Director of Communications

Director of Communications 

Pillar Church

Vision: Pillar is a community of Christ followers on mission; a church for the city, committed to reconciling divisions, raising up leaders, redeeming the city and renewing the church in such a way that your name is known, your story is heard, your questions are honored. The Communications Director supports the mission and ministries of Pillar Church towards its vision, mission and values.

Heart: “If the gospel is to challenge the public life of our society… it will only be by movements that begin with the local congregation in which the reality of the new creation is present, known, and experienced, and from which men and women will go into every sector of public life to claim it for Christ, to unmask the illusions which have remained hidden and to expose all areas of public life to the illumination of the gospel. But that will only happen as and when local congregations renounce an introverted concern for their own life, and recognize that they exist for the sake of those who are not members, as sign, instrument, and foretaste of God’s redeeming grace for the whole life of society.” -  Lesslie Newbigin, The Gospel in a Pluralist Society

Purpose: The Communications Director works to develop and enhance the communication life of Pillar’s ministry so that the mission and ministry of Pillar is clear, engaging, and consistent with its values.

Qualifications & Key Qualities:

• Appropriate training or experience in the areas of design, marketing, communications, and the implementation of social media.  
• Organizational ability.
• Collaborative posture toward others on the Pillar Staff team.
• Servant attitude when working with the public, the Pillar staff, and the Pillar community.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in the area of writing. This includes the ability to capture Pillar’s unique “voice” (tone, vocabulary, etc.) in all communication.
• Good computer skills and the ability and willingness to learn new programs and technology appropriate to the job. 
• Proficiency with Apple computers as well as Apple software.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Canva.
• Familiarity and ability to accomplish the basics with WordPress.
  

Responsibilities: 

1. Staff Participation: Serve as part of the team at Pillar which shares in creating a welcoming atmosphere whether on the phone, in the church, or online.
2. Internal Congregational Communication: Write, publish, and coordinate Pillar’s varied communication pieces (in a manner that captures Pillar’s unique tone and “voice”) for all of our campuses. These include the Pillar weekly email, updating and managing the website and social media platforms, texting services, and any other digital or print media needed to help Pillar communicate with those inside and outside the church. In addition, provide communication and design support for pastors, program staff, and volunteer leaders, helping to create content and provide appropriate avenues of communication for our many different events.
3. External Communication: Manage and guide Pillar’s branding and logos to ensure consistent communication.
4. Manage miscellaneous communication opportunities and needs as they arise.

Relationships & Accountability:

The Director of Communications is directly responsible to the Executive Pastor and works in collaboration with the other staff members of the church.  

Compensation:

This job is considered full time salaried position and is eligible for regular staff benefits. This position may include additional administrative responsibilities according to the communications demand. And there is an openness to consider this as a part-time position. Compensation will be based on skills and experience.