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