to effectively engage both the church and the surrounding community. The Director of Communications will develop the look, feel, and tone of Christ Church’s brand and execute it consistently across all channels, ensuring clear, cohesive, and aligned communication across all teams.

Average hours: 40 hours per week (negotiable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to market, inform, and promote ministries, missions, teaching series, special events, and other campaigns to the congregation and community.
• Collaborate with ministry leaders in the planning and execution of comprehensive promotional strategies, emphasizing advance planning and scheduling to maximize awareness and participation.
• Review, manage, and approve requests for event promotion.
• Lead the strategy and execution of all digital communication channels, including the church’s website, email marketing, and digital signage.
• Establish and maintain communication best practices for staff and volunteers, ensuring all church communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with Christ Church’s brand standards.
• Coordinate weekly messaging across all media, including Sunday morning announcements, website, weekly e-newsletter, and social media posts.
• Write content for event promotion, weekly e-newsletter, website, radio and TV advertising, and other channels.
• Create graphics and videos for all media.
• Oversee website content, structure, and SEO to ensure an effective and user-friendly online presence.
• Schedule Church Online livestreaming and upload weekly sermons to the website.
• Coordinate and organize photography of events for promotional and social media use.
• Monitor analytics and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and continuously refine strategy.
• Develop and execute a social media strategy that builds engagement and extends reach.
• Oversee all social media platforms, ensuring content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with the church’s mission.
• Create and curate content, including writing clear and compelling captions and gathering media assets.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or Public Relations is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a communications or related role.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Strong advertising and marketing skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong creative skills and eye for design.
• Understanding of social media trends and usage.
• Working knowledge of design programs such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Ability to learn and use new applications and technologies.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds and temperaments.
• Self-motivated, teachable, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

• Group health and dental coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer-provided long- and short-term disability insurance.
• Health savings account.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid-time-off.
• Church offices are closed on Fridays.

Up to 50% of work may be performed remotely, with the remainder onsite, subject to the business needs of the church.