Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18.50 - $22.50 / hour

Who We Are:

Grace Fellowship is a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Christian church in the Capital District that believes in the authority of the Bible. All the Churchs teaching focuses on integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives. Grace Fellowships mission is to glorify God by making more and better disciples. We believe that God, in His wisdom, has chosen us to be an integral part of helping to fulfill this mission. Its Grace Fellowships goal to see our community continually moving forward in their journey towards being Christ-centered. Grace Fellowship has 3 locations: Latham, Halfmoon, and Saratoga.

How You Will Serve at Grace:

Position Summary
Reporting to the Communications Director, the Communications Specialist is responsible for executing the churchs visual and digital communication efforts. The ideal candidate has strong graphic design skills and can create compelling sermon series graphics, promotional materials, and digital content that aligns with our churchs mission and brand.

This role also involves managing social media content, responding to online engagement (comments, DMs, and emails), updating the website, and assisting with other communication needs as they arise.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position, but we are flexible and open to discussing full-time options with the right candidate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain consistency with the churchs branding across all platforms
• Assist in managing external communications (advertising, promotion, press releases, etc.)
  
• Collaborate with Communications Department to design sermon series graphics, event promotions, and other digital and print materials
• Create engaging content for social media platforms. Monitor and respond to comments, direct messages, emails and other online interactions
• Update and maintain the church website, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Assist in developing strategies to increase engagement and reach
• Collaborate with ministry leaders to create visuals that support their initiatives
• Build cross-functional relationships with critical church staff, across all campuses
• Train ministry leaders in the proper use of the Communications Process and timelines
  

What Youll Bring:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Required KSAs
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong graphic design skills (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, ProPresenter)
  • Experience with social media management (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
  • Basic website management experience (WordPress)
  • Familiar with current social media and design trends
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
    
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written
  • An active member of Grace Fellowship

• Desired KSAs
  • Associates degree from a 2-year college and/or 4 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Basic video editing or motion graphics experience (Adobe Premiere, After Effects)
  • Photography or content creation experience
  • Knowledge of email and Church Management platforms (Mailchimp, Planning Center, etc.)
    

What We Believe:

• The Bible: The Scriptures, comprising 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, are the inspired Word of God without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of mankind, and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life
• God and the Trinity: There is only one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures.
  Furthermore, He arose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Father, He is now our High Priest and Advocate
• The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirits ministry serves to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, to convict men of sin; regenerate the believing sinner; and to indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service
• Mankind and Sin: Mankind was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is therefore lost. Only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained
• Salvation by Grace: The blood shed by Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only grounds for salvation of all who believe. Only those who receive Jesus Christ by faith are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become the children of God
• The Physical Return of Christ: The personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ is our blessed hope and has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer
• The Bodily Resurrection: There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead. The believer will be welcomed to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting, conscious punishment
• The Church: The true Church consists of all such persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the Head

What We Offer:

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental & life insurance plan
• Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid personal days
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical office environment
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to sit for a prolonged period of time
• Visual functions being those of near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with leadership & member businesses
• Manual dexterity to use a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment
• Transportation to & from work locations
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Grace Fellowship is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, age, color, or national origin.