Creative & Communications Director

Front Range Christian Church; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Range Church is seeking a seasoned Communications Leader to guide the ministry, maintain the brand, and drive city-wide messaging. You will craft strategies for church-wide initiatives, create assets for services and events, and manage digital channels with a focus on impact.

You will collaborate with pastors, lead media production, and grow volunteer teams while optimizing outreach and donor communications in a fast-paced church setting.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• Experience in branding, marketing strategy, social media management, and digital communications.
• Proficient understanding of website management platforms, email marketing systems, and social media tools.
• Strong visual design instincts and ability to create engaging materials.
• 2+ years of experience in a communications and design-related position.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the Communications ministry of Front Range Church.
• Maintain brand consistency across all ministries and channels.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for initiatives and campaigns.
• Create graphic design assets for services, events, print, signage, and digital media.
• Develop and oversee social media strategy and campaigns.
• Lead marketing for major church initiatives (Easter, Christmas, events).
• Manage all church communication platforms (website, app, email, ads).
• Write and oversee church-wide communications and donor messaging.
• Collaborate with pastors and leaders on strategic plans.
• Lead media content creation (photography, videography, storytelling).
• Recruit and train volunteer creative teams.
• Analyze communication effectiveness and manage budget and vendors.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Branding

Marketing strategy

Social media management

Content creation

Digital communications

Website management

Email marketing

Social media scheduling

Digital advertising

Visual design

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the Communications ministry of Front Range Church while supporting the overall mission and vision of the church.
• Serve as the primary steward of the Front Range Church brand by maintaining consistency in visual identity, messaging, tone, language, and design standards across every ministry and communication channel.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for church-wide initiatives, ministries, sermon series, events, and seasonal campaigns.
• Create compelling graphic design assets for weekend services, sermon series, ministries, events, print materials, signage, environmental graphics, digital advertising, and social media.
• Develop and oversee the church's social media strategy, including content planning, publishing, audience engagement, and campaign execution across all platforms.
• Lead marketing efforts for major church initiatives including Easter, Christmas, conferences, worship nights, and other church-wide events.
• Manage all church communication platforms including the website, church app, email marketing, digital advertising, and ministry communication systems.
• Write and oversee church-wide communications including email campaigns, announcements, promotional copy, donor communications, and ministry messaging.
• Collaborate with pastors and ministry leaders to develop strategic communication plans that effectively support ministry goals.
• Lead photography, videography, storytelling, and content creation efforts that communicate the life change happening at Front Range Church.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteer creative teams including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, social media contributors, writers, and other communication volunteers.
• Analyze communication effectiveness to improve future communication strategies.
• Oversee the Communications budget and manage relationships with outside vendors.
• Support church-wide events and willingly step into non-communications roles when needed to serve the broader mission of the church.

Character & Personal Qualifications

• Exhibits a strong personal relationship to Jesus Christ evidenced in relationships, commitment to the church, personal work ethic, and a heart for people.
• A relational, team-oriented leader who is organized, adaptable, creative, and passionate about helping people connect with the mission and vision of the church.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Front Range Church.
• Self-motivated with a strong creative drive and attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects, deadlines, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced ministry environment.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Flexible schedule with weekend and evening hours to be expected.

Skill, Ability & Knowledge Requirements

• Strong proficiency in graphic design platforms including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, etc.).
• Experience in branding, marketing strategy, social media management, content creation, and digital communications.
• Proficient understanding of website management platforms, email marketing systems, social media scheduling tools, and digital advertising.
• Strong visual design instincts with the ability to create modern, engaging, and effective communication materials.
• Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, and understands strengths and weaknesses.
• 2 years minimum experience in a communications and design related position