Communications and Marketing Director

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Position: Communications and Marketing Director

About Community Bible Study:

Community Bible Study (CBS) is an interdenominational Bible study for the community. We offer a wide range of courses in classes around the world, with over 1.1 million participants in 110 countries, 88 languages (and counting!), and 73,000 dedicated volunteers. CBS fosters a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge. Since 1975, CBS has been helping people - from children to seniors - to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.

CBS Vision Statement: Transformed Lives Through the Word of God

CBS Mission Statement: To make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, in-depth Bible study, available to all.

CBS Core Values: Prayer, Trusting in God's Provision, Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, Servant Leadership

Position Description:

The Director of Communications and Marketing is a leadership role that drives strategy, builds brand identity, and produces high-quality content to communicate CBS's mission. Working closely with global leadership and external partners, the Director ensures consistent communication of the CBS identity across print, video, and digital media. This role also involves building and managing a team of specialists to engage multicultural audiences, positively impacting brand promotion, media engagement, social media, and content creation. The Director will also evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and foster collaboration with like-minded ministries.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Vision:

Develop and execute a multi-year communications plan aligned with CBS's mission and secured resources.

Analyze user experiences to understand volunteer and field needs.

Champion brand integrity throughout the organization.

Manage communication budgets and resources with scalability in mind.

Integrate with CBS calendar, processes, and systems to maximize efficiency.

Collaborate with other teams to streamline production and deliver timely resources.

Content Creation & Storytelling: Lead the development of design concepts, presentations, artwork, and layout for visual media.

Lead content creation for websites and social media, ensuring relevance to the mission and audience engagement.

Develop and manage a successful marketing strategy.

Manage all advertising and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) initiatives.

Curate and repurpose a variety of communications materials across all formats.

Team Leadership & Support: Develop and nurture strategic vendor relationships.

Build and lead an internal team, volunteer teams, and utilize external vendors as needed to enhance capabilities.

Foster an environment of collaboration and excellence within the communications team.

Communication & Project Management: Ensure clear and effective communication throughout the organization.

Prepare critical communications for press releases and crisis management situations.

Be a highly focused project manager, collaboratively setting and meeting expectations and deadlines for projects.

Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications, Skills, and Qualities:

CBS expects every employee to have a deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, as evidenced by a strong, clear, personal testimony and a lifestyle that reflects spiritual maturity and intimacy with God. Belief and adherence to the CBS Statement of Faith and a meaningful commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of CBS are also required.

Additionally, we seek someone with the following qualifications, skills, and qualities:

Leadership: Lead through a consistent prayer life.

Serve as a listener, collaborator, planner, and encourager.

Work collaboratively with all constituent groups.

High energy, maturity, and ability to unify communications discussions.

Strength in team-building and collaborative supervision.

Familiarity with Design Thinking and Innovative Process principles.

Commitment to constant learning in contemporary communication trends.

Communications: Synthesize key messages from various inputs.

Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of design theory and multi-media production.

Proficiency in storytelling across various media.

Develop and draft compelling communication materials for donors.

Working with a diverse audience in multiple cultures and languages is a plus.

Project Management: Focused project manager who can collaboratively set and meet product expectations and deadlines.

Ability to develop, track, and implement communications strategies.

Capable of understanding the overall vision while also managing intricate details, with strong execution skills and the ability to multitask and oversee projects across various technologies and resources concurrently.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and multi-task.

Technical Skills, Training & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Nonprofit experience preferred but not required.

5+ years of marketing experience with demonstrably successful results.

Experience with CBS or a similar ministry (strongly preferred).

Proficiency in various software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant social media platforms.

Experience with online marketing campaigns and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.

Other: Reports to CEO

Work Location: CBS Ministry Service Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Periodic overnight travel inside the United States

Occasional travel outside the United States may be required

Must reside and work in the U.S.

Must have a valid passport

Starting Salary Range: Salary range: $95,000 - $105,000

Benefits Offered: Four weeks of paid vacation and four weeks of sick leave annually.

Paid holidays, including your birthday.

5% match for the 403(b)-retirement plan.

Medical insurance coverage.

Employer-paid dental and vision insurance.

Employer-paid disability and life insurance.

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