Communications Specialist

Job Summary:

The Communication Specialist manages communication channels and provides communications support to the Fellowship.

Essential Functions:

• Support the congregation's ministry and mission by providing communications support to committees, programs, and other staff.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the UUFWS website and email marketing platform, including scheduled and on-demand maintenance.
• Maintain communication tools of organizational functioning.
• Serve as Staff Lead of the Communications Team.
• Oversee internal and external communications, including website, calendar, order of service news space, emails, and social media.
• Foster a welcoming environment by interfacing with members and volunteers in person, on the phone, or over social media and email.
• Coordinate multiple communications among volunteer led groups and teams to foster a cohesive communications strategy for the organization.
• Provide communications support to the Minister of the Fellowship and Board of Trustees.
• Active member of the staff team of the Fellowship.

Other Responsibilities:

• Communicate as primary contact for communication vendors of the church.
• Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry and UUA communication innovations and standards, to ensure UUFWS is up-to-date in communication, engagement, and volunteer support efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to communicate and collaborate professionally and effectively across various platforms with stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and editing skills.
• Understanding of best practices related to print and digital communication channels.
• Experience with WordPress, email marketing platforms, Zoom, Google Suite, and Canva. Audio and video editing experience is a plus.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn about Unitarian Universalism

Health Insurance: 50% coverage for self and dependents

Dental Insurance: 80% coverage for self and 50% dependents

Eligible for employee contributions to UUA retirement at day of employment; employer contributions at 10% of salary after one year of UU employment;

Long-Term Disability; Life Insurance

10 Days Vacation (after 90 days employment); 5 Sick Days; 12 Holidays