Coordinator of Communications and Marketing

A well-established United Methodist church committed to seeking first the kingdom of God is searching for a full time Coordinator of Communications and Marketing. Franklin First United Methodist Church, a congregation averaging 700 in worship in Franklin, TN was founded in 1799, and remains an important part of the community today. Our main campus sits on 105 acres in the heart of Franklin and serves our community through donating over 20,000 pounds of produce annually through our Giving Garden, providing overnight stays the homeless, and even hosting a monthly songwriters event. We are committed to making our little corner in Williamson County look as much like the kingdom of heaven as we can and making disciples to transform the world.

Job Summary

The Coordinator of Marketing & Communications operationalizes communication and marketing initiatives that support the mission, vision, and values of Franklin First United Methodist Church. This role supports the church’s efforts in brand management, digital engagement, media production, and public relations across various platforms including website, livestream, mobile app, social media, and email communications.

This position serves as a resource for staff and ministry leaders to ensure consistent, effective, and creative messaging that engages both internal and external audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the church website, ensuring content is current and functionality is optimized

• Create and implement innovative digital marketing strategies to increase engagement across web, social media, and mobile platforms.

• Monitor church-wide communication to ensure consistency and clarity across platforms.

• Manage email marketing campaigns (e.g., weekly newsletters) and ensure effective communication flow to congregation and broader community.

• Direct creative development for sermon series, events, and ministry campaigns (digital and print).

• Manage video production, livestreaming, and digital storytelling to support worship, outreach, and ministry communication.

• Collaborate with ministry staff and lay leaders to support communication needs for events, initiatives, and programs.

• Coordinate with external vendors (designers, video producers, media partners) as needed.

• Participate actively as a member of the Operations Team.

• Serve as liaison to local media outlets and coordinate public relations efforts including writing press releases when requested.

• Promote church ministries and initiatives to internal (congregation) and external (community, media) audiences.

• Establish communication protocols, workflows, and brand standards across the church.

• Steward communication and marketing budgets to ensure cost-effective resource use.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, MailChimp

• Experience with video editing platforms such as Vimeo and YouTube

• Familiarity with church database systems (CCB) and marketing platforms

• Proficiency in social media including Instagram and Facebook

• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

• A team player who fosters collaboration and creativity

• A growing and active relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that models Christian values

• Alignment with United Methodist doctrine and ability to communicate its core beliefs