First UMC Plano: Full-Time Director of Communication

The North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Methodist Church Plano seeks a Director of Communications to lead brand, website, and content across internal and external channels. You will coordinate with the Media Director to produce high-quality visuals and videos that advance the church’s mission.

You will manage Realm-based communications, weekly newsletters, and events promotion, while ensuring brand consistency and AP style adherence across all materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Communications, preferably in a church or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with brand management, AP style, and digital content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversees brand standards and ensures timely, accurate church communications across channels.
• Manages website updates, visuals, videos, and coordination with the Media Director.
• Develops external communication strategy including social media, digital ads, and signage.
• Creates weekly e-newsletter content and internal communications via Realm.
• Leads design of worship slides and promotional materials while maintaining brand alignment.

Skills

Brand management

Brand standards

Copywriting

Graphic design

Web content management

Video content development

Squarespace

Realm (church apps)

Social media

AP style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

3-5 years in Communications

Experience in church/non-profit

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

AI image-generation software

Squarespace

Realm

PowerPoint

Job description

STAFF CLASSIFICATION

• Full-time Support Staff
• Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Communications is responsible for developing and overseeing communication strategies that amplify the mission and ministry of First United Methodist Church Plano. This includes directing all internal and external communication efforts to engage the congregation, promoting events, and maintaining a cohesive brand identity across all platforms.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

General Communication

• Upholds and manages FUMC Plano’s brand standards across all channels.
• Oversees the creation and delivery of all church communications, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and high-quality presentation.
• Manages and updates the church website to reflect up-to-date information, ministry initiatives, and events, coordinating with the Media Director for high-quality visuals and videos.
• Develops and manages the annual communications budget.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Lead Pastor.

Internal Communication

• Oversees the use of Realm for internal communications, including event registrations, death announcements, and weekly happenings.
• Creates and distributes the weekly e-newsletter, collaborating with the Media Director for video and visual content.
• Coordinates with staff and volunteers to develop, organize, and publicize events through e-newsletters, website, Realm, social media, and other internal communication channels.
• Assists staff and volunteers with graphic design ensuring, all materials align with FUMC Plano’s brand standards.
• Edits materials created by other departments to ensure grammatical accuracy, adherence to AP style, and consistency with FUMC Plano’s brand.
• Develops presentation slides for worship services, special events, and seasonal programming, working closely with the Media Director for cohesive visuals.
• Collaborates with the Media Director to create videos highlighting the church’s mission

External Communication

• Works with and supports the Media Director in developing and implementing a comprehensive external communication strategy, including social media, digital advertising, website content, and outdoor digital signage.
• Works with the Media Director to produce high-quality videos and visuals to enhance the church’s digital presence in the community.
• Coordinates publicity efforts for major church events, using both traditional and digital media to reach a wide audience.
• Oversees the production and placement of outdoor signage and other promotional materials to increase visibility in the community.

MINISTRY AREA RELATIONSHIPS

• FUMC Plano Staff
• Media Director

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Has a heart for God and heart for people and a spiritual life to match.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of First United Methodist Church of Plano.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills with a strong knowledge of AP style.
• Graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva; working knowledge of AI image-generating software a plus.
• Manages and updates the church website using Squarespace.
• Working knowledge of Realm, and social networking platforms Facebook and Instagram.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• High energy and able to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding team player.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Exhibits a strong spirit of support.
• Outstanding people skills with the ability to deal in an appropriate and caring manner with all who bring requests to the communication ministry.
• Able to recruit, empower, and work with laity to carry out the ministry of communication.
• Oversees crisis communications protocol.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum three-five years’ experience in Communications.
• Experience working on a church staff or non-profit preferred.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Lead Pastor supervises the Director of Communications.