Part-Time Church Communications Leader

Westerville First Presbyterian; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church of Westerville seeks a Director of Communications & Media to lead a faith-centered strategy across digital and print channels, serving both the congregation and the Westerville community.

This part-time role (16-20 hours/week) collaborates with the pastor and ministry leaders, oversees the Advocate newsletter, website, email communications, and social media, and coordinates volunteers to tell the church’s story.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, journalism, media production, or a closely related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common digital tools: email platforms (Mailchimp or similar), social media management, and basic website editing.
• Basic graphic design ability for bulletins, flyers, signage, and digital graphics (Canva or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual communications plan aligned with FPCW's mission and ministry calendar.
• Maintain brand consistency across all channels, including tone, visual identity, and messaging.
• Work with Pastor, Session, and Ministry leaders to ensure FPCW's mission and ministry is carried consistently through all communication channels.
• Coordinate and manage the Advocate newsletter content planning, writing, editing, layout, and distribution via Mailchimp.

Skills

Communications experience

Marketing

Journalism

Media production

Digital tools

Graphic design (Canva)

Project management

Tools

Mailchimp

Social media management

Google Calendar

Website editing

Job description

First Presbyterian Church of Westerville seeks a Director of Communications & Media to lead a faith-centered strategy across digital and print channels, serving both the congregation and the Westerville community.

This part-time role (16-20 hours/week) collaborates with the pastor and ministry leaders, oversees the Advocate newsletter, website, email communications, and social media, and coordinates volunteers to tell the church’s story.