COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Job Title: Communications Assistant
Reports To: Lead Pastor/Director of Operations
Location: Parkway Baptist Church, Moseley, VA
FLSA Status: 25-30 hours per week / Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
The Communications Assistant is responsible for leading and executing the overall communications strategy of Parkway, ensuring consistency and excellence across all channels. This role is key to telling the church’s story, promoting events and ministries, and supporting the vision of the church through clear, creative, and Christ-centered communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Branding:
Maintaining a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the church’s mission, vision, and values. Brand consistency in all messaging and visual elements.
- Digital Media:
Manage the church website, social media platforms, and email campaigns. Ensure timely and engaging content is shared across all platforms (i.e. Friday Bulletin, Kids, Students, MDWK, and other ministries emails).
- Print & Promotional Materials:
Oversee the creation of handouts, brochures, banners, and other promotional materials. Coordinate with Office Director, staff and ministry leaders to produce materials that support their needs and events.
- Content Creation:
Collect, edit, and oversee the development of content for newsletters, blogs, videos, and announcements. Ensure clarity, theological soundness, and alignment with the church’s voice.
- Media & Social Media Production Support:
Collaborate with the Worship Director and Lead Pastor on sermon graphics, video creation, and livestream communications. Manage, schedule social media content (all platforms and channels), manage messaging and answering questions.
- Internal Communication:
Facilitate effective internal communication between staff, volunteers, and the congregation. Provide communication tools and support for ministry teams.
- Public Relations:
Serve with Pastoral staff as a liaison to the local community and media when needed. Manage crisis communication and develop talking points for church leadership teams.
Qualifications:
- A committed follower of Jesus Christ, active at Parkway.
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
- Experience in communications, preferably in a ministry or nonprofit setting.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Proficient in digital marketing, social media, and management systems (Subsplash).
- Graphic design and/or video editing skills a plus (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Team player with strong leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.
Working Conditions:
This is an hourly role with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities, particularly during major church events or holidays.
Communications Assistant interest form