Communications Manager

Position Summary: The Communications Manager will lead all internal and external communications efforts to effectively convey our church's vision, mission, and activities to our congregation and the wider community. This role requires a dynamic, creative, and strategic communicator capable of managing our digital presence, enhancing our public relations efforts, and ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across all platforms. Responsibilities: Strategic Communication: Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy that includes internal and external communications, public relations, and marketing efforts in collaboration with church staff and leadership. Digital Presence Management: Oversee the management of the WSPC website and social media channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram), including content creation, scheduling, and analytics. Content Marketing: Lead video production and content marketing initiatives to engage our community and beyond with impactful messaging and storytelling. Email and Direct Mail: Manage email marketing and direct mail programs to effectively communicate with our congregation and community. Public Relations: Collaborate with staff members on all PR and marketing initiatives, manage relationships with external partners and vendors. Community Engagement: Improve Google and Yelp listings, solicit reviews, and manage the church's events calendar to support and prioritize church events. Data Management and Reporting: Utilize CRM Database to communicate internally and externally, providing weekly/monthly reports on website, social media, and virtual/in-real-life attendance stats with the assistance of external staff. Signage and Visual Communication: Create signage in and around the building to guide and inform congregation members and visitors. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field. Proven experience in communications, PR, or marketing, preferably in a nonprofit or church setting. Strong skills in content creation, digital marketing, and social media management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with church staff and volunteers. Proficiency in website management and familiarity with SEO and Google Analytics. Creative thinker with strong organizational and project management skills. Technical Requirements: Google G-Suite, Microsoft Tools, Zoom, WordPress, Adobe, Canva