Associate Director of Communications

The Associate Director of Communications is an integral part of Blackhawk’s central communications. This role leads the day-to-day work of communications, managing the people and processes that bring communications from planning to delivery. Responsibilities Collaborate with the pastor of Sunday experience in the high-level leadership of central communications, including: Vision and strategy Budget and priorities Central brand guidelines and voice Lead day-to-day work of central communications, serving as the primary project manager and driver of weekly and seasonal church-wide communications from planning through completion. Lead the communications staff team. Supervise assigned staff and interns. Manage the communications calendar, establishing priorities, timelines and deliverables. Drive projects forward by coordinating stakeholders, gathering information, managing deadlines, resolving obstacles and ensuring appropriate follow-through. Ensure communications are accurate, timely and consistent with Blackhawk’s brand and voice. Provide writing, editing, email production and other communications support as needed. Establish and maintain effective communication systems, workflows and tools. Establish and develop volunteer opportunities and volunteer teams. Build effective partnerships with ministries and sites, providing consultation, direction and resources to equip staff to communicate effectively. Manage relationships with communications vendors, contractors and external partners. Monitor the effectiveness of communications and identify opportunities to improve reach and engagement. Stay current on communications best practices, tools, resources and trends. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills Stable, mature, growing disciple of Jesus Christ, committed to the values of Blackhawk Church. Background in communications, marketing, public relations or related field. Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into clear plans, effective systems and coordinated action. Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for varied audiences and channels. Energized by envisioning, equipping and including others (staff, volunteers, leaders and teams) in ministry. Ability to build trusted partnerships, navigate varied priorities and exercise sound judgment. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Asana and similar tools. Exercises mature and independent judgment, confidentiality and tact. Values multicultural and multigenerational ministry. At Blackhawk Church, we are a multicultural, multigenerational community of people desiring to be transformed by God. Together, we want to work for the good of our city and reach the world with the love of Jesus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evangelical Free Church of America