Director of Communications

St. Stephen’s Church is a dynamic, innovative, and diverse parish, one of the largest in the Episcopal Church with six Sunday services and an average weekly in-person worship attendance of 780, with 350 more joining online. But our life and ministry extend far beyond our sanctuary. Our mission is to be a community of hospitality, healing, and hope, sharing the love of Christ. We embody this mission through formation and outreach programs for all ages, twice-weekly parish suppers, health and wellness classes