What is this role?
This role is a hybrid between a traditional communications manager and a volunteer coordinator. Why? The Gathering is a bi-vocational church. We have a tremendous amount of servants and ministers at our church who work full-time, and we want to leverage those hearts for Jesus. This reduces the need to have as many full-time staff but does increase the need for more centralized communications. You will be responsible for strategizing, planning, coordinating and executing communication pathways within the Church (Staff, Leaders, Volunteers).

Additionally, this is a traditional communications role as you will be responsible for communicating with external stakeholders in a more traditional marketing role as well. You'll be responsible for communicating with the congregation and community on external and public channels.  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop a multi-channel communications strategy driven by the church’s mission/vision/values.
• Unify and align everyday messaging with the church’s voice, goals and priorities.
• Partner with church and ministry leaders to convey their vision and communications priorities to appropriate audiences.
• Guide a team of staff/volunteers to implement effective communications strategies, plans, and procedures.
• Ensure high-quality and high-impact communications reach both internal and external audiences.
• Be a passionate advocate for the congregation, ground ideas with real-world feedback on campaigns, follow-up plans, etc.
• Develop brand standards and ensure adherence to design best practices, standards, brand consistency.
• Have a seat at the table with the Lead/Teaching Team and Church Council/Elders to be informed of leadership priorities/ decisions, with an invitation to speak into communications/ marketing issues.
• Advocate for creative and clear communications in all settings.
• Have a strong understanding of communications strategy, writing/editing, graphic design, and social media, with a high value on audience engagement. 
• Lead and manage coordinators, assistants, and/or volunteers to help implement multi-channel communications strategies and tactics. 
• Lead the creation of digital and print content. 
• Capture and share stories of life change and impact. 
• Measure and report engagement across various platforms. 
• Carry out the day-to-day tasks of facilitating communications/marketing.
• Lead RSVP and Registration for events.
• Be the primary coordinator on Sunday for corporate gatherings: Coordinate volunteers, food, direct the setup, coordinate the service, and be responsible for ensuring tear down on Sundays.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 5 years experience on a church staff in a formal ministry setting, communications, or volunteer coordination. 
• We are looking for someone with initiative and the ability to execute with ambiguity and little direction. 
• Understand vision cast by leadership and organize communications messages.
• Someone who can sit at the table with leadership and act as an advocate for creative and clear communications. 
• Connect with ministries on a personal face-to-face and regular basis to understand their ministries’ goals and needs
• Must be extremely comfortable working with computers and learning new software/ technology as needed. 
• Demonstrates strong copywriting and editing skills. Communicate clearly and effectively using the written word. 
• Must have experience with email marketing systems such as Pardot, Mailchimp, Drip, or similar software. 
• Must have experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, and content management on common web platforms such as WordPress.
• Bonus if they are familiar with software such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop. Either way must be willing to learn.

Expectations of Staff if Hired:
1. Christ-centered behavior (i.e. treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity.)
2. For all grievances, follow Matthew 18 and Ephesians 4:15.
3. Proactive participation in the Governance system.
4. Successful completion of a background check.
5. Pleasant and professional personality and appearance.
6. Consistent attendance of Sunday Service unless on PTO.
7. Regular involvement in Church activities, ministries and events.
8. Attendance at all mandatory meetings (and events, as needed).

About The Gathering at Grace Chapel

The Gathering has a vision that everyone would experience the Abundant Eternal Life that Jesu promised. Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life… and have it more abundantly." (John 10:10b). However, sin separates us from the life of God and wreaks havoc on our daily lives. On our own, it is impossible to connect with God. But Jesus came to restore us to life with God. We believe that no one should suffer being separated from God. It breaks our heart that so many are living far from God and missing out on the amazing life He freely gives. Abundant Life is a life that overflows, not with more stuff, but with more of God! It's a life where you know you are loved by the Father, find your identity in Jesus, are continually filled with the Spirit, and go out to engage the World in love.  That's why we are on a mission...
Location: This role is flexible in time and location, but will require on-premises work all-day Friday and Sunday at a minimum.
Beginning: Immediately, Full-Time
Reporting to: George Clerie, Lead Pastor
Compensation: Starts at $54-62K depending on experience.