Communications Specialist

The Communications Specialist helps ministries communicate clearly and effectively by developing promotional plans for ministry events, programs, and opportunities. This role partners with ministry leaders to understand their goals, recommend the right communication approach, develop messaging and copy, and provide creative direction within Preston Trail’s established communications strategy and brand. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead communications for assigned ministry events and initiatives within Preston Trail’s established communications strategy. 
• Partner with ministry leaders to understand their goals, audience, message, and desired next step. 
• Develop and recommend promotional plans, messaging, and communication approaches appropriate to each initiative. 
• Write and edit clear, compelling copy for email, web, print, social media, and other communication needs. 
• Develop creative briefs and provide clear direction and feedback to designers and other creative partners. 
• Ensure assigned communications reflect Preston Trail’s brand, voice, and messaging standards. 
• Partner with the Creative Operations Coordinator and channel owners to move approved communication plans into production and distribution. 
• Identify potential stories and communication opportunities and bring them to the Communications Director for further development. 
• Collaborate with the Communications Director and Creative Team on larger initiatives as needed. 

Qualifications 

• Aligns with Preston Trail beliefs and outward values (https://prestontrail.org/about/aboutus) 
• Committed to team values of Self-Leadership, Positive Attitude, Team Mindset, Healthy Relationships, and High Performance. 
• Fruitful, thriving, growing faith in Jesus Christ. 
• Must complete our assessment here within 2 days of applying
• Strong writer and editor with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely. 
• Good creative instincts with the ability to recognize strong design and provide helpful creative direction. 
• Able to listen well, ask good questions, and turn ministry goals into clear communication. 
• Working knowledge of communications, marketing, digital channels, and audience engagement. 
• Highly collaborative and able to work effectively with ministry leaders, Creative Team members, and outside partners. 
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. 
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, good judgment, and strong problem-solving skills. 
• Relevant communications, marketing, or ministry experience preferred.

Organizational Relationships            MINISTRY TEAM:  Creative Team 
           REPORTS TO:  Communications Director

Employment Classifications
          Category: Part Time           Hours per Week: 20-25           Ministerial Status: Non-Ministerial            Employee Class: Support Staff           FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt (hourly)
         Weekends Required: No 
         Commissionable:  No 
         Remote Work Environment: No