POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Communications Coordinator                                       PART TIME (Salaried)

PURPOSE: Using various media and tools, e.g. social media, videos, email, websites, and news media, the communications coordinator, consistent with the Presbytery of West Virginia’s current strategic plan, is responsible for ensuring that all audiences, including internal, external, and community, are informed about the Presbytery of West Virginia, its mission and activities. As time and duties permit, the coordinator also serves as a resource for churches and sessions in the presbytery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. With the Lead Presbyter and/or the Leadership Team, develop a communications plan, which shall include building and strengthening relationships among congregations and key church leaders and staff across the presbytery.
  2. Create content for and manage all social media, website and informational emails, in accordance with the communication plan.
  3. Coordinate communication technology (including audio-visual operation at stated presbytery meetings).
  4. Create consistent communication across multiple platforms and media.
  5. Coordinate with committees, commissions, task forces, and regions to enhance their communication both internally and externally.
  6. Find and develop content for and publish an email newsletter no less than once a month, special promotion announcements, production and distribution of presbytery meeting packets (with information provided by various committees and commissions).
  7. When applicable, connect with news media to help promote the mission of the presbytery and, as appropriate, its constituent congregations.
  8. Some travel required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Associate degree in communications or related field, bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
  2. Excellent verbal and written communications skills with command of the English language, proper style.
  3. Basic knowledge of and proficiency in photography and graphic design, including web design using WordPress.
  4. Basic awareness and knowledge of multiple social media platforms, including but not limited to, Threads, BlueSky, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.
  5. Proven skills in working independently, yet within a team e
  6. Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  7. Demonstrated creativity.
  8. Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
  9. Demonstrated ability with standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, video editing and publications software, including, in addition to social media platforms, Microsoft Office.
  10. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and independently.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The coordinator shall be accountable to the presbytery, through its Leadership Team and the Commission on Operations, and shall be supervised by the Lead Presbyter, in partnership with the Connectional Presbyter.

TERM OF SERVICE:

The communications coordinator is an at-will employee who serves at the will of the Presbytery of West Virginia.

EVALUATION:

The Commission on Operations will annually evaluate the Communications Coordinator’s performance and review compensation. Conduct a major evaluation prior to the conclusion of the third year of service. Review and revise the position description as needed.

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with experience.

PERSON DESCRIPTION

  • Christian commitment and spiritual maturity.
  • A commitment to stewardship as a matter of faith and spiritual discipline in which money is a means to do mission and ministry.
  • Perceives self as a servant of the Presbytery and exhibits a working style that is both collegial and consultative.
  • Extensive and detailed working knowledge of computers and computer management.
  • Familiar with Presbyterian theology and polity. Presbyterian church involvement not required, but preferred.
  • An understanding of and comfort with faith-based responsibilities. Ability to and comfort with work in a remote environment.
  • Committed to work for the advancement of the shelter, nurture, spiritual fellowship, study, and worship of the covenant community of the disciples of Christ.

TO APPLY, send resume and cover letter to John Bolt at jboltwv@gmail.com.