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Communications Director

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DEPARTMENT: Communications
LOCATION: Glen Ellyn, IL
TYPE: Full Time – 40 Hours per week

Overview

First Pres seeks a talented, enthusiastic Communications Director to develop strategy and execute communications that will grow engagement with the church and encourage a life of Christian discipleship. 

This role works closely with church pastors, staff, and elders to develop campaigns to communicate to our various audiences with compelling stories and invitations designed to move all towards greater faith.

There is tremendous potential for growth and success in leading communications of a thriving church. The quality Biblical teaching, excellent staff and pastoral team, robust adult, family and missions’ opportunities and talented worship programming make up a vibrant, growing, God-centered community.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Update and enhance the First Pres Communications Strategy
  • Drive greater participation in the mission and ministries of the church.
  • Working with staff to ensure the church is delivering timely information with clear, compelling and consistent messaging across all channels.
  • Develop and execute strategies for all our marketing channels including social media website, email, mail, online bulletin,  signage, and personal invitations to foster an informed and engaged faith community.
  • Coordinate with staff to collect content and update the weekly e-newsletter, website, and worship slides.
  • Oversee designers, contractors, and creatives, while building a volunteer and staff team to expand communications capacity.
  • Managed creative projects which will include copywriting, video, graphic design and more.
  • Develop and implement communication campaigns tailored to different ministry areas.
  • Track engagement with analytics and provide performance reports.
  • Ensure communication projects are created on time and with excellence.

Required Qualifications:

  • A commitment to the local church and the First Pres Glen Ellyn community, with a passion for using communications to foster fellowship and deepen faith in Christ.
  • Ability to lead others and unite teams around new shared goals and ideas in church communications.   
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Organized, creative thinker, diligent, entrepreneurial.
  • Experience developing and executing multi-channel marketing strategies
  • Ability to produce high-quality materials across a variety of mediums, from start to finish.
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration across church teams.
  • Creative and patient strategist who can get things done with limited resources.
  • Knowledge of social media practices, algorithms, and Google Analytics. 
  • Authentic and growing Christian faith.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Constant Contact (or similar), Adobe InDesign and Canva.
  • Bonus if you have experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premier Pro.

Who We Are

First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn has a rich history of engaging in both local and international mission and justice ministries. There is a long history of equipping people for a life-long journey of discipleship through participation in Bible study, small groups, and mission. We are a growing PC(USA) congregation with an emphasis on both discipleship and outreach, and are looking for someone to minister to youth through the same lens. Having wrestled through issues at both the denominational and congregational level, First Pres is a church that has remained a family-centered on Jesus Christ. We are a church that desires to see individuals of all ages serve alongside one another in what God is already doing in our church, community, and beyond.

Hours and Compensation:
Full time (40 hours per week). A competitive compensation package will be offered based on experience.

Reports to:
Senior Pastor

How to Apply:
Please apply online now. We look forward to meeting you!

Worship Ministry Intern

DEPARTMENT: Worship Ministries
SUPERVISOR: Lily Serfass (Modern Worship Director)
FULL/PART TIME: Part-time; approximately 10 hours per

Purpose of the Worship Ministry Intern Position

  • Help facilitate transformational online/hybrid/gathered worship environments for the community of First Pres, friends of First Pres and visitors to First Pres.
  • Equip worship team members to be lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ who participate in Christ’s mission in Glen Ellyn, surrounding communities, and the world, promising to seek the fellowship of the church wherever they reside.
  • Thoughtfully and creatively balanced ministry to the “nones,” “dones,” and “wons.” (i.e.: non-Christians, the disaffected Christians, and intentional Christians).

Specifics of the Worship Ministry Intern Position

  • Worship leadership on and off platform, engage worship participants where they’re at in their spiritual and personal development.
  • Partner with worship staff in all aspects of the worship ministry, seeking to nurture a magnetically Christ-like atmosphere in which every worship participant feels compelled engage with their entire selves.
  • Cultivate adaptability and leadership skills through exposure to Classic, Modern and A/V ministries.
  • Attend trips, retreats, and special events as requested

Ultimate Destinations

Worship Team Members are Equipped

  • Worship team members can articulate what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ and live lives transformed by having faith in him.
  • Worship team members understand what it means to have a rich personal spiritual life and the importance of cultivating spirituality within community.
  • Worship team members’ worldviews are expanded beyond affluent suburban culture via participation in ministry and mission.
  • Worship team members are sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with their friends.
  • Worship team members’ participation will increase within the ministry teams.

Partnership with the Worship Ministry Leadership Team

  • The Intern is an effective collaborator with the Pastors and Worship Ministry team.
  • The Intern actively contributes ideas on how to innovate intergenerational ministry in a 21st century world in ways that benefits and engages the First Pres community.

Who We Are

First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn has a rich history of engaging in both local and international mission and justice ministries. There is a long history of equipping people for a life-long journey of discipleship through participation in Bible study, small groups, and mission. We are a growing PC(USA) congregation with an emphasis on both discipleship and outreach, and are looking for someone to minister to youth through the same lens. Having wrestled through issues at both the denominational and congregational level, First Pres is a church that has remained a family-centered on Jesus Christ. We are a church that desires to see individuals of all ages serve alongside one another in what God is already doing in our church, community, and beyond.

Who The Intern Needs To Be

The Worship Ministry Intern needs to be someone with a deep and growing faith in Jesus Christ, who possesses a high view of Scripture, and who is intentional with personal prayer and Bible study. Gifted at music or other art forms, the Worship Ministry Intern is also emotionally mature and has healthy boundaries with the people to whom she/he ministers. This intern understands relational ministry, easily connects with people, and has an understanding of current cultural trends. He or she knows and humbly accepts his/her “growing edges.”

Qualifications

  • At least one year of college education preferred.
  • At least six months of relevant experience in worship arts ministry.
  • A proven interest in ministering to a local church through worship ministry.

Compensation

Interns are paid at a rate of $14/hour

How to Apply:

Interested? Contact Lily Serfass at lserfass@firstpresge.org.