Communications Coordinator

Job Responsibilities (with Percentage of Time)

Writing, Editing, Gathering and Management of Content on Multiple Platforms: 30%

• Liaise with all ministry departments to support their communication needs. Gather and edit event information, announcements, and updates.

• Create and publish email newsletters and blog posts.

• Coordinate with staff on content updates for 4thpres.org and manage content in WordPress. Content includes photos, graphics, and video assets.

• Collaborate with the Communications Director and Fourth’s web developer on implementing new landing pages, new integrations, and other site improvements. Process trouble tickets and correspond with users who submit feedback.

• Gather, edit, and format content for print pieces such as brochures, flyers, posters, the annual report, handbooks, and more.

• Learn, follow, and champion Fourth’s style guide and best practices.

• Coordinate with the Audio-Visual Technician on gathering, preparing, and posting sermon audio and video and other resources.

Social Media: 30%

• Create and manage a weekly social media content calendar. Source and prepare content and post to Fourth’s channels on a defined schedule.

• Collaborate with the Communications Director and the Communications Committee to create a solid social media strategy. Iterate to improve the strategy over time.

• Monitor Fourth’s channels to create an aware, responsive presence and to foster positive interaction with followers.Monitor and maintain Fourth’s presence on Google

• Business, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo, and other platforms.

• Produce quarterly analytics reports that include insights on emerging social media trends.

Print Projects: 30%

• Work with Fourth staff to anticipate needs and create a peaceable timeline for all print projects.

• Facilitate the printing of weekly bulletins and other items, often using in-house printers.

• Gather content from Fourth staff and communicate precise job requirements to graphic designers.

• Prepare rough design concepts or sketches to help both staff and designers visualize the final product.

• Maintain positive relationships with designers and help identify new design resources as needed.

• Anticipate temporary signage needs for events; create and place signage.

• Collaborate with the Communications Director and others on the creation and modification of new and existing signage.

Event Support: 10%

• Create and manage content for the church’s Distributed Video Display System (displays located in high traffic areas of the facility).

• Coordinate with staff on audio-visual needs for Sunday services, funerals, weddings, and occasional special events and arrange for coverage by professional and volunteer technicians.

• Track the weekly flow of events at Fourth and plan ahead for last-minute Communications requests such as temporary signage.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be:

• An eager learner

• A problem solver

• A critical thinker

• A visual communicator with exposure to graphic design

• A process thinker (as opposed to a process follower)

• A teacher who can articulate a process well to others

• Comfortable having multiple projects in process at any given time

Technical

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• An intrinsic orientation toward style, grammar, and spelling

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and G-Suite

• Demonstrated experience in Communications tasks including editing and optimization of visual assets

• Familiarity and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat), Basecamp, Google Analytics, Keynote, Powerpoint, and Final Cut Pro

Character and Interpersonal

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong Christian character and witness

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust as the needs of the job change

• Exhibit determination and perseverance to help get projects to the finish line

• Enjoy team collaboration and problem solving

• Work to maintain positive relationships

• Communicate with respect and dignity to all staff, members, and guests

Fourth Presbyterian Church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church located in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. Fourth has a rich history dating to 1828 and is known as a consistent, Christ-centered, biblically faithful presence in the greater Washington area.