Strategic Communications & Events Operations Lead

General Council on Finance and Administration; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a Communications Operations Coordinator to drive the conference's communications and events strategy from planning through execution. You will manage digital systems, workflows, and multi-channel campaigns using WordPress, HubSpot, and Canva, ensuring timely, branded outreach for conferences, trainings, and Annual Conference.

This role requires strong project management, detail orientation, and cross‑team collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of four years of equivalent work experience required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience managing and updating websites using WordPress.
• Experience creating and managing email campaigns, audience segmentation, and automated workflows using HubSpot.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience developing and managing online event registration forms and processes.
• Familiarity with Canva and creating basic graphics while maintaining brand consistency.
• Strong organizational, written communication, problem solving, analytical, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions independently.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, digital platforms, and systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications for Conference events from planning through post-event follow up by partnering with ministry leaders to set goals, audiences, timelines, registrations, and plans.
• Manage multiple events and communication projects, maintain timelines, anticipate challenges, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Support planning and execution of the Louisiana Annual Conference, the largest conference gathering.
• Develop and maintain digital tools supporting Conference ministries, including WordPress landing pages and online registration forms.
• Create and manage HubSpot email campaigns, automated workflows, and audience segmentation.
• Coordinate email, website, and social media communications to promote Conference events and initiatives.
• Create event graphics and promotional materials using Canva while preserving branding.
• Write event recaps and news stories highlighting outcomes and ministry impact.
• Monitor registration and engagement, adjust strategies to improve participation.
• Evaluate needs, priorities, and resources; make sound day-to-day decisions aligned with goals.
• Anticipate risks and dependencies; identify solutions to keep timelines and participation on track.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4+ years experience

WordPress experience

HubSpot campaigns

Project coordination

Event registration forms

Canva design

Brand consistency

Strong written communication

Analytical problem solving

Learning new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

WordPress

HubSpot

Canva

Job description

The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a Communications Operations Coordinator to drive the conference's communications and events strategy from planning through execution. You will manage digital systems, workflows, and multi-channel campaigns using WordPress, HubSpot, and Canva, ensuring timely, branded outreach for conferences, trainings, and Annual Conference.

This role requires strong project management, detail orientation, and cross‑team collaboration across