Communications Lead

Katy Christian Ministries; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Christian Ministries leads communications and marketing to advance its mission in Katy, Texas. The Communications Lead develops compelling content, supports events, and strengthens donor engagement across digital and print channels.

The role blends storytelling with fundraising support, brand stewardship, and cross-functional collaboration in a nonprofit setting, with emphasis on analytics and community outreach.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in marketing, communications, social media, website management or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in all social media platforms, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and email marketing tools.
• Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Blackbaud Raiser's Edge) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule engaging content for social media, newsletters, and website updates.
• Design branded digital and print materials (flyers, graphics, videos) to support events, campaigns, and programs.
• Ensure consistency in messaging and visuals across all platforms in alignment with KCM’s brand standards.
• Capture, edit, and curate photos, videos, and success stories from programs and events.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on performance metrics for all social media and digital campaigns.
• Maintain and execute KCM’s communications and social media calendar.
• Represent KCM at community events, donor gatherings, and outreach opportunities to promote awareness and build relationships.
• Coordinate support for fundraising events, including vendor outreach and promotional materials.
• Assist with donor communications such as campaign updates and impact reports.
• Maintain donor records and assist with data entry and reporting using the donor management system.
• Collaborate closely with KCM’s Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships on strategic initiatives.
• Work with IT to optimize digital tools for outreach as needed.
• Support internal communications and staff engagement activities.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Copywriting

Project management

Digital marketing

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Email marketing tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Position Summary The Communications Lead plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) by supporting digital marketing & communication strategies that increase visibility, deepen donor engagement, and strengthen community outreach. This position blends creative content development, event coordination, website development, and digital/print communications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and enthusiastic about nonprofit work and community service.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and schedule engaging content for social media, newsletters, and website updates.
• Design branded digital and print materials (flyers, graphics, videos) to support events, campaigns, and programs.
• Ensure consistency in messaging and visuals across all platforms in alignment with KCM’s brand standards.
• Capture, edit, and curate photos, videos, and success stories from programs and events.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on performance metrics for all social media and digital campaigns.
• Maintain and execute KCM’s communications and social media calendar.

Community Engagement & Representation

• At the Director of Development & Strategic Partnership’s discretion, represents KCM at community events, donor gatherings, and outreach opportunities to promote awareness and build relationships.

Fundraising Support

• Coordinate support for fundraising events, including vendor outreach and promotional materials.
• Assist with donor communications such as campaign updates and impact reports.
• Maintain donor records and assist with data entry and reporting using the donor management system.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate closely with KCM’s Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships on strategic initiatives.
• Work with IT to optimize digital tools for outreach as needed.
• Support internal communications and staff engagement activities.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in marketing, communications, social media, website management or a related field. Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in all social media platforms, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and email marketing tools.
• Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on assigned projects.

Preferred Attributes

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Passion for community service and alignment with KCM’s mission and values.
• Creative thinker with a collaborative spirit and a heart for people.

Work Environment & Conditions

Katy Christian Ministries is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. Employees are subject to background checks and drug screening as mandated by company policy. This role may require sitting for extended periods and physical movement such as walking and bending. Candidate must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds.