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Position Title: Strategic Communications Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director. Works with the staff team and volunteers to manage congregational communications and amplify interest and engagement in
First Universalist Church of Denver.
Experience: Skills and creativity in digital content production and content management, knowledge of and experience with online platforms, and ability to help the community connect internally and externally.
Compensation: $24 per hour
Hours: Part-time, 26 hours a week
Position starts: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Schedule: Flexible and coordinated with the Executive Director.
Benefits: The position is eligible for paid sick and vacation leave and matching
401k contributions after one year of employment.
Context
The First Universalist Church of Denver is a mid-sized church located in central Denver, with liberal and progressive theology. Our mission is to offer community for connection, renewal, and transformation. Our membership is diverse theologically and includes agnostics, atheists, theists, religious humanists, Buddhists, Jews, liberal Christians, spiritual but not religious, and more. Founded in 1891, First Universalist strives to meet the diverse needs in our religious community and beyond our walls through social justice and outreach. To learn more, go to our website at www.firstuniversalist.org.
As an employer, First Universalist strives to maintain a collaborative, supportive and energized work environment. All of our highly skilled staff prides themselves on providing meaningful and helpful service to members of the congregation and to the principles of Unitarian Universalism.
We work hard together, we help each other, and we have fun!
Core Competencies & Qualifications
Mission Focused
The Strategic Communications Coordinator will work to further the mission, vision, and programs of First Universalist Church of Denver by implementing a creative, multi-platform communication strategy to increase awareness of the congregation, grow membership and contribute to the community.
Qualifications
- Robust and cross-platform writer and communicator who can work fast, is detail-oriented and meets deadlines.
- Knowledge and ability to manage content accurately across platforms for consistency.
My Drive/Human Resource/Job Descriptions
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- Capability to write skillfully at the grammatical level and the "story" level - coherently, cohesively, and concisely.
- Ability to edit others’ content for consistency of style, tone, and quality.
- Ability to create content messaging that resonates with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Implement and maintain branding standards in all church communications
- Basic graphic design and visual literacy (e.g., developing images for social media, an eye for detail and quality images, crafting great-looking visuals, etc.)
- Good understanding of digital platforms, outreach, and engagement.
- Collaborative team player who would work well with church staff and volunteers alike.
- Experience with many of the following and a willingness to become familiar with the others: WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube,
Zoom, Vimeo, Constant Contact, Hootsuite, Google or Microsoft Office Suite,
Basecamp, Screenhub, Simple Church CRM.
Responsibilities and Duties
Publications & Promotional Materials
- Oversee production of the order of service/bulletin for Sunday worship services. Make the template and provide editorial guidance to volunteers or other office staff in the updating, proof-reading, printing, and distributing of the weekly bulletin.
- Collect and edit article submissions for the email newsletter weekly and, as instructed by the supervisor, write articles related to major church programs/office announcements.
- Edit, layout, proofread, and publish other documents as assigned by the supervisor (e.g., brochures, Connections Guide, Annual Report, Canvass/Stewardship materials, program area brochures, sermon reprints, promotional flyers & posters, brochures, or material on church programs such as Social Justice initiatives, Adult Spiritual Education, etc.).
- Promote church events through multiple church communication channels.
- Oversee creation of marketing slideshows for display on church screens and update monthly or as time allows. Create the template and support volunteers in updating the content.
Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstrate active listening, clear communication, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Hold others accountable in a spirit of love while supporting their success.
- Compassionately and effectively engage and resolve interpersonal conflict.
Connect with members, staff, and others in ways that affirm and empower.
- Service orientation and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with colleagues and members of the congregation.
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Team Building and Leadership Skills
- Demonstrate ability to function effectively as a team member and to lead a team as needed.
Volunteer Management
- Demonstrate ability to recruit and manage volunteers in keeping with the responsibilities of this position. This is an excellent opportunity for growth for individuals with limited supervisory experience.
Web Site Design & Maintenance
- Provide website maintenance/updates for the church website weekly, as directed by the supervisor, and in keeping with current church events (weekly service information, etc.).
- Update the appearance and content throughout the website to keep it relevant and attractive.
Communications & Social Media
- Maintain an overall communications strategy adaptable to changing technologies and addresses the communication needs of the congregation and staff.
- Coordinate sending email announcements to members (as a whole or subset mailing lists) to promote events or communicate critical information within the church.
- Work with other staff to support their use of templates and mailing lists in Constant
Contact.
- Select and order literature for displays throughout the building.
- Develop and maintain social media presence for the church via Facebook, Website,
Twitter, etc.
- Manage messaging on an external electronic sign.
- Design or coordinate the design of signage as assigned by the supervisor.
Program Support & General Expectations
- Assist committees and staff with publicity development and communications as approved by supervisor.
- Attend staff meetings as required by supervisor.
- Provide job-related support to other program areas as assigned.
- Work with committees and or task forces as assigned.
- Flexibility to perform timely and unexpected tasks.
First Universalist is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment with First
Universalist is considered at-will per Colorado’s adherence to the legal doctrine of
“employment-at-will.”
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Denver, CO 80222: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80222