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Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist (Full-Time)

Are you passionate about storytelling and connecting people through meaningful communication? Do you love using your creativity to share messages that inspire and inform? We’re seeking a detail-oriented, strategic, and enthusiastic Communications Specialist to help share our church’s mission and engage our community through digital and print media!

POSITION: Communications Specialist

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

STATUS: Full-Time (Non-exempt) 40 hours weekly

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Create, review, and maintain website content on hydeparkumc.org

2. Produce news content: weekly email newsletter, website posts, media releases and other online communications. Editing for style and format; creating simple layouts with inserted photos or graphics.

3. Work with staff and volunteers in all ministry areas at both the Hyde Park campuses to produce effective graphics, video and print designs.

4. Produce online worship bulletins.

5. Coordinating content with worship ministries.

6. Maintain the brand of Hyde Park United Methodist by creating content that reinforces the visual identity in the provided Communications Manual.

7. Produce and distribute flyers, posters, QR codes and other print pieces as needed.

8. Capture photos and content for Web and Social. Post to social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram etc. Place social media ads as requested. Understanding the aesthetic and algorithms.

9. Real-time creation and posting of social media images and video during Sunday worship services, and other church events.

10. Coordinate work with outside designers and other vendors as needed.

11. Gather Social media analytics and understand the temperature of social media as it changes.

12. Participation in weekly staff meetings.

13. Write weekly announcements for worship services.

14. Regular website maintenance

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Training
Excellent writing and editing skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, Proficient in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign in particular) is a plus; experienced to work with and edit WordPress, Constant Contact (email marketing), Google analytics and social media.

Personal Characteristics

Committed to the mission and vision of Hyde Park United Methodist.
Detailed oriented with flexibility, adaptability and good time management.
Demonstrates an enthusiastic, energetic work ethic. Accomplishes tasks in an accurate, effective and timely manner with minimal supervision.
Warm-hearted and open-minded. Treats staff, congregation and visitors with
respect and dignity.
Seeks innovative solutions to challenges. Exercises sound judgment and comes to reasoned conclusions.
Is a team player, has a “can do,” “how can I help?” attitude.

Why Join Us?
Be part of a caring community focused on enriching young lives through music and faith.

Enjoy a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact!
Interested?
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to Jamie Lee or call us at 813-259-
9688

Come share your musical gifts and help our preschoolers grow in joy and faith!