Communications Director
Serve Here
at Hope Christian Church
Serve Here
At HCC we believe, our call to serve others is rooted in our calling to serve God first. By putting God’s kingdom first in our personal lives, we are able to take our places in the house of God and use our gifts in harmony. As a member of the dream team, you are called to help carry the weight of ministering to God’s people. The only requirement is that you have started the Grow Discipleship process.
+ Position Title: Communications Director
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (additional hours during holidays and special events)About Us:
At Hope Christian Church, we believe in the transformative power of the Gospel and the calling to share the love of Jesus Christ with the world. We are driven by the Great Commission, as Jesus instructed in Matthew 28:19-20, to go and make disciples of all nations. Our mission is to turn hearts, develop people, and advance the Kingdom of God in every sphere of life. As a Communications Director, your role will be rooted in this biblical calling—helping us communicate God's message of love, hope, and salvation to our congregation and community.What You’ll Do:
The Communications Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every word we share, every story we tell, and every message we convey reflects the heart of Christ. You’ll oversee communication strategies that engage our congregation and invite the wider community to experience God's love, as expressed in Matthew 5:14-16: “You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”-
Strategic Communications:
You’ll develop communication strategies to help spread the message of Jesus in both our local church and the world beyond. Whether it's through our weekly newsletter or our online platforms, your work will echo Isaiah 52:7: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news.”- Create plans for outreach and partnerships that strengthen community relationships and build God’s Kingdom.
- Manage and refine communication across various platforms, ensuring everything reflects the core values of faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13).
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Digital Strategy:
In an increasingly digital world, it is crucial that the church shines its light online, as well as in person. You’ll help us steward digital tools in ways that glorify God, following Proverbs 3:6: “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”- Track engagement metrics and adjust strategies to increase the reach of our message, ensuring that we are effectively serving and connecting with both believers and those seeking Christ.
- Keep the website, social media, and other digital platforms updated with the gospel-centered content that inspires, informs, and invites people to encounter God.
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Team Leadership:
As a servant leader, following the example of Jesus in Matthew 20:28, you’ll build, mentor, and lead a team dedicated to advancing the Kingdom through effective communication. You’ll recruit and develop a team of volunteers and staff, helping them grow in their gifts while serving the church.- Lead and train your team in the use of communications systems that will enhance how we connect and disciple people (Ephesians 4:12).
- Provide oversight for graphic design, writing, social media, and more, ensuring that all work is done in a spirit of excellence as Colossians 3:23 instructs: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."
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Public Relations & Media:
You will steward the church’s reputation in the community.
Email your resume to: mjackson@thehopeconnection.org
+ Public Relations Assistant
Media DepartmentThe public relations assistant will contribute to good public relations of the church by organizing volunteers to assemble and prepare pieces for mailing and distributing printed materials as necessary.
Ministry Area/Department
MediaPosition
Public relations assistantAccountable to
Public relations coordinatorMinistry Target
Congregation and the communityPosition is
VolunteerPosition May Be Filled By
Church memberMinimum Maturity Level
New, growing ChristianSpiritual Gifts
ServingTalents or Abilities Desired
Good driver, Own transportation, Enjoys running errandsBest Personality Traits
Team spirit, Servant’s heart, Dependable-leader or dependable-expresserPassion For
Promoting good communication within the church and presenting a positive image of the church to the communityLength of Service Commitment
One year minimum
Anticipated Time Commitment
Doing ministry/preparing for ministry
One hour a week—more during special eventsParticipating in meetings/training
One hour a monthResponsibilities/Duties
Assist with delivering or distributing advertisements, flyers and other public relations pieces for the church.Collate, fold, stamp and otherwise prepare special pieces for mailing.
Email your resume to: mjackson@thehopeconnection.org
+ Graphic Designer
Media DepartmentThe public relations graphic designer will contribute to good public relations of the church by using graphic design skills to help develop printed media.
Ministry Area/Department
MediaPosition
Marketing Department Graphic DesignerAccountable to
Director of Marketing & StrategyMinistry Target
Congregation and the communityPosition is
VolunteerPosition May Be Filled By
Church memberMinimum Maturity Level
New, growing ChristianSpiritual Gifts
ServingTalents or Abilities Desired
Experience in graphic design, Proficient computer skillsBest Personality Traits
Artistic, Creative, Leader-analyst or leader-dependablePassion For
Promoting good communication within the church and presenting a positive image of the church to the communityLength of Service Commitment
One year minimum
Anticipated Time Commitment
Doing ministry/preparing for ministry
Two hours a week—more during special eventsParticipating in meetings/training
One hour a monthResponsibilities/Duties
Work with public relations coordinator and public relations assistants to design advertisements, flyers, public relations pieces, news releases and newsletters for the church.Meet with Marketing Creative Team to brainstorm regarding special projects.
Use computer skills to create and finalize design and layout of advertisements, flyers, public relations pieces, news releases and newsletters as assigned.
Email your resume to: mjackson@thehopeconnection.org
+ Marketing Department Writer
Media DepartmentThe public relations writer will contribute to good public relations by using writing and editing skills to help develop media
Ministry Area/Department
MediaPosition
Marketing Department WriterAccountable to
Director of Marketing & StrategyMinistry Target
Congregation and the communityPosition is
VolunteerPosition May Be Filled By
Church memberMinimum Maturity Level
New, growing ChristianSpiritual Gifts
Serving, AdministrationTalents or Abilities Desired
Experience in copywriting and editing, Good communicatorBest Personality Traits
Team spirit, Creative, Analyst-dependable or analyst-expresserPassion For
Promoting good communication within the church and presenting a positive image of the church to the communityLength of Service Commitment
One year minimum
Anticipated Time Commitment
Doing ministry/preparing for ministry
Two hours a week—more during special eventsParticipating in meetings/training
One hour a monthResponsibilities/Duties
Work with director of marketing & strategy and the marketing department to develop advertisements, flyers, public relations pieces, news releases and newsletters for the church.Meet with public relations coordinator and assistants to brainstorm regarding special projects
Write articles for the church website & social media.
Collect announcements and calendar information, interview ministry sponsors regarding upcoming activities and events, cover special churchwide events, interview church members in each newsletter.
Write ad copy.
Proofread material to be printed.
Email your resume to: mjackson@thehopeconnection.org
+ Photographer
Marketing Department-
