POSITION TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Status: Full Time; On-site

Position Reports to: Director of Communications

Position Objective: The Communications Coordinator consists of an individual with both graphic design and social media experience. As part of the Communications Team, the primary responsibility will be developing graphics and other visual assets as needed to support the various ministries of Harvest Church while maintaining and strengthening its brand. This role is responsible for assisting in collaboration and execution of graphics that uphold the communication strategies for weekly ministry and all-church events.  This role is also responsible for collaboratively planning out a social media calendar for various ministries across multiple social platforms, creating engaging content to increase traffic and engagement.

Responsibilities and Desired Skills

  • Actively participate in weekly brainstorming and team meetings

  • Assist the Communications Team in maintaining brand across the ministries and needs of the church

  • Be an integral part of the Communications Team that crafts stories through all art mediums

Graphic Design

  • Provide original and adapted print and digital support for weekend experiences and other ministry from inception to completion

  • Assisting in identifying new ways to communicate the gospel through profound design

  • View digital proofs for overall accuracy, clarity, content, registration, and color

  • Responsible for planning and executing assigned ministry and facility projects

  • Typesetting copy, laying out pages, organizing digital files for output

  • Create mockups as needed; print, cut, mount posters/signs

  • Assist in communicating and maintaining relationships with print reps, printers and suppliers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of final product

  • Create graphics to successfully communicate clearly the short-term ministry goals across all media platforms while staying on brand - including but not limited to social media, e-news, website, etc

  • Compile information, create content for, and schedule the Weekly Update, Harvest’s e-newsletter

  • Create graphics to support print, promotions, digital, and socials for all ministry and church-wide events

  • Assist in the photography, editing, and curating of Sundays and weekly life with Harvest and special events in collaboration with the entire Communications Team

  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) required

Social Media

  • Manage content (artwork and text) for social media for all locations of Harvest Church

  • Establish social media marketing tools to create and maintain the Harvest brand

  • Track and record marketing analytics data

  • Assist in developing and implementing social media strategies to increase awareness and engagement

  • Monitor social media channels for trends and make suggestions accordingly

  • Keep on top of Harvest Church's calendar to assure timely posting

  • Be accountable to responding to comments, DMs, etc in a timely manner

  • Ability to manage multiple social media accounts simultaneously

  • Excellent proofreading skills to ensure accurate and error-free content

  • Maintain an engaging and up-to-date digital presence

Spiritual and Character Qualifications

  • Have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing personal relationship with Him

  • Be a self-starter with drive, passion and initiative

  • Be teachable and willing to be held accountable

  • Be a team player with a positive attitude, willing to uphold and champion the Harvest Church staff culture

  • Be a ministry partner willing to voice concern and disagreement in a respectable way while following accepted relationships of authority, responsibility and leadership

  • Be above reproach in personal conduct and on social media, exhibiting a lifestyle consistent with the scriptures as a follower of Jesus

  • Be a faithful steward of your finances (including tithes and offerings)

  • Strive for excellence in all you do

  • Exemplifies Harvest Church’s Staff Values

    • Be Faithful - Honor the Lord! (Calling)

    • Be Humble - Live with Integrity! (Character)

    • Be Intentional - Minister on Purpose! (Clarity)

    • Be Unified - Work as a team! (Collaboration)

    • Be Generous - Multiply with joy! (Contribution)

Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years experience in graphic design or social media management.

  • Experience using Adobe Create Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).

  • Experience with Meta Business Suite and up to date on current social media trends.

  • Experience managing multiple projects at one time.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Planning Center Online a plus.

 Other Skills, Abilities, Qualifications, Etc.

  • Excellent problem-solving and muti-tasking skills

  • Highly organized and a good manager of time and deadlines

  • Ability to work well and troubleshoot in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment

  • Ability to follow directions with little oversight

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Assist with occasional large-scale Communications projects in support of the ministries of Harvest Church

  • Creative and forward thinker

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and team player

  • Ability to research and learn new industry standards, procedures, equipment, software, etc. as they arise

  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite

  • Working knowledge of Planning Center Online

  • Working knowledge of Canva Pro

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to LiaAnn Ellis, Director of Communications at lellis@harvestindy.org.