Communications and Office Administrator

This position is accountable for the communications function and oversight of the office administration needs of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This position has responsibilities and duties related to the communications channels of the church. Also, ensuring that the operational needs of the office are met such that the proper upkeep, maintenance, and improvements of the ACS (church software), various communications channels (to include the church newsletter and other communications tools.) in a manner that aligns our various communications venues • Consistently provide training opportunities for church staff and volunteer team members, as needed • Serve as the church’s brand manager, responsible for safeguarding how the church’s brand is portrayed in all communications pieces • Work with local media outlets to share the stories about how our church is impacting the community • Develop the church’s mobile-first inbound marketing and communications plan that will attract new people into our communications channels, deepen their engagement, and strategically bring them into the life of the church • Take ultimate responsibility for all pieces of church content, including print, email, social media, web, mobile app, etc. for new employees • Assist with maintaining ACS Master Calendar for church & church use activities • Compile visitors from Pew Pads and send email to staff so notes can be written, then enter visitors into ACS database • Conduct searches for labels for various groups, birthdays for the newsletter, stewardship, shut-ins, classes, directories, etc.