Communications Assistant

Overview The Communications Assistant supports Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church's mission by helping create, manage, and distribute clear, compelling, and Christ centered communications across print, digital, video, web, and social media platforms. This position partners with the Director of Tech and Communications to strengthen engagement, tell stories of God's work, support ministry initiatives, and maintain a consistent church brand and message. Key Responsibilities Communications Production Assist in the production and distribution of weekly and monthly communications, including worship bulletins, email newsletters, announcements, and other congregational communications. Assist in the production of church-wide publications including annual reports, ministry guides, campaign materials, and special publications. Proofread and edit communication materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency. Prepare content and files for print and digital distribution. Website & Digital Content Management Assist in maintaining and updating the WCPC website, ensuring content is accurate, current, and engaging. Create and publish website content including events, ministry information, sermon resources, and promotional campaigns. Monitor website content for consistency, usability, and alignment with church communication priorities. Graphic Design & Brand Stewardship Design and produce promotional materials for events, sermon series, ministries, church-wide initiatives, and special campaigns. Create print and digital assets including flyers, brochures, signage, presentation slides, banners, social media graphics, and ministry publications. Support and uphold WCPC brand standards across all communication channels and ministry materials. Social Media & Digital Engagement Assist in managing WCPC social media platforms through content creation, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring. Create engaging content that promotes worship services, ministry opportunities, events, and church life. Help cultivate a positive and welcoming online presence that reflects the mission and values of WCPC. Photography, Video & Multimedia Production Assist with photography and video production for worship services, events, testimonies, ministry promotions, and special projects. Edit video and multimedia content for use on the website, social media, email campaigns, worship services, and other communication channels. Organize and maintain digital media assets and archives. Ministry Partnership & Project Coordination Partner with the Director of Tech and Communications to support and implement communication initiatives for ministries and church-wide programs. Collaborate with ministry leaders and staff to gather information, stories, photos, and other content for communication projects. Assist in managing communication requests and project timelines. Administrative Support Maintain communication calendars, project files, and digital assets. Assist with data entry, content organization, and other communications-related administrative tasks. Support special projects and seasonal communication initiatives as assigned. Other duties as requested Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values Character- Exercises the fruit of the spirit Competency - Possesses skill and passion for the work Capacity - Has the integrity to work hard without under/over working Chemistry - Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team Culture - Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial Desired Background and Skill Set Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ Maintain a life of integrity that reflects a genuine faith in Christ Team player Ability to take information and stories and transform them into compelling and useful messages for print, video and web Demonstrated creative design and implementation of branding Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills Good prioritization skills Strong interpersonal skills and desire to provide a high level of customer service Ability to problem solve Demonstrated proficiency with publication and graphic design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Google Workspace) Knowledge of basic HTML and WordPress Video production and editing experience helpful Works with: Director of Tech and Communications Attends: Occasional Staff Meetings as requested Supervises: None Reports to: Director of Tech and Communications Hours: Part time (18-24 hours per week) Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9AM-3PM, other hours as needed Back up for: Director of Tech and Communications Hire Contingencies •☒

• Hire contingent on passing a background check
• Hire contingent on passing Livescan fingerprinting