Communications and Community Manager

Maine Tasting Center; Falmouth (ME); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual per Employee Handbook

Remote work option

Job summary

Foreside Community Church (FCC) seeks a detail-oriented part-time Communications and Community Manager to tell the story of our ministry and life within the congregation and the wider community. The role also manages the building as a resource for ministry and supports volunteers and leaders.

Reporting to the Pastor, you will work with ministry leaders and the public, including building renters, to maintain schedules, communications, and a welcoming office environment.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to shape content and voice for different audiences
• Proficiency with Canva, InDesign, WordPress, and Microsoft Office
• Comfort with creating content for social media in an organizational voice
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Comfort working respectfully within a diverse, welcoming faith community

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a communications calendar to share events through social media and other channels
• Design, edit, and publish the worship bulletin for each Sunday
• Compile and distribute announcements and schedules via newsletters
• Maintain the church website (WordPress) and online calendar
• Gather content (photos, testimonies) to create narratives of the congregation’s impact
• Keep and maintain a calendar of all building functions
• Serve as contact for tenants and renters using policies, fees, and insurance documents
• Coordinate maintenance needs and liaise with cleaners and contractors
• Be welcoming in person, on calls, and via email; manage files and reports
• Maintain membership records and mailing lists
• Purchase and maintain office supplies

Skills

Writing & editing

Content creation for social media

Attention to detail

Discretion & confidentiality

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Canva

InDesign

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Email newsletters

Job description

Foreside Community Church is seeking a detail-oriented part-time Communications and Community Manager to help us tell the story of our church’s life and ministry within our congregation and the wider community, manage our building as a resource for our mission, and create a welcoming office environment connecting and equipping volunteers and leaders. This position reports to the Pastor and works closely with ministry leaders, members of the congregation, and the public, including organizations and groups that use the church’s facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Help tell the story of our church’s ministry and mission both within our congregation and in the wider world

• Create and implement a communications calendar to share upcoming and past events through social media and other channels, reaching existing and new audiences.
• Design, edit, and publish the worship bulletin for each Sunday in collaboration with worship staff and pastor.
• Compile and distribute announcements, event invitations, and schedules to various audiences in the church through weekly and monthly communications and newsletters.
• Maintain the church’s website (WordPress) and online calendar with up-to-date content.
• In partnership with volunteers, collect photographs, testimonies, and other content to create rich narratives of the congregation’s impact and character.

Help make our building a resource for ministry and community for our church groups and others

• Keep and maintain a calendar of all functions making use of the church building and equipment.
• Serve as contact person for current tenants and for individuals or organizations wishing to use the building or equipment of the church.
  • Screen and coordinate all requests for use of rental space in the building according to policies, schedule of fees, building availability, and suitability of use.
  • Distribute, collect, and record rental agreements, fees, and certificates of insurance and other essential documents for renters.
• Facilitate the identification of required maintenance, repair, or upgrades of facilities, and act as the liaison between cleaning / maintenance contractors and the Ministry of Building & Grounds.
• Order and maintain inventory for necessary cleaning / building supplies.

Help our church office be a welcoming hub of information, service, and supplies to support our ministries

• Be a welcoming, respectful, and helpful presence to all in office visits, phone calls, and email inquiries, responding to and transferring contacts appropriately.
• Compile, distribute, and archive files, agendas, minutes, and reports of the congregation, its Governing Board, and ministries according to church policies and procedures.
• Maintain church membership records, mailing lists, and database.
• Purchase and maintain supplies needed for the church office and ministries of the church and related gatherings and events.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to shape content and voice for different audiences
• Proficiency with necessary computer software and platforms:
  • basic graphic design and layout (Canva, InDesign, etc.)
  • WordPress website editing and updating
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Email newsletters
• Comfort with creating content for social media platforms in an organizational voice
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Comfort working respectfully within a diverse, welcoming faith community

Time Commitment:approximately 20-25 hrs/week, with mutually agreed upon office hours, the option of remote work, and occasional flexibility to support events.
Compensation:Starting at $24/ hr, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:PTO accrual per Employee Handbook.

Foreside Community Church (FCC) is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. We believe God’s gifts of creativity and leadership are meant to be shared in beloved community. We welcome and celebrate all to the ministry of the church: people of every race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or ability. Candidates of any faith background or experience—or none—are welcome to apply for this position.