Director of Communications & Administrat

Reports toSenior Minister, Church CouncilCoordinates closely with the church committees and officersWork schedule20 hours per weekObjectiveDevelops, directs, and executes all First Church office administration and communicationsResponsibilitiesDevelop, curate, distribute, and post content for social media platforms and the church website, as well as print materials supporting the church covenant and strategic plan.Welcome office visitors and provide timely responses to inquiries, whether in person, by telephone, by email, or other communication platformMaintain, update, and distribute calendars for church programs, activities, worship, facility use, and meetings.Maintain and update the church website, Facebook pages, and InstagramCoordinate and collaborate with the live stream team to file and distribute video messages and other communicationsPrepare worship bulletins for Sunday and special servicesCreate weekly newsletter and worship announcement documentsMaintain and update as needed church membership database, records of baptisms, marriages, and deathsCollaborate with the Director of Finance and Administration to coordinate and schedule church facilities use for church activities and rentals in accordance with the church covenant and strategic planServes as the point person for marketing First Church property rentals and other usesCollaborate with the Director of Finance and Administration to market, contract for, organize, manage, and oversee supervision of rental of church facilitiesWork with leadership to develop the capacity to call on volunteers to help with specific church activities and tasksParticipate in office staff meetingsOversee and ensure smooth completion of office administrative functions (copying, mailing, and the like)Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive church information, spoken, electronic, and written.Qualifications requiredBachelors degree or associates degree and at least one years experience in non-profit administrationProficiency in relevant software programs (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, video, database, etc.)Familiarity with using social media for communicationTrack record of successful problem-solving and project managementDesirable qualificationsBachelors or masters degree in a field related to communicationsSkill and experience with audio and video productionExperience with public relations for a non-profit organizationA cover letter and resume are required to apply for this position. Please submit your materials to firstchurch1652.orgor mailto:First Church of Christ, 1652Attn: Personnel Committee75 Main St.Farmington, CT 06032