Communications Jobs

Communications Director

High Desert Church

Victorville, CA

$70,700 - $80,300

Position Summary The Communications Director serves as the team leader of HDC's Communications department. This role is primarily one of leadership, project management, and ministry partnership — casting vision for the team, maintaining healthy relationships with ministry client groups, and ensuring the team has the systems and support needed to do excellent work. While this person may bring specialized skills in graphic design, video production, or social media, day-to-day creative execution represents only a portion of the role. The majority of the job is leading people, managing projects, and serving as a bridge between the Communications team and the ministries they support. Reporting & Key Relationships - Oversees a team of three direct reports: Graphic Design Assistant Director, Videographer Assistant Director, and Communications Assistant Director. - Serves as the primary point of contact for ministry client groups including Kids, Students, Growth, Adults, Missions, Young Adults, and the Administrative team. - Partners with the Senior Pastor to develop visual and video support for teaching series. - Contributes creative direction for major church events including Christmas, Easter, and One Conference. Core Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, develop, and support the Communications team with a servant's heart, modeling humility, integrity, and genuine care (1 Peter 5:1–4). - Hold regular 1:1s with each direct report to develop skills, set clear expectations, and build capacity. - Recruit, train, and evaluate team members; identify growth opportunities and create individual development plans. Project Management - Serve as the primary project manager for the Communications team, ensuring deadlines are met and ministry requests are reasonable and well-scoped. - Optimize team support systems including ClickUp, intake forms, and automations to maximize team efficiency and clarity. - Oversee the full production pipeline across the team's three core functions: Design, Video, and Promotion (Social Media, Website, Weekend Announcements, and Mass Communication). - Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks before they impact delivery. Ministry Partnership - Cultivate strong, consistent working relationships with each ministry client group, functioning as a trusted partner rather than a vendor. - Guide the team to deliver accurate, excellent communication support that reflects each ministry's needs and HDC's broader mission. - Contribute to the creative direction of major church-wide events and seasonal campaigns. - Assist the Senior Pastor with visual and video needs for teaching series. - Develop and champion communication strategies for church initiatives and events. Strategy & Operations - Think strategically about the future of HDC's communications and lead the team through thoughtful transitions into new practices and platforms. - Develop and maintain policies, workflows, and processes that enable consistent, high-quality output across all ministries and campuses. - Build buy-in with senior leaders around communication priorities and team capacity. - Participate in prayer, staff meetings, and other team gatherings as required. Position Qualifications - Bachelor's degree preferred. - 5+ years of experience in communications, media, or a related field (church communications experience preferred). - Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team. - Background in at least one of the following: social media strategy, graphic design, or video production. Broad working knowledge across multiple disciplines is a plus. - Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, manage competing requests, and keep a team on track. - Relational and collaborative — able to maintain healthy working relationships across a variety of ministry contexts. - Proficient in or willing to learn project management tools (e.g., ClickUp) and communication/automation platforms. - Must adhere to HDC's Statement of Faith, Constitution, Practices and Policies. **Applicants must submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio in one of 4 disciplines (Video, Graphic Design, Marketing, or Social Media) to be considered for the role.

Director of Communications

Grace Fellowship Church

Timonium, MD

$75,000

Director of Communications Communications - Lutherville Timonium, Maryland About Grace Fellowship Church Grace Fellowship Church exists to help people know and follow Jesus Christ. We are committed to biblical teaching, authentic community, and developing leaders who serve the mission of the church. Our culture values spiritual maturity, humility, teamwork, and excellence as we create environments where people encounter God and grow in their faith. Position Summary The Director of Communications leads the strategy, systems, and congregational communication and the community at large. This role is responsible for strengthening organizational clarity, ensuring consistent messaging across ministries and platforms, and building scalable communication systems that support continued church growth and future multi-campus ministry. This leader will serve as both a strategic thinker and hands-on contributor who can lead projects, build effective systems, collaborate across teams, and execute high-quality communication initiatives with excellence. Primary Position Responsibilities Strategic Leadership - Develop and lead churchwide communication strategies aligned with ministry priorities and organizational vision. - Build scalable communication systems, workflows, and standards that strengthen organizational effectiveness. - Ensure consistency of messaging, branding, voice, and storytelling across all communication channels. - Evaluate communication effectiveness and recommend improvements through analytics, feedback, and innovation. Project Leadership and Execution - Lead communication planning and execution for churchwide events, ministry initiatives, campaigns, and seasonal emphasis periods. - Manage project timelines, approvals, priorities, and communication workflows across multiple projects. - Contribute to communication deliverables including website content, email campaigns, copywriting, and digital communications. - Ensure communication projects are completed with excellence, accuracy, and timeliness. Team Collaboration - Partner with ministry leaders and staff to develop effective communication strategies and plans. - Build collaborative relationships across departments and support alignment of communication efforts. - Equip ministries with communication tools, templates, and best practices. Communications Channels - Oversee website, email, social media, and digital communication platforms. - Guide the development of engaging written and visual content for attenders, guests, and the community. - Champion storytelling that communicates life change, ministry impact, and the mission of the church. - Maintain high standards of creativity, consistency, and excellence across communication platforms. Candidate Criteria - Demonstrates a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. - Aligns fully with the theology, mission, and values of Grace Fellowship Church. - Committed to living out the staff values and culture of Grace Fellowship Church. - Willing to become an active and engaged member of Grace Fellowship Church. - Strong strategic thinking and project management skills. - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities. - Strong understanding of branding, messaging, audience engagement, and digital communication systems. - Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through. - Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and lead through relationships. - Demonstrates humility, professionalism, emotional maturity, and teachability. - Strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset and strong initiative. - Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-capacity environment. - Team-oriented, collaborative, and solutions-focused. - Passionate about the mission of the local church. Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related field preferred. - Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, branding, or creative leadership. - Experience leading communication strategy and execution within a growing organization; church or nonprofit experience preferred. - Experience managing projects, workflows, and multiple priorities simultaneously. Success Outcomes Within 6 Months - Establish effective communication workflows, planning processes, and ministry support systems. - Improve consistency of messaging, branding, and communication standards across ministries. - Strengthen coordination and execution for churchwide communication initiatives and events. Within 12–18 Months - Implement scalable communication systems that support continued church growth and future multi-campus ministry. - Improve communication effectiveness and clarity across digital and in-person platforms. - Strengthen storytelling and communication strategies that clearly communicate mission impact and life change. - Become a trusted communication partner to ministry leaders and organizational leadership. Working Hours and Conditions Business Hours/Exceptions - This position is full time with various hours, including evenings and weekends as required by ministry needs. Additional hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required during designated all-church events, including Christmas, Easter, and Fall Launch. Working Environment Church office and worship environments; fast paced, team-oriented ministry setting Travel Requirements Occasional offsite meetings and periodic travel for training, conferences, professional development, or multi-campus support may be required. Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications This job description outlines primary responsibilities, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as ministry needs and opportunities arise. For more information about Grace Fellowship Church, please visit our website at www.gfc.org.

