Job Overview

Position Title: Communications Team Manager

Organization: Serving Workers for the Harvest (SWH)

Location: Buda, Texas

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Position Type: Full-time; 40+ hours/week

SWH Mission Statement: Preparing dedicated gospel workers to reach the unreached, disciple believers, and fortify their journey with Christ, while building a global network of kingdom builders.

SWH Vision Statement: Our vision is to identify global harvest fields, prioritizing the unreached and unengaged, underserved, and those confronting formidable obstacles.

Job Summary: The Communications Team Manager is responsible for creating the overall SWH communication strategy. They are required to lead the team in developing and coordinating both internal and external communications in support of SWH and its partner ministries. Their role encompasses maintaining SWH's brand while ensuring that all communication channels align with the organization's vision and mission. In addition to shaping messaging, the Communications Team Manager is tasked with spearheading the creation, planning, and execution of clear, impactful communication strategies. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional skills in creating and launching strategic communication and marketing campaigns along with analyzing relevant demographics and refining processes for tangible results.

Job Description

Spiritual Qualifications:

• Maintains a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ as a baptized believer
• Possesses a passion to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ in all nations with the ability and experience to effectively present the Gospel of Jesus Christ clearly and concisely
• Believes in the mission and vision of SWH
• Agreement with and willingness to live by the doctrinal convictions as set forth in the Serving Workers for the Harvest Statement of Faith
• Demonstrates integrity, humility, resilience, and a servant's heart as described in the Bible (1 Timothy 3; Proverbs 31)

Education/Experience:

• Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Communication, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• Required: Digital Editing and graphic design experience
• Required: Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
• Preferred: Relevant supervisory experience
• Preferred: Five years or more experience in a communications or marketing leadership role
• Preferred: Acquired cross-cultural experience

Skills & Qualifications:

• Personal:
  • Strong self-management skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Passion and heart for developing relationships and communicating cross-culturally
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects at various stages simultaneously
• Interpersonal:
  • Robust interpersonal skills for building healthy relationships both within the staff and throughout the SWH organization
  • Highly collaborative leadership style with a commitment to improvement and to receiving constructive criticism
  • Proven ability to manage a team and projects from inception to execution
  • Strong team player mindset
• Technical:
  • Strong artistic and graphic leadership skills with a grasp of relevant marketing and communications trends
  • Proven leadership, consensus building, and strategic execution skills in marketing and communication design
  • High-level technological and office software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, etc.) as well as an aptitude for learning new software
  • Skill in developing and managing a robust digital presence including website, social media, and app management
  • Ability to produce and edit audio, video, photographic, and graphic design projects
  • Proficient in designing, developing, and producing printed materials (brochures, programs, banners, etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy:
  • Develop and execute communication strategies to inform and promote SWH's vision, mission, and work
  • Curate and oversee all aspects of brand management from printed materials to digital media in order to strengthen and maintain SWH's reputation as a ministry that reaches, disciples, and multiplies the body of Christ
  • Develop systems to organize, prioritize, and communicate campaigns and promotional events to include written, printed, digital, and visual components
  • Lead efforts to design all artistic and promotional materials related to SWH's activities with a high standard of creativity, excellence, and effectiveness
  • Design, build, and manage ongoing social media messaging and communication strategies for SWH
• Leadership:
  • Oversee, recruit, and develop a robust team of staff adept in graphic design, artistic design, digital platform engagement, photography, videography, writing, etc. to both empower and equip the organization for the achievement of SWH''s mission and vision
  • Lead and work alongside the communications team to establish consistency in all aspects of messaging
  • Oversee a team of graphic designers to execute project elements
• Website & Social Media Management:
  • Lead all efforts related to the creation, development, and daily operations of SWH's website
  • Coordinate webpage maintenance ensuring new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) are posted regularly
  • Creatively build followings on various social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook and Instagram
• General Communications:
  • Proactively work to ensure SWH maintains an effective presence on the web including style/presence, search engines, new technology, etc.
  • Monitor the look, vibe, and feel of all promotional materials representing SWH
  • Develop and oversee the use of logos and images that represent SWH to effectively communicate desired messages
• Media Engagement:
  • Help develop policies and procedures pertaining to media relations
  • Help establish positive relationships with local and national media
  • Contribute to the procurement of and response to media attention

Compensation: SWH employees, deputized to raise funds for the organization, cultivate partnerships with churches, individuals, and organizations to secure their financial support. Compensation is directly tied to an approved budget, which includes both personal and ministry expenses. To ensure your success, we provide a robust program of training, coaching, and support throughout the fundraising process.