The Grove Church
Communications Director
The Grove Church, Liberty Hill, Texas, United States, 78642
Qualifications for employment at The Grove include having made a life commitment to Jesus Christ, agreement with the beliefs and governing statements of The Grove Church, and a work history and lifestyle that are consistent with biblical principles. All staff must be an active partner of The Grove or become one within the first 90 days of employment.
STAFF MISSION STATEMENT:
Encourage and equip every Partner to live a life of full devotion to Christ.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications Director will create, organize, plan, and implement effective communication strategies that serve in accomplishing the mission of The Grove.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Learn, follow, and champion The Grove’s Brand Guidelines.
Ensure the communications ministry remains on target with the church’s mission and vision by developing, executing, and reporting on yearly objectives, monthly key results, and initiatives.
Collaborate with church staff and ministry leaders to define, develop, and effectively communicate messages clearly, creatively, and effectively to church-wide and specific audiences.
Influence leadership through forward-thinking ideas and processes by presenting solutions for key strategic projects.
Provide reporting to internal teams and adjust communication plans based on church body engagement.
Manage communications department budget.
Manage workflow and schedule of multiple communications channels simultaneously.
Develop a communications content calendar to highlight the story of The Grove and inspire people to engage in ministry initiatives.
Cultivate, lead, and manage a team of communications ministry contractors and volunteers (writers, photographers, designers, etc.).
Grow and maintain a stock of photos and video of our current church body.
Grow, develop, and instruct a team of presenters for weekend gatherings and special events.
Execute production of Grove Stories in collaboration with Stories Director.
Project manage the aesthetic experience for church-wide events and gatherings.
Collaborate with Guest Services to communicate and maintain clear pathways to disciple-making for every age and stage of life.
Create and publish email newsletters through MailChimp.
Manage digital signage for weekend gatherings and events.
Create and manage a weekly social media content calendar. Source, prepare content, and post to The Grove’s channels (Facebook & Instagram). Monitor all channels to create an aware, responsive presence.
Coordinate with church staff and ministry leaders on content updates for the explorethegrove.org website and app. Content includes text, photos, graphics, and video assets.
Collaborate with ministry leaders and operations team to implement effective wayfinding strategies.
Attend all required events and activities for The Grove.
DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative/Design Planning & Execution: Allocate 50% of time (22 Hours) to regular communications content planning and execution.
Weekend Gathering Leadership: Allocate 12.5% of time (5 Hours) to lead and oversee gathering communication strategies.
Volunteer Development: Allocate 5% of time (2 Hours) to build relationships and cultivate strategies with volunteers.
Meetings & Collaborative Planning: Allocate 15% (6 hours) to scheduled meetings and ministry-specific communication strategy development.
Project Management: Allocate 12.5% of time (5 Hours) to non-recurring projects that require volunteer teams or contractors.
STAFF VALUES:
Think with the mind of Christ, then act.
Pray continuously.
Equip the church for the work of the ministry.
Work ourselves out of a job.
Walk the talk with our Weekly 3 (Bless30, Discipleship, Leadership Development).
Innovate with wisdom and courage.
Strive for excellence and over-communicate.
Shepherd with a holy discontentment.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Writing skills: 8 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Liberty Hill, TX 78642: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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STAFF MISSION STATEMENT:
Encourage and equip every Partner to live a life of full devotion to Christ.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications Director will create, organize, plan, and implement effective communication strategies that serve in accomplishing the mission of The Grove.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Learn, follow, and champion The Grove’s Brand Guidelines.
Ensure the communications ministry remains on target with the church’s mission and vision by developing, executing, and reporting on yearly objectives, monthly key results, and initiatives.
Collaborate with church staff and ministry leaders to define, develop, and effectively communicate messages clearly, creatively, and effectively to church-wide and specific audiences.
Influence leadership through forward-thinking ideas and processes by presenting solutions for key strategic projects.
Provide reporting to internal teams and adjust communication plans based on church body engagement.
Manage communications department budget.
Manage workflow and schedule of multiple communications channels simultaneously.
Develop a communications content calendar to highlight the story of The Grove and inspire people to engage in ministry initiatives.
Cultivate, lead, and manage a team of communications ministry contractors and volunteers (writers, photographers, designers, etc.).
Grow and maintain a stock of photos and video of our current church body.
Grow, develop, and instruct a team of presenters for weekend gatherings and special events.
Execute production of Grove Stories in collaboration with Stories Director.
Project manage the aesthetic experience for church-wide events and gatherings.
Collaborate with Guest Services to communicate and maintain clear pathways to disciple-making for every age and stage of life.
Create and publish email newsletters through MailChimp.
Manage digital signage for weekend gatherings and events.
Create and manage a weekly social media content calendar. Source, prepare content, and post to The Grove’s channels (Facebook & Instagram). Monitor all channels to create an aware, responsive presence.
Coordinate with church staff and ministry leaders on content updates for the explorethegrove.org website and app. Content includes text, photos, graphics, and video assets.
Collaborate with ministry leaders and operations team to implement effective wayfinding strategies.
Attend all required events and activities for The Grove.
DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative/Design Planning & Execution: Allocate 50% of time (22 Hours) to regular communications content planning and execution.
Weekend Gathering Leadership: Allocate 12.5% of time (5 Hours) to lead and oversee gathering communication strategies.
Volunteer Development: Allocate 5% of time (2 Hours) to build relationships and cultivate strategies with volunteers.
Meetings & Collaborative Planning: Allocate 15% (6 hours) to scheduled meetings and ministry-specific communication strategy development.
Project Management: Allocate 12.5% of time (5 Hours) to non-recurring projects that require volunteer teams or contractors.
STAFF VALUES:
Think with the mind of Christ, then act.
Pray continuously.
Equip the church for the work of the ministry.
Work ourselves out of a job.
Walk the talk with our Weekly 3 (Bless30, Discipleship, Leadership Development).
Innovate with wisdom and courage.
Strive for excellence and over-communicate.
Shepherd with a holy discontentment.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Writing skills: 8 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Liberty Hill, TX 78642: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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