About the job
The Marketing and Communications Leader is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing, public relations, communications, and social media for Concord Church, and provides counsel to Harmony CDC. The Marketing and Communications Leader will work in sync with the Marketing Team to strategize and develop campaigns designed to drive church growth and engagement.
Leadership Responsibilities
This position leads the internal full-time Marketing & Communications Team, along with contract graphic designers, photographers, and videographers. You will establish and maintain relationships with ministry leaders, operational leaders, key strategic partners, vendors, and contractors. The Director will also provide leadership, direction, and management of consumer insights, and be the voice of visitors and members to internal leadership.
What You'll Do
- Proactively develop and implement strategic marketing and communications plan to advance Concord's brand.
- Develop and manage marketing's annual operating budget.
- Plan, organize and lead all of the marketing activities for the organization.
- Oversee system-wide marketing reporting function that tracks, measures, and analyzes marketing performance including all efforts generated by the marketing department including but not limited to marketing events, email, social media, text, etc.
- Develop goals, set objectives, establish priorities and conduct annual performance appraisals.
- Establish and maintain consistent branding throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.
- Mentor and develop staff and volunteers using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
- Provide strategy for churchwide communications and lead the team to execute weekly.
- Lead all creative development including final approval on creative briefs.
- Guides preparation of marketing reporting and presents to the executive leadership team.
- Attend and successfully complete all training as required by Concord Church.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for church-wide events, community outreach, and large-scale ministry platforms.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How You'll Get There
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related discipline. A Masters' degree is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 10 years of Marketing and strategic brand experience; with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
- Project management experience in leading teams from ideation to implementation.
- Strong leadership skills, high emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills that can be effective throughout all levels of the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills with an attention to detail as well as self-motivated with a drive to take initiative.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven skills with social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).
- MBA is preferred
- Agency experience is preferred
Who You Are
- Has a mature and growing walk with Christ, and a Christ-honoring lifestyle marked by spiritual and emotional maturity. Above reproach.
- Has a passion to make more and better disciples in church environment.
- Able to motivate others through vision and relationship not fear.
- Leader- proven leader with past experience leading 5+ direct reports and/or leading cross-functional teams of 10 or more.
- Executive Function - experienced in presenting concise solutions to complex problems, able to communicate at an executive level.
- People Skills - displays a servant's heart, works easily with others, and develops healthy interpersonal relationships with staff and volunteers.
- Communication - providing clear and transparent information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by video conference, telephone, in written form, email, or in person.
- Critical Thinker - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Maker - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Time Management - managing one's own time and the time of the team.
- Business/Report Writer - communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience to include strategic planning, vision casting, and strategic implementation
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel is required for this position; however, a valid Texas drivers' license and acceptable motor vehicle record is required.
Concord Church Membership
- This position is required to become a member of Concord Church. Employees in this position are expected to sincerely hold the same religious beliefs as expressed by Concord Church.