Part-Time Communications Coordinator

We're looking for a Communications Coordinator to execute and coordinate the Mainline Stream's communications infrastructure — newsletter production, list management, story curation, and archive maintenance. You'll be the person who turns what's happening across our network — the sermons, the actions, the quiet acts of courage — into a steady drumbeat of newsletters, curated stories, and coordinated outreach that keeps our community informed, connected, and inspired. A background in faith-rooted organizing, nonprofit communications, advocacy, or movement communications is a strong plus.

This role is a strong fit for a writer and systems-builder who loves both the craft of a good sentence and the discipline of a well-run content calendar — someone who can sit with a story from the field and know exactly where it belongs next.

What You'll Do

Newsletter Writing & Internal Communications

• Write and produce a monthly newsletter for the Mainline Stream team and key stakeholders.
• Gather updates, resources, announcements, stories, and opportunities from across the stream
• Keep newsletters timely, well-organized, visually accessible, and true to the tone and mission of Mainline Protestant Stream.
• Build and maintain a consistent editorial rhythm and content calendar.
• Support with social media

Email Platform & Mailing List Management

• Manage the Mainline Protestant Stream's existing email platform, keeping it running smoothly and configured to the team's needs.
• Maintain and organize the mailing list — contact updates, segmentation, basic data hygiene.
• Upload, format, schedule, and distribute email communications.
• Track core performance metrics: open rates, click-through rates, engagement trends.
• Content website updates

Storytelling & Content Curation

• Curate stories, reflections, resources, and field examples that reflect the Mainline Protestant Stream's work and impact.
• Collect leads, photos, quotes, and updates from members, clergy, organizers, and partners.
• Spot strong story opportunities for newsletters, public communications, reports, social media, or media outreach.
• Ensure stories are gathered with appropriate permissions and sensitivity to context.

Liaison with Membership & PR Firm

• Serve as the communications link between Mainline Protestant Stream members and our public relations firm.
• Share story leads, updates, and field intelligence with the PR firm as needed.
• Coordinate requests for quotes, interviews, photos, event details, and other assets.
• Keep communication flowing clearly between organizers, members, leadership, and outside partners.

Research & Story Archive Management

• Research and maintain a story archive or database for the Mainline Protestant Stream.
• Organize stories, media leads, member highlights, photos, and resources in a searchable system.
• Track story status, source contacts, permissions, and publication history.
• Build basic systems for preserving institutional knowledge over time.

What You'll Bring

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience producing newsletters, email campaigns, or organizational communications.
• Experience managing an email platform such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Action Network, EveryAction, Substack, or similar.
• Sharp organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple content streams, deadlines, and relationships at once.
• Experience collecting stories, conducting interviews, or curating content from community members or field partners.
• Comfort working with faith communities, clergy, organizers, and justice-oriented coalitions.
• Ability to communicate with care, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.
• Background in faith-rooted organizing, nonprofit communications, advocacy, or movement communications.

Nice to Have

• Ability to translate complex justice issues into clear, accessible language.
• Experience working across diverse denominational, ecumenical, or interfaith networks.
• Strong editorial judgment and an eye for a compelling story.
• Familiarity with photo management, content permissions, and storytelling ethics.
• Comfort working independently while staying responsive to a collaborative team.
• Basic understanding of public relations, media relations, or narrative strategy.
• Experience with databases, spreadsheets, Google Drive, Airtable, or similar systems.

Core Deliverables

• Monthly Mainline Protestant Stream newsletter.
• A maintained and segmented email list.
• A well-managed, up-to-date email platform.
• A content calendar for newsletter and field storytelling.
• A story lead tracker and archive/database.
• A curated collection of field stories, photos, quotes, and resources.
• Regular communication with the PR firm and Mainline Protestant Stream leadership.