Communications Specialist

<p>Founded in 1927, Pentecostal Tabernacle (PT) is a Pentecostal church based in Cambridge, MA. We have two campuses - PT North (77 Columbia Street) and PT South (56 Magazine Street). Our mission is to restore broken lives.<br /><br />POSITION OVERVIEW<br />The Communications Specialist will help the church by managing the internal and external communications of the organization. The individual will also lead the strategy that oversees PT’s messaging across a variety of print, digital, and broadcast mediums. This includes:<br /><br />PT Weekly Eblast<br /><br />General Communications<br /><br />PT Website<br /><br />WORKING RELATIONSHIPS<br />The Communications Specialist reports to the Senior Creative and Worship Director to ensure that all communication projects and activities closely align with the overall strategic vision for the church.<br /><br />GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES<br /><br />Oversee all communication distributed to the congregation and the community, including but not limited to electronic eblasts, announcements, and the church website (www.ptspice.org).<br /><br />Provide communications support with primary responsibility for the website development in collaboration with the IT department.<br /><br />Collaborate with ministry leaders and necessary departments to plan marketing efforts around upcoming events and programs.<br /><br />Design and edit MailCchimp newsletter summarizing upcoming activities and events at Pentecostal Tabernacle.<br /><br />Generate copy for the website, newsletter, and other announcements.<br /><br />Collaborate with graphic designers and the social media coordinator to create and format digital and print media.<br /><br />Process OneChurch Communications Request Form submissions, add new projects to the planning queue, and respond to ministry leaders.<br /><br />QUALIFICATIONS &amp; DESIRED SKILLS<br /><br />Bachelor's degree or three or more years of directly relevant professional experience in non-profit, educational, or broadcast communications, journalism, multimedia, and web development; or related field.<br /><br />Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br /><br />Highly organized/administrative skills<br /><br />Project Management and team management experience<br /><br />Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Suites (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.)<br /><br />Experience working with email management apps (e.g., MailChimp)<br /><br />Experience with Google Analytics &amp; SEO<br /><br />LOCATION/SCHEDULE<br />This is a part-time hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA. The Communications Specialist will work 20 hours per week.<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr</p>