Communications Director

Dallas, TX, United States

Job Description Job Description Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

Communications Director - Dallas, TX

Position Title: Communications Director

Location: Preferred location is in Dallas, TX

Department: Global Resource Team (GRT)

Reports to: Development Director

This position is: Full-time; Exempt; Support-raised

The Communications Director is primarily responsible for developing and implementing Launch Global’s internal and external marketing and communication strategies for a growing ministry. The Communications Director manages the daily operation of all activities related to marketing and communications and reports to the Development Director. These responsibilities include managing internal and external communications, producing marketing and training materials, managing the website and graphic design, and communicating with donors. Additionally, the Communications Director works with other internal teams on various marketing and communication needs to maintain organizational brand consistency and achieve related communication goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Launch Global is an equal opportunity employer and a Christian organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), Launch has the right to, and does, hire only applicants who agree with Launch Global’s Statement of Faith, vision and mission, and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Communication Strategy, Vision and Leadership:

Develop annual marketing/communications plan,, including goals and outcomes for all facets of the marketing and communications efforts

Work with the Development Director to effectively communicate the vision of the organization to Launch Global’s donor constituency

Identify current gaps and new opportunities in communication strategy and operations, and diplomatically implement solutions

Communication Operations:

Lead all internal and external marketing and communications projects for Launch Global through timely conception, implementation, and follow-up, including members of the communications team and any external vendors, freelancers, and consultants hired to support the project

Champion excellence in the communication of Launch Global’s vision, mission, and brand by equipping LG leaders with their communications needs and training LG staff on our brand guidelines and communications best practices

Oversee the process of collecting, organizing, editing, and sharing impact stories across a variety of mediums from the mission’s field to be used in internal and external marketing and communications projects, including monthly all-staff meetings, regular prayer updates, stewardship reports, donor communications, events, digital platforms, and new channels as needed

Provide vision and direction for a growing ministry by improving on the existing marketing and communications plan and working alongside LG leadership to develop and implement a strategic communications calendar to help LG achieve our one-year, three-year, and ten-year objectives and goals

Oversee marketing and advertising of our product, which is helping people discover God’s heart for the nations, and training goers through discipleship groups

Communication Projects:

External

Branding

Website

Social media

Prayer Update and Newsletter

Donor Communications

Training Material and Curriculum

9-month group materials

10-week group materials.

Internal Communication

Weekly update email to staff

Other Responsibilities and Projects

Attend Launch Global conferences and retreats

Video production (i.e Learning Management System videos)

Support raising videos and materials

Experience

Required, a minimum of 2 years of experience working in marketing or communications; preferred, minimum of 5 years of experience

Ministry/nonprofit experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

Excellent storyteller

Displays core values of humility, eagerness, and excellence

Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize appropriately

Ability to juggle multiple tasks seamlessly

Solid judgment and decision-making skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to message effectively and write with proficiency in grammar and spelling

Interpersonal skills to handle situations with confidentiality, poise, and tact

Ability to foster team development and healthy team culture

Work well under pressure and deadlines

Willingness to pursue a healthy work-life balance

Ability to assess and implement improvements

Ability to think critically and resourcefully

Additional Job Requirements

Participation in monthly Day of Prayer and Evaluation

Ability to travel up to 20%

Understand, affirm and adhere to Launch Global’s Statement of Faith

Agree to uphold Launch Global’s vision and mission: Vision: The multiplication of healthy churches among unreached people groups

Mission: Launch Global exists to mobilize churches to develop laborers and leaders who multiply healthy churches among unreached people groups

Demonstrate all the character, Launch Global, and biblical values as stated in the Launch Global Staff Handbook

Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

Participate in a child safety training program upon hire and other similar employment-related requirements

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