Position:	COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
		[Part-time / 15-20 hours per week / Non-exempt]

General Responsibilities:
Responsible for internal and external communications and outreach for CHURCH NAME through the use of print, Web, and social media platforms.

Specific Responsibilities:
•	Collaborate with church staff and lay leaders to develop and execute internal and external communications strategy as well as manage the weekly flow of information to the CHURCH NAME community. 
•	Act as project manager of all communication activities, ensuring that they are completed in a timely, accurate and professional manner consistent with the mission of CHURCH NAME.
•	Write and edit communications copy.  Coordinate with church staff, lay leaders, and volunteers to actively generate content.  Seek feedback from congregation and respond to concerns or suggestions.
•	Design and create electronic, print and promotional publications, including newsletters, brochures, postcards, flyers and announcements. 
•	Oversee and maintain Web site so it is functional, accurate, up-to-date, and thorough.
•	Maintain church’s electronic messaging (Constant Contact) and social networking (Facebook, Twitter) efforts.
•	Oversee and coordinate the production of the congregation’s Annual Report.
•	Act as quality control check for publications and media-related efforts by church staff, lay leaders and volunteers.
•	Coordinate and oversee signage on church property and the placement of advertising and outreach materials with media outlets, neighborhood associations, and other private and public organizations.
•	Maintain and publish church calendar and coordinate with church staff and lay leaders in accordance with facilities use policy. 
•	Participate in formation of annual budget for area(s) of responsibility.  
•	Coordinate outside vendor relationships as needed.
•	Maintain confidentiality.
•	Provide backup in the absence of the Office Administrator.
•	Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
•	Bachelor's Degree preferred, plus 3-5 years working in communications, PR, media relations or related field.
•	Skill in writing, oral communications, media applications, and working with people in a collaborative way.
•	Ability to set and meet deadlines.
•	An understanding of CHURCH NAME’s mission initiatives and the ability to shape messages and promote the church’s mission and ministries inside and outside the congregation. 
•	Ability to work collaboratively with lay volunteers to implement the mission initiatives of CHURCH NAME. 
•	Knowledge of computer and information systems, hardware, Web-based programming, social media platforms, and Web-based services, including Adobe, Church Windows, Constant Contact, and Wordpress. 
•	Knowledge of the Lutheran church and worship services.
•	Ability to pass required background and agency checks. 

Reports to:
Senior Pastor