Communications Coordinator

Trinity United Methodist Church, a vital, growing congregation in suburban Chicago, seeks a Director of Youth Ministries. This position is part time (15 hours/week), and will involve both online and in person experiences of ministry and connection. For more information and/or to apply, please contact Rev. Wendy Hardin Hermann: pastorwendy@trinitymp.org

Job Summary: The Coordinator of Communications is responsible for providing leadership, direction and resourcing for the implementation and maintenance of all social media and electronic media/communication.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate social media outreach plan including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Promote and publicize church events/ministries through various media and communication outlets.
• With volunteers and office staff, coordinate connections between weekly email, mass texts, website, social media and print communications
• Develop and maintain creative methods for connecting with our congregation and community—i.e. church app for smartphones
• Coordinate photography, videography, and use of photos/videos for publicity and communication
• Coordinate with Office Administrator for all communication

Other Responsibilities

• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Be available, as needed, for special events

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to produce creative, concise and engaging communications
• Ability to think creatively about offering a communications message to the congregation and wider community
• Diverse knowledge and experience with social media platforms
• Self-motivated
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with online ministry needs and opportunities for connection

Core Competencies

• Knowledge and ability to work with PowerPoint/Canva, and other software programs as needed
• Knowledge and experience with mass email and texting
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Word and Publisher
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work with volunteers in ministry

Physical Requirements:

• Part-time, with flexible work and office hours