21 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING

Purpose of the Position

The Communications Director will be a passionate, missionally-minded individual who has a deep understanding of branding, creative design, and communication strategies. He or she will be able to effectively tell the story of what God is doing through Engedi by leveraging a variety of mediums that push the edge of cultural relevance. A successful candidate for this position is a champion of the church’s vision and is able to clearly and passionately communicate it in a compelling way. The Communications Director is responsible for and focused on leadership and team development, oversight, and execution of all aspects of internal and external communications.

Skills and Qualifications

• Deeply committed follower of Jesus
• Affirms Engedi’s core beliefs, mission, values, and life practices by word and example
• Ability to carry out the communication vision of Engedi with particular emphasis on keeping communication fresh
• Ideally has 3+ years of marketing/communication experience 
• Preferred experience with managing staff and/or volunteers
• Strong understanding of brand management
• Effective administrative skills – including the ability to set goals, create systems, facilitate advance planning, and effectively manage ministry and personal schedules
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Team player – humble, willing to defer to others, supportive of Engedi ministries
• Is a partner of Engedi or is willing to become one upon joining staff
• Tithes
• Is in a CABLE (small) group or is willing to be a part of one upon joining staff

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and strategy of various projects, timelines, budgets and processes within the Communications Department using print material, web and social media platforms
• Oversee the development and design of all art, videos, graphics, and promotional materials that are modern, professional, and consistent with the Engedi brand
• Support select campaigns by Engedi departments through brainstorming communication strategies, presenting concepts, and overseeing the execution of the final campaign
• Work with the Project Manager to write and edit communication messages for use in the various mediums and to various audiences
• Work closely with the Worship Arts Department on Sunday morning communication elements, i.e. videos, announcements, slides, etc.
• Oversee the Engedi website and mobile app
• Cultivate, lead, and manage the communications staff including Graphic Designer, Project Manager, Video Coordinator and Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. 
• Recruit, lead, and grow Communications volunteers in coordination with the Communications staff team
• Oversee the management of outside contractors
• Oversee lobby presence as well as the facilities branding and design across all campuses
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly staff meetings (2nd Monday of the month)
• Participate in staff prayer meetings (every Monday)
• Participate in Worship Nights (three per year)
• Attend all-staff and director retreats (three per year, two are overnight)

Other Details 

• Full-time, 45 hours/week position including vacation and personal days, cell phone reimbursement, subsidized onsite daycare at Holland Campus, matching 403b contributions, and healthcare benefits.  
• Reports to the Creative & Worship Pastor