Communications Coordinator Job at First United Methodist Church, Kalamazoo, MI

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  • First United Methodist Church
  • Kalamazoo, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We're seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Communications Coordinator to join our team! This role is 32 hours per week, and can be either fully in-person or hybrid, following a schedule of 3 days in the office with 1 day remote if desired. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, develop communications strategy, create engaging and appealing content, prepare items for worship, and support our church's mission, vision, and core values. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the church office at resumes@umc-kzo.org. We'd love to connect with you!

 

Purpose : To effectively create communication of our story to both our internal and external audiences, reflecting and promoting the mission, vision, and values of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo in order to create and encourage a presence of hospitality by using high quality content to reach both cross-generationally and cross-culturally.

 

Accountability

The Communications Specialist is accountable to the Office Manager.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute communications strategy
  • Create distribute regular church communications
  • Management of social media, especially Facebook and Instagram
  • Management of website
  • Special email announcements
  • Quarterly updates to building display case and bulletin boards

 

Qualifications & Core Competencies

  • College degree and/or 1-3 years of experience in relevant field
  • Preferred 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations (preferably in a church or nonprofit setting)
  • Proficiency in basic graphic design tools
  • Experience managing websites (WordPress or similar) and email platforms
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Working knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity

 

Status / Time Requirements

This is an hourly, non-exempt, at-will position.

Typical expectation of time needed to satisfactorily complete the responsibilities for this position is 32 hours per week. This position can be either fully in-person or hybrid, following a schedule of 3 days in the office and 1 day remote if desired.

 

Compensation

· Hourly Wage of $22/hour. Any hours over 40 hours per week to be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

· Health Insurance available for the employee. Premium paid at 80% by the employer, 20% by employee

· Short term disability benefit – Paid by Employer

· Life Insurance Benefit – Paid by Employer

· Paid time off

o Sick Time – Accrue 1 hour per 20 worked

o Vacation Time – 2 weeks per year

o Personal Time – 3 days per year

o Holidays – 8 specified by church leadership

o Service-to-Others – 5 days

· Pension contribution match currently at 6%

 

Values

As an employee of Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church, the Communications Specialist must exhibit and support the church’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values in all communication and interactions with members of staff, the church, and the community.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Remote job,

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