Location
West Jacksonville, FL, United States
Posted on
May 25, 2023
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First Baptist Jacksonville
If you’re a high capacity leader with the training, experience, and passion to help the
church of today communicate in compelling and relevant ways through world-class
content, then this role could be a perfect fit.
About the Church
First Baptist Jacksonville is on mission to reach all of Jacksonville with all of Jesus for all of life. We are a
multigenerational church with a desire to disciple our current members and to reach the lost in our city.
.We desire to disciple and equip every member at First Baptist Church to have a growing relationship with
Jesus. We do this by helping our people to increase in worship, growing, serving, giving, and sharing.
Our Employee Promise
At First Baptist Jacksonville, our staff are the most important resource we have and we are committed to
cultivate and invest in their growth and development to the benefit of each individual and our mission. Our
commitment to every person we hire is that we will make an investment in both their professional and
personal life. We believe that everyone has an opportunity to get better at their job and are always excited
to walk alongside people in their growth and development.
The Opportunity
First Baptist Jacksonville needs a Director of Communications to provide hands-on leadership, strategic
direction, and oversight to the team that designs, builds, and executes our multi-channel communications
and marketing strategy.
At a high level, this role will:
- Unify and align all channels of communication.
- Partner with ministries to help them better reach and engage specific audiences.
- Develop world-class content by leveraging the voice and influence of our senior pastor.
- Ensure regular analysis of digital analytics and continual improvement of communication
strategies.
The Right Person Is…
- Strategy First
- Collaborative
- A Problem Solver
- Highly Relational
- People-Smart
- A Leader of Leaders
The Right Person Is Not…
- An Artist First
- Afraid of Conflict
- A Bottleneck
- Insecure
- An IT Director
Reports To
The Executive Pastor
Direct Reports
Director of Video Content
Director of Digital Engagements
Communications Project Manager
Salary Range
Competitive and holistic benefits and compensation available during the interview process.
Week to Week You Will…
? Build and sustain a healthy culture that reflects our values through your leadership and
management of Communications.
? Work alongside senior leaders to develop creative ways of reinforcing and amplifying the
mission, vision, and values of First Baptist Jacksonville.
? Architect creative communication strategies that inspire and engage our congregation and city
with the gospel.
? Steward the brand of First Baptist Jacksonville by monitoring the look and feel of all promotional
materials, ensuring compliance and consistency across all mediums and platforms of
communication (digital, print, and physical environment).
? Design and execute a multi-channel content strategy from departments, including featured
events, calendar, blogs, stories, and media.
? Serve ministry staff and departments by developing effective communication strategies and
creative materials that support their strategic ministry priorities and goals.
? Design and build a comprehensive digital strategy including the development, design, and
function of all websites (including back-end development and maintenance).
? Measure the effectiveness and efficiency of all communication strategies.
? Oversee the system that organizes, prioritizes, and manages creative support and promotional
requests.
? Plan, schedule, monitor, and adjust workflow for creative services (design, video, etc.).
? Effectively train staff on all communication procedures and programs as helpful and necessary.
? Propose, oversee and monitor the annual communications department budget.
? Design and facilitate new projects and/or systems that improve the efficiency of communications.
? Create a positive relationship with local and national media including efforts to secure or respond
to media attention, as well as develop policies related to media relations.
? Oversee and manage the print shop and church bookstores.
Qualifications
? Demonstrate a credible profession and experience of faith in Christ.
? Affirm without reservation the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).
? Passionate about the mission and vision of First Baptist Church Jacksonville and willing to serve
and follow the ministry vision set forth by leadership.
? Can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
? Model self-awareness and emotional intelligence in communication with all staff and
stakeholders.
? Education and/or experience in marketing/communications disciplines.
? Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office.
? A working understanding of print production.
? Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
? Ability to lead and manage people biblically and effectively.
? Self-motivated and someone who takes ownership of their work.
? Become a member of First Baptist Jacksonville (if not already).
Physical Requirements
? Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
? Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
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About First Baptist Church Jacksonville
For more than 175 years, First Baptist Church of Jacksonville has been sharing and showing the gospel of Jesus Christ to Jacksonville and the surrounding communities. In fact, our mission is to reach all of Jacksonville with all of Jesus for all of life.
At First Baptist, you will find sound, Biblical teaching and preaching, age-appropriate programming, a variety of ministry and discipleship opportunities, and dynamic worship. We have two campuses: the Downtown Campus in the heart of the city and the Nocatee Campus, located 30 miles south in the growing Nocatee area. No matter your season of life, your area of town, or your faith background, we have a place for you!
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