Thank you for considering joining the team at Keystone Church! We are a community united by our passion for leading everyone to experience a vibrant, Christ‑centered life. To nurture this spirit of unity, we ask that all staff members consider Keystone their church home and actively engage by attending and serving alongside our church family. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you in this exciting mission! Please include any salary requirements you might have in your cover letter, and thanks again for your interest.
Communications Director Job Type: Full‑Time (Monday – Friday with weekend flexibility) Department: Communications Reports To: Executive Pastor or Senior Leadership
About Keystone Church
Keystone Church is a thriving, creative, and mission‑driven church passionate about leading everyone to experience a passionate life in Christ. We believe that communication is ministry—it's how we tell the story for His glory. Our Communications Department operates like an in‑house creative agency, partnering with core ministries to bring their vision to life and support their goals with compelling storytelling, strategic marketing, and high‑impact design.
Job Overview
The Communications Director is a collaborative, strategic leader who oversees the full scope of internal and external communications. This role leads a skilled team of designers, writers, digital marketers, and content creators to deliver excellence across all platforms, while maintaining brand clarity and a unified voice that reflects the heart of our church.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and lead a ministry‑aligned communications strategy that prioritizes clarity, creativity, and consistency.
- Serve as the chief architect of the church’s brand experience, overseeing the execution of messaging across all channels and ministries.
- Collaborate with executive and ministry leaders to plan and execute campaigns that drive engagement, discipleship, and outreach.
Ministry Partnership (Agency Model)
- Lead the Communications Department as an internal agency serving multiple core ministries.
- Meet regularly with ministry leaders to understand their goals, audiences, and messaging needs.
- Translate ministry vision into actionable communication plans, ensuring each ministry feels supported, heard, and celebrated.
Team Development & Oversight
- Lead, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary communications team (5+ staff and volunteers) across creative, digital, and content roles.
- Create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ownership within the team.
- Provide ongoing coaching, clear direction, and accountability to help each team member thrive in their role.
- Prioritize the spiritual health of the team by fostering a Christ‑centered work environment, praying with and for team members, and encouraging rhythms of rest, worship, and discipleship.
- Invest in the personal and professional growth of team members through development plans, training opportunities, and intentional feedback.
Digital Marketing & Storytelling
- Oversee all digital marketing channels including email campaigns, social media advertising, SEO, and paid search.
- Use data and analytics to refine strategies and measure effectiveness.
- Lead the strategy for video storytelling, testimonies, and creative content that showcase life change and God's work in our church.
Content & Creative Oversight
- Guide the development of all content—from visual assets to copywriting—ensuring alignment with the church’s tone, voice, and theological integrity.
- Oversee weekly service deliverables and special event campaigns.
- Maintain brand standards across print, digital, and on‑campus communication.
Website & Social Media
- Ensure the church website is current, intuitive, and optimized for engagement and next steps.
- Lead a social media strategy that builds community, reaches new people, and reflects the personality of the church.
- Monitor trends and adjust strategies to maximize reach and effectiveness.
Internal Communication
- Equip ministries with templates, training, and tools to communicate clearly and consistently.
- Support internal messaging across staff, volunteers, and congregation through effective channels and rhythms.
Must‑Haves
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission and values of Keystone Church.
- 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or creative leadership—ideally in a church, agency, or nonprofit setting.
- Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills.
- Deep understanding of branding, digital strategy, and audience segmentation.
- Strategic thinker with a heart for ministry and a passion for excellence.
- Comfortable switching between high‑level vision and day‑to‑day execution.
- Encourages collaboration and brings out the best in creative teams.
- Loves solving problems, managing complexity, and building systems that scale.
Keystone Church Vision
Leading everyone to experience a passionate life in Christ.
Keystone Values
- Jesus Changes Lives
- The Bible is Our Truth
- We Sing Loud
- We Are in This Together
- We Always Bring Our Best
- We Are Serious About Having Fun
- Passion Drives Us
Next Steps
If you are a strategic, creative leader passionate about helping people connect to the life and message of Jesus through excellent communication, we’d love to hear from you! Please include any salary requirements in your cover letter and submit your application.
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