Communications Director

Church of the City New York is seeking a public relations professional who will manage information internally, throughout the organization, and externally with the public. This role will oversee the organization’s marketing strategy across a variety of multimedia marketing, social media and written communication. This pivotal role involves crafting and implementing comprehensive plans to effectively communicate our community's values and mission.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in writing, editing, web design, social media, and marketing, ensuring a consistent and compelling voice across diverse channels. As the guardian of our brand, they will curate engaging content for our website, drive impactful social media initiatives, and collaborate with various departments to meet their communication needs.

The Communications Director will develop a multi-channel communications strategy driven by the church’s mission/vision/values to ensure high-quality and high-impact communications reach with both internal and external audiences. This person will unify and align everyday messaging with the church’s voice, goals, and priorities by partnering with ministries and guiding a team of staff/volunteers to implement effective communication strategies.

Role Summary

Develop and steward the voice of Church of the City New York, this includes but is not limited to: 

• Developing the tone and style of communication
• Develop an overall strategy of communication and marketing that pulls all communication out of Church of the City New York into alignment with the church’s vision and values
• Sharing consistent communication plans with the Church of the City New York Staff to equip them to use the tools of communication being provided
• Plan and implement marketing campaigns to promote church-wide campaigns, fundraising, ministry events, programs, and community outreach activities
• Oversee our online presence across various platforms and accounts 
• Drive our social media strategy, crafting shareable content and fostering engagement to expand our reach
• Managing church websites, ensuring it reflects current and compelling content
• Lead a volunteer team to serve with these responsibilities so that all communication from Church of the City New York is in line with our vision and guidelines
• Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Church of the City New York Staff Members, as defined by the Staff Handbook

Requirements

• A Christian in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, as evident in lifestyle. Subscribes to and is in full agreement with the Church of the City’s Statement of Faith.
• High capacity learner and a teachable spirit
• Strong communicator, highly strategic, excellent writer and editor
• Experience with analytics tools for social media platforms, web design, strong project management skills, branding and design, and experience in Adobe Creative Suite preferred

Education Required/Preferred: 

• A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience in related fields and/or educational disciplines, sufficient to qualify for the requirements of the position, including:
• 4+ years of experience in a Communications role 
• College Degree preferred

Benefits

• Salary Range $90,000-$100,000
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-tax travel benefit
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days, Safe & Sick and Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development

COTC is an At-Will and equal opportunity employer. All of our employment decisions (e.g., recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, compensating and terminating) will be made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. COTC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@church.nyc.