Communications Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Name/Position: Communications Assistant

Team: Adult Ministry

Reports to: Jenn Owen, Communications Director

Description Summary: Assist with the creation and facilitation of church communications on all platforms to help people connect with GFC and experience life in Christ.

Job responsibilities/duties:

• Collaborates closely with the Communications Director to ensure consistent branding of all GFC content.

• Creates visual content for print and digital media platforms.

• Designs and delivers high-quality, creative, and consistent branding materials and graphics.

• Produces, films, edits and schedules engaging social media posts and videos.

• Updates websites, apps, and supports ministry areas with communication materials.

• Assists with the production of the GFC podcast.

• Sources and schedules blog posts, typically two per month.

• Completes weekly internal communications deliverables and attends staff meetings and events.

• Creates, posts, and manages event registrations and event calendars (via Planning Center).

• Responds promptly to all outside communication via social media comments and messages.

• Follows through and commits to meeting all deadlines.

Job skills/experience:

• Graphic design and social media content creation experience, with sample work requested.

• Ability to learn new technology and use online tools/software quickly.

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to proactively and constantly improve communication processes.

• Working knowledge of design software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud suite and Canva.

• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, print production processes.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong team player – leading with concern for the overall ministry of GFC.

Spiritual criteria:

• Trust in Jesus Christ as personal savior.

• Demonstrates commitment to personal spiritual growth.

• Attends, supports, and is a member of GFC.

• Demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, and values of GFC.

• Affirms GFC’s doctrinal statement.

• Demonstrates commitment to the GFC staff values and adheres to the GFC Employee Handbook.

To apply, please email your resume and a copy of your portfolio to Jenn Owen, Communications Director, at jowen@gfcnow.com.