Communications Director

Vanderbloemen; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Church Buffalo is seeking a Communications Director to shape the church’s overall communication strategy and oversee storytelling, design excellence, and digital outreach across platforms. You will lead a talented team to reflect the heart and vision of the church through compelling messaging and coordinated campaigns.

The role requires a strategic, collaborative leader with strong writing and project-management skills, experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and/or ministry communications experience.
• Minimum 3 years in communications, marketing, or creative direction roles.
• Proven track record leading staff or volunteer teams.
• Experience managing digital platforms: social, email, websites/CMS.
• Familiarity with design/video tools and processes (Adobe CC, Canva).
• Working knowledge of church or faith-based culture and rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a unified church communications strategy aligned with ministry initiatives.
• Lead the creative communications team with clear direction and priorities.
• Plan and oversee church-wide campaigns, calendars, and promotional messaging.
• Direct website/app improvements and social media strategy with the team.

Skills

Writing skills

Storytelling

Interpersonal comms

Project management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

3 years in communications/marketing

Experience leading teams

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Non-denominational

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 1,540

Meet Life Church Buffalo

At Life Church Buffalo, our mission is to help people know and follow Jesus, step-by-step.

We want to be a church where people at every stage of belief feel welcomed, valued, and able to belong. We gather each weekend to experience God, worship together, and proclaim the Good News with excellence. We grow through authentic relationships and small groups, helping one another live out our faith in real time.

We also believe we are called to love and serve our community through intentional, creative outreach—bringing those who are far from God closer to Him.

Our DNA is simple:

Reach & Teach with excellence.

Belong & Become with authenticity.

Love & Serve with intentionality.

About the Communications Director Position

At Life Church Buffalo, we believe every message we share—through word, image, and experience—is an act of helping people know and follow Jesus step-by-step. The Communications Director shapes and executes the church’s overall communication strategy, ensuring our message is clear, mission-aligned, and compelling for both our congregation and the surrounding community.

As a creative/strategic leader, the Communications Director guides a talented team committed to reflecting the heart and vision of our church through powerful storytelling, design excellence, and digital engagement across multiple platforms and expressions.

The Communications Director’s responsibilities include:

Strategy & Alignment

• Develop and execute a unified communications strategy supporting church-wide vision and ministry initiatives.
• Partner with the Worship & Creative Arts Pastor to align outward-facing messaging with teaching series, worship environments, and creative direction.
• Serve as the primary steward of the church’s voice, tone, and brand consistency across all platforms.
• Align and strengthen communication pipelines between ministries, empowering leaders to connect with their audiences clearly and with a unified voice.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop the creative communications team through clear direction, feedback, and project prioritization.
• Foster a healthy, creative, and collaborative team culture.
• Manage external vendors, including graphic design, video, and printing, as needed.
• Oversee and mentor an effective volunteer team, including photography, online hosts, and social media content creators.

Creative Content & Campaign Management

• Oversee planning and execution of church-wide communication campaigns, including sermon series, seasonal events, and ministry initiatives.
• Manage and maintain a centralized communications calendar.
• Write, edit, and approve key promotional messaging for clarity and effectiveness.

Digital Presence & Engagement

• Oversee and strategically improve the church website and app, including structure, content, and user experience.
• Direct social media strategy and execution in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator and/or volunteers.
• Manage email communications and audience databases.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Communications Director:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in communications, marketing, creative direction, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading staff or volunteer teams.
• Experience managing digital platforms, including social media, email marketing, and websites/CMS.
• Working knowledge of design and/or video production tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Familiarity with church or faith-based working culture and weekly rhythms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent writing, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic thinker who translates vision and ministry needs into actionable plans.
• Strong leader who develops and empowers a growing creative team.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Collaborative and relational, able to work across multiple ministries.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Strong alignment with the church’s mission, values, and theological beliefs.
• Demonstrates a growing and active relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Fully engaged in the life and community of the church.
• Models humility, integrity, and Christ-like character.
• Supports and advances the mission and leadership of the church.

What it’s like to live in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the affordability of a mid-sized city with the amenities, culture, and energy of a much larger metropolitan area. Residents enjoy all four distinct seasons, affordable housing, family-friendly neighborhoods, and commute times that are rarely more than 20 minutes. Known as the “City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo has earned a reputation for its genuine sense of community, making it easy to build meaningful friendships and feel at home. The region features a thriving waterfront, passionate professional sports culture, nationally recognized arts and music scene, rich architectural and historical heritage, excellent colleges and universities, and an incredible food scene highlighted by world-famous wings, delicious pizza, and diverse international cuisine. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, cycling, kayaking, golfing, and boating throughout the warmer months, with easy access to Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, the Finger Lakes, Lake Erie, wineries, beaches, forests, and Toronto—all within a short drive. Whether you’re advancing your career, raising a family, or simply looking for a community that offers both opportunity and an outstanding lifestyle, Buffalo provides a unique blend of affordability, accessibility, natural beauty, and authentic community that is difficult to match.