Communications Director

Southern Arkansas University; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A regional university located in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Communications Director. Responsibilities include managing church communications, overseeing the website, and providing IT support. The ideal candidate should be a growing Christian with strong creative capabilities and experience with modern technology. This role emphasizes collaboration and effective communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to maintain productivity during high-demand periods.
• Mature individual with a love for God and people.
• Creative and helpful approach to supporting staff and congregation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all email communications.
• Maintain and update the church's website.
• Design and produce print materials.
• Manage overall ministry communications requests.

Skills

Communication

Creative design

Social media management

IT support

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Squarespace

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Constant Contact

Job description

Job title: Communications Director

Job status: Part‑Time, 20 hours/week, in person at 31 Elm Street, Andover, MA, 01810

Reporting structure: Reports to Director of Operations

Scope: Oversee the church's communications and technology to ensure all messaging and systems are aligned with the church’s mission and effectively serve the congregation.

Job Responsibilities

Communications/Marketing Support/Graphic Design Creation (75%)

• Email – oversee all email communications in the life of the church
• Design and send out weekly communications
• Design and send emails on behalf of ministries and Elders as requested
• Manage @freechristian.org email accounts. Help with initial set up of FCC email for new staff.
• Website – Maintain and update Squarespace for Main Church Site and VBS Site
• Produce registration pages and forms for events
• Print – design and produce print materials
• Help coordinate church mailings, yearly
• Social Media – create and maintain a social media presence in line with communication strategy
• Maintain log of photos
• Interact with those who respond
• Ensure FCC follows current proper social media etiquette
• Plan paid posts/marketing

Communication Strategy (15%)

• Manage overall ministry communications requests
• Maintain communication strategies across all media platforms to consistently express the ministry of the church with a balance of focus to the congregation (internal) and community (external)
• Educate staff on communications strategy and processes
• Coordinate with ministry leaders on communication strategies
• Evaluate effectiveness of communications

IT & Church Office Support (10%)

• Order new computers as needed and troubleshoot basic IT problems/printer problems, elevate concerns when necessary

Character/Personality Traits

• Growing Christian, mature individual with a love for God and people
• Passionate to collaborate and use communication as a tool for ministry
• Proven ability to maintain productivity and accuracy during high‑demand periods

Proficiencies

• Creative and helpful approach to supporting staff and the congregation
• Able to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Working knowledge of HTML, knowledge of additional web languages and understanding of User Experience Design
• Proficient in modern technology suites: Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Express, Premier), Mac OS, Windows OS, Squarespace, Constant Contact and social media platforms
• Multimedia Content Creation (Preferred)