Title: Communication Coordinator
Author: Paul Flickinger
Last saved by: Karen Krueger
Company: Smithsonian Magazine

Position: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 

Description: This program position* will serve as the central hub for all church communication intra-congregationally as well as the external liaison to the community and synod. 
*Note- For the last several years, the Director of Communications has carried the additional title of Office Administrator. This will no longer be the case as the Director of Communications will not supervise the office but work most closely with the Senior Pastor, Committees, and the program staff of the church. 

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Responsibilities:

•	Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for congregational communication. Develop a dynamic and professional appearance to all media publications (written, electronic, and posted communication around the church facility). Develop a strategy to help make the church become more “visual” through the use of pictures/art/videos. Develop methods for sharing faith stories and stories of ministry in action. Director is expected to write articles for newsletters and web as often as possible. In all areas of communication, strive to utilize as many volunteer servants as possible.

•	Serve as a resource professional for Church Council, Staff, and ministry areas. Assist them with the development of information to be shared with congregation and/or the general public. Ensure that the materials are distributed in a timely manner and are coherent with the mission and vision of the church. 
	
•	Produce the weekly NAME Newsletter and other periodic newsletters. Organize others to print/assemble. Examples include Youth Newsletters, Pastoral Newsletter, etc.

•	Serve as the Head of the Web Ministry & Consultant for IT Concerns.
a.	Work closely with Web Team. Assist by providing input on future design issues. Provide hands-on work by adding content to site on an ongoing basis. Help in the training of others to assist in Internet Ministry Opportunities.
b.	Implement a weekly Electronic-Update for congregational membership.
c.	Explore and suggest new avenues to communicate using technology (i.e. Facebook, Podcasts, etc.)
d.	Work with IT Committee to evaluate the current and future computer needs of the office. With the moving in to new office space, a contract will be established with a local IT firm so that Director of Communications need not be an IT expert. 

•	Establish, implement, and supervise the central communication hub at the church Entrance (Welcome Center). Provide information for up-coming events, church ministries, and visitors. Work with Evangelism ministry to help train those who man the site. 

•	Other Duties
1. Attend regularly scheduled Staff, Information Technology (IT), and Evangelism meetings.

2. Partner with the Senior Pastor to help facilitate the New Member Process

3. Be open and available to supporting ministry programming as schedule allows (and in conversation with supervisor)

4. All other duties as assigned. We want the person in this position to grow and new challenges will be a part of the ongoing role. 

Requirements:

•	Working knowledge and experience with computers, the Internet, and web development (HTML not necessary). 
•	Demonstrated experience using diverse forms of media and/or degree in communications.
•	Excellent written communication skills and a strong commitment to learn and keep skills current with developing technology and communication theory.
•	Demonstrated use of Desktop publishing (graphics, layout, editing,).
•	Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.