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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Communications Coordinator

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Wayzata, Minnesota, United States, 55391


Job Title: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (1.0 FTE)Job Summary:

The COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR is responsible for the oversight and execution of all aspects of communications and marketing, including promotional strategy and execution, digital and print communication, social media, design and brand management, and website management.Supervisory Responsibilities:

NoneJob Responsibilities:Promotional Strategy and Execution

Develop strategies to prioritize and communicate WCC weekly messaging, in partnership with staff and lay leaders.Develop systems to organize, prioritize and communicate WCC promotional information and opportunities.Create consistent messaging style and format in collaboration with Co-Lead Ministers.Conduct ongoing Communications meetings with WCC staff and leadership to proactively establish program communications needs.

Digital & Print Communication

Oversee all print and digital communications, ensuring excellence and consistency with overall WCC brand.Direct and execute various creative projects in collaboration with staff and lay leadership.Design congregational communication pieces – weekly email update, seasonal catalogs, and magazines.Develop themes in collaboration with staff and lay leadership.Coordinate content creation, editing and layout for each issue.Oversee final preparation, printing, and distribution.Support ministry communication needs - Create digital, mailed, promotions, and point of use materials in collaboration with ministry leaders.

Worship

Develop and execute recurring Sunday communications materials in collaboration with Worship Planning team.Create preservice slides, sermon series graphics, and other worship related communications/graphics.Create congregation focused worship aids and take-away materials.

Website

Manage and execute the creation of an improved website in collaboration with staff, manage vendor relationships and timeline, ensuring brand consistency.Create graphics for sliders and pages as needed, ensuring brand consistency.Update website with ongoing programs, services and events.

Social Media

Oversee social media messaging and communication strategies, in coordination with the Co-Lead Ministers, prioritizing agreed upon ministry areas, services, and programs.Develop and test strategies to build followers on agreed upon social media outlets.Understand and utilize data analysis to assess effectiveness of targeted social media campaigns.

Design & Brand Management

Lead efforts to design all art and promotional materials related to church-wide activities with a high standard of creativity, excellence and effectiveness.Network with contract and volunteer artists to develop graphic designs.Monitor the look, vibe and feel of all promotional materials representing WCC.Create and implement use of logos and images that represent WCC across all ministry areas, utilizing and monitoring brand consistency.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to Director of Operations.Works closely and takes direction from Clergy.Serves as a resource for Ministry Teams.Attends biweekly staff meetings and weekly worship planning meetings.

Education, Skill and Experience Required:BS/BA or equivalent experience in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing or other related fields.Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.Proficient with mainstream software, tools and systems (Microsoft Office, WordPress, Bomb Bomb, etc.).Experience using graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop and InDesign).Experience managing social media communications strategies.Experience managing and updating organizational websites.Able to work independently as well as part of a team.Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.Demonstrates personal initiative and strong attention to detail.Desire to be part of a team motivated by mission and service.Able to maintain discretion with confidential information.Preferred:Highly proficient in design and communications software.Experience working with a faith-based or non-profit organization.Two years of post-college employment in related field.Physical:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift 5 pounds at times.Salary and Benefits:$52,000 - $62,000 annually. Eligible for paid vacation, sick time, medical and dental benefits, retirement plan.Submit Resume and Inquiries to:

Communications2024@wayzatacommunitychurch.org

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