Communications Coordinator

FiveStone Church); Garland (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

FiveStone Community Church in Garland, TX, seeks a part-time Communications Coordinator (20–30 hrs/week) to manage our communications strategy across social media, website, app, and email. The role collaborates with ministry leaders to load event details, coordinate creative requests, and ensure timely messaging.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management with excellent writing and organization, thriving on deadlines and consistent, scalable systems within a church setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative, project management, or communications role.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
• Highly organized and system-oriented, with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project manager for all communication requests, managing timelines and deliverables using project tools.
• Load event details and ministry needs into the Church Media Squad portal for graphic/video creation.
• Schedule volunteer/contract videographers and photographers for services and events.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar; schedule posts across social channels with a team of volunteers.
• Create and send bi-weekly email newsletters to promote events and ministry updates.
• Regularly update the church website and mobile app with new event and sermon information.
• Ensure communications are clear, professional, and aligned with the church's voice.

Skills

Project management

Administrative experience

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Digital tools proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Mission alignment

Tools

Asana

Mailchimp

Planning Center

Job description

Communications Coordinator

Church: FiveStone Community Church Location: Garland, TX

Position Type: Part-Time (Approx. 20-30 hours/week) Reports to: Executive Pastor

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator will manage and execute our church's communication strategy. This part-time role will be the central hub for all our promotional and informational efforts, ensuring our church and community is informed, engaged, and connected.

You will be a proactive project manager who thrives on creating clear systems, managing deadlines, and collaborating with various ministry leaders. You will be responsible for coordinating all creative requests, managing our digital platforms (social media, website, app, email), and ensuring our message is communicated clearly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Serve as the primary project manager for all communication requests, managing timelines, assets, and deliverables using our project management tools, Asana, MailChimp, Church Media Squad and Planning Center.
• Creative Coordination: Act as the liaison with our creative team by loading all event details, sermon graphics, and ministry needs into the Church Media Squads portal for graphic and video creation.
• Scheduling: Manage the schedules for volunteer and/or contracted videographers and photographers for Sunday services, special events, and announcement video shoots.
• Social Media Management: Develop and maintain a content calendar, scheduling all approved posts across our church's social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram). Work with a team of volunteers to collect content for our social channels.
• Email Marketing: Create and send bi-weekly email newsletters to promote upcoming events, share ministry updates, and highlight what is happening in our church community.
• Digital Platform Updates: Regularly update our church website and mobile app with new event information, sermon details, and other necessary changes to keep content current and accurate.
• Content Administration: Ensure all communications are clear, professional, and consistent with the church's voice and mission.

Qualifications and Skills

• Required:
  • Proven experience in an administrative, project management, or communications role.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
  • Highly organized and system-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • A proactive self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of projects.
  • Proficient in using digital tools and capable of quickly learning new software platforms.
  • A collaborative spirit with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with pastors, staff, and volunteers.
  • A personal commitment to the mission and values of FiveStone Community Church.
• Preferred Experiences and Skills:
  • Familiarity with the project management software Asana, or something similar.
  • A basic understanding of Story Brand marketing principles and how to apply them.
  • Experience with email marketing platforms like Mailchimp and website content management systems (CMS) like Planning Center.
  • Previous experience working or volunteering in a church or non-profit setting.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your administrative or project management experience and why you believe you are a good fit for this role at FiveStone Community Church to [e-mail].