Director of Audio, Video, and Lighting Systems

Seacoast Church

Charleston, SC

Seacoast Church | Multi-Campus Environment Location: Based out of Mount Pleasant Campus The Mission Seacoast Church exists to help people Find God, Grow Their Faith, Discover Their Purpose, and Make a Difference. Everything we do — including Technology and Production — supports life-change and meaningful worship experiences. The Opportunity The Director of AVL Systems leads a team of hands-on experts and makes sure all audio, video, and lighting systems work smoothly during services and events across every campus. This role blends leadership, technical expertise, and team development to deliver great worship experiences each weekend. This leader oversees a customer-focused central AVL team, helps guide major technology projects, and works closely with ministries, technology, and production teams to build reliable systems that support all campuses What You’ll Do Lead & Develop People - Lead, coach, and grow the AVL Systems team - Provide regular feedback, 1:1s, annual reviews, and mentorship - Equip staff and volunteers to deliver with confidence Own AVL Excellence Across Campuses - Oversee design, deployment, maintenance, and performance of all AVL systems - Ensure consistent standards, documentation, and reliability church-wide - Maintain strong relationships with church leadership, campus staff and ministry volunteers and drive excellence Strategic & Operational Leadership - Serve as Tier 3 escalation for AVL requests, ensuring timely resolution - Prioritize and execute capital projects on time and within budget - Partner closely with the Director of Technology, Central IT Systems (a subset of Technology Team), and campus teams - Manage vendor and contractor relationships and service agreements Enable the Weekend Experience - Ensure all AVL systems perform seamlessly during services and events - Support special events that may occur nights, weekends, or holidays - Participate in a weekly Technology Team on-call rotation Technical Environment Oversee the deployment and maintenance of all AVL Systems across all campuses, including but not limited to the following: - Audio consoles (DiGiCo Q338 and Q225, Allen & Heath Avantis and SQ series), speakers, amplifiers, wireless mics and IEMs, video switchers, routers, cameras, projectors and TVs, LED walls, lighting fixtures, lighting consoles, meeting room/conference systems, acoustic panels - All related software including but not limited to ProPresenter, Ableton Live, Klang, WAVES SoundGrid, Dante, Wireless Workbench, DashBoard, ATEM, Onyx, grandMA and Q-SYS - Establish and drive weekly and monthly maintenance rhythms for above systems What We’re Looking For - Christ follower (as a religious organization, Seacoast Church makes hiring decisions aligned to our faith and belief) - 7–10+ years of experience in church production, or live AVL environments - Proven leader who thrives in hands-on, team-based settings - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Ability to travel regularly between campuses (local day trips and limited overnights) - Adaptable, curious, and passionate about continuous improvement - Live and drive Seacoast cultural values to Love God. Love People. Make it Better. And Have a Good Attitude. Nice to Have (But Not Required) - Advanced Q-SYS design and programming, and scripting, including UCIs - Meyer Compass, Powersoft ArmoníaPlus - twoloox Pandoras Box and Widget Designer, Brompton Tessera, Barco Event Master - Vectorworks Spotlight and ConnectCAD, Revit, SketchUp - Managed Switches and VLANs Why You’ll Love Working at Seacoast - Mission-driven work that impacts lives every day - Opportunity to shape AVL strategy across a growing, multi-campus church - Great benefits to support you: medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; plus, HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program - Perks that invest in you: 403(b) with company match, paid time off, paid parental leave, and employee referral bonuses