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