Communications and Events Manager

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the communication strategy in line with the Church’s vision, mission, and objectives.
• Develop the annual communications plan with a budget.
• Day-to-day management of the Communications team to effectively translate the approved Communications Strategy to required periodic implementation plans and the successful execution of said plans on time and within budget.
• Accountable for the development and distribution of all content and promotional materials in support of the communication objectives captions, newsletters, event fliers, social media posts and blogs, press release, etc.
• Direct and oversee the management of the Church website
• Articulate and disseminate the Church’s brand and desired position and assure consistency in all internal and external communications.
• Develop and manage processes for ensuring brand and visual identity are always correctly used internally and externally.
• Organize, manage, and monitor all Church internal and external events, webinars, training sessions and conferences, and press conferences to ensure the achievement of desired objectives.  
• Manage working relationships with internal teams, external clients, and vendors, to ensure smooth communication and successful event execution.
  
• Ensure consistent internal messaging, manage internal communications platforms, and align employees with company goals.
• Drive Church members’ and employee engagement by creating and sharing communication that is capable of connecting, informing, and inspiring internal stakeholders.
• Provide advisory services to all departments on communications, public relations, and management of events.
• Maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets, handle press inquiries, and manage crisis communication.
• Maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets, manage press enquiries and press releases, and crisis communication in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.
• Monitor all internal and external communications initiatives against the approved plan and budget to ensure alignment whilst delivering high-impact solutions and optimizing costs.
• Monitor and measure the performance metrics for the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns, providing regular reports to the Operational Committee and Board of Trustees.

Requirements:

• A heart for the local church, a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and a passion for using communications to reach others.
• Proven ability to take projects from beginning to end.
• organized and able to manage multiple projects.
• Action-oriented and displays focus, passion, and initiative.
• Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done.
• Great interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships, and communicate effectively both interpersonally and corporately.
• Organized, creative thinker, and highly productive, working in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, and understands strengths and weaknesses.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in communications and event management with a proven track record of success.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong understanding of multi-channel communication systems, and proficiency in event planning tools (e.g., Eventbrite,  GoToWebinar, etc.).
• Familiarity with CMS software like WordPress and event marketing software, MS Office Suite, and Google docs.