Communications Associate

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Associate reports to the Sr. Director of Communications and is highly involved with internal communication as well as Grace Church strategic and creative planning, serving as a key point of contact for Grace Church ministries and their ministry initiatives. The Communications Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Work alongside Grace Church ministries to coordinate communications content, plus support event promotion and marketing needs.
• Assist church ministries with creative requests, which include graphics, print projects, and apparel.
• Maintain brand standards in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Marketing.
• Direct and collaborate with Grace Church volunteer photographers.
• Assist church ministries with writing, proofing, and editing of printed and online ministry communication and newsletters.
• Research, develop, and post stories/information for church online media, including the Grace Church App.
• Perform miscellaneous writing, proofing, and editing projects as assigned by the Director of Communications.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while also providing strategic insight as a point of contact for various ministries.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS

• Experience required: 2 years+ of experience in Communications, Content Marketing or comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of organization required.
• A strong knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and nuances of the English language.
• Ability to prioritize, manage and assign projects based on workloads and skillsets.
• Detail oriented multi-tasker who can see work through from concept to completion.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Has a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20).
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
• Consistent attendance and participation in Grace Church and involvement in the life of the church.