Presbytery of Genesee Valley is hiring: Communication Coordinator, PT – Presbyte

Communication Coordinator, PT – Presbytery of Genesee Valley

About Presbytery of Genesee Valley (PGV)

The Presbytery of Genesee Valley is in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Its 52 churches are in rural, suburban, and urban areas near Rochester, N.Y. The Presbytery has no brick-and-mortar office, yet we are steadfast in our commitment to connection and caring for our leaders, churches, and the communities they serve. Our understanding of God’s mission for us grows in the hearts of our diverse people as we commit to serve Christ together.

The Communication Coordinator is vital to achieving our goals of encouraging and empowering healthy, vital, and sustainable congregations and leaders, especially as we evolve to meet the challenges of the times. The Communication Coordinator finds joy in the details, as well as in listening, learning, and equipping others for their roles and responsibilities. The role is unique and important to the well-being of the whole church.

About the Position

Title: Communication Coordinator for the Presbytery of Genesee Valley (PGV); Part-time non-exempt hourly position.

Hours: Average time commitment of 20 hours per week. May vary. Most work will occur during regular business hours with required attendance at occasional evening or weekend events.

Location: Majority of the work will be performed remotely. Requires use of a home office with high-speed internet. Presence at onsite presbytery meetings will be required, and presence at other presbytery activities may be required. Preference will be given to those who live within the geographic bounds of the presbytery.

• Work collaboratively with staff and constituent members to promote the vision and mission of the presbytery through effective communications strategies and methods
• Support all external communications including email, print, social media, and online communications. Includes administrative duties such as maintaining and monitoring email account, database, directories and listservs
• Develop, execute, and evaluate the communication strategies of the presbytery for efficacy and connectional impact
• Serve as webmaster and communications resource. Manage the PGV website ensuring that the site is up to date, accurate, user-friendly, and representative of PGV’s priorities
• Create, compile, and edit content for distribution to target audiences via varied platforms and channels
• Plan, advertise, and provide administrative support for presbytery meetings and events
• Prepare and send weekly e-newsletter; create forms, documents, and visual presentations as needed
• Provide technical support to staff and constituent members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in administration, preferably with a church organization; experience in communications and/or marketing preferred
• Proficient user of office technology, data storage, and communication tools including Google Drive / G-Suite products, database software, cloud storage, Canva, conferencing software (such as Zoom), web analytics, and various social media applications and messaging apps
• Expertise in website management and web analytics
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and effectively; manages multiple tasks and time efficiently to produce high-quality output and meet timelines
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and proven excellence in listening and writing

Characteristics of a successful Communications Coordinator include:

• Highly disciplined self-starter with exceptional organization skills and attention to detail; able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Seeks to learn new skills and pursues help when needed
• Works collaboratively with others, and values varied styles of communication
• Adaptable, reliable, and comfortable working in an organization experiencing change
• Proven experience and facility with conventional and digital media platforms. Knowledge of communication tools and software
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and managing information with excellent judgment and compliance with all stated guidelines
• Clearly and professionally conveys information in writing and verbally; able to create and edit various types of content; familiar with communication metrics and methods

Compensation

• Salary range: Dependent upon skills and experience, $22/hour minimum
• Stipend toward cost of home office
• Appropriate systems equipment may be provided

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