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Communications Coordinator
Assistant to the Creative Team
Peachtree Presbyterian Church is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our Creative team. We require a self-motivated team player, with a strong background in project management to ensure the communications needs of our internal clients are met. The successful candidate will be highly organized with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives concurrently.
This position will report directly to the Creative and Communications Director and/or the Communications Manager, collaborating on process and procedures to ensure consistent on-time delivery of communications requests and deliverables.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the church communications request system, checking all communication requests daily and working with the Creative Team and clients to ensure in-process projects are on schedule
- Review new communication requests on submission and work with clients to ensure Creative Team members have all required content, cost approval, and elements required to complete a request
- Assist the Creative Team members in the identification and scheduling of compelling stories for print, social, or video platforms from the ministries and membership of Peachtree Church
- Identify community opportunities for promotion of church events and work with Creative Team members to create and provide content for earned media
- Act as point of contact for the Creative Team—field staff and member questions, help address and solve problems, and distribute information to clients as needed
- Work with vendors to troubleshoot issues affecting communication processes
- Place and manage orders with external vendors—including sign orders, name tags, and other regularly needed items
- Coordinate contractors invoicing and scheduling, ensuring efficient and accurate rate agreements, account assignments, and invoice approval
- Schedule meetings for the Creative Director and Comms Manager
- Assist the Communications Manager with content collection and follow up
- Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices, developing methods to enhance productivity and execution
- Assist the Comms Manager in maintaining the church communications calendar
- Manage requests for branded materials—including fulfilling requests for items we have in stock and ordering new branded materials according to our brand standards
Required Competencies
- A demonstrated high level of integrity, guided by a sound set of ethical principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to concept and write promotional copy for multiple platforms
- A track record of successful coordination and execution of communication projects
- 3-5 years of professional experience in an agency or creative environment
- Knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel and the Mac platform
- Ability to thrive in a team-based, collaborative environment
Desired Competencies
- A college degree in journalism or associated communications field
- Experience in video and still photography
About Peachtree Presbyterian Church
Peachtree is one of the largest Presbyterian (USA) churches in the United States and is known regionally, nationally, and internationally as a faith community committed to service through outreach. With significant missions programs in the City of Atlanta, Central America, India, and on the African continent, Peachtree demonstrates an authentic faith through love and respect of all people. Peachtree’s mission is, ‘Joining Christ daily in the restoration of all things’. Restoring relationships, communities, and most of all, hope and joy, are priorities for this vibrant and engaged church.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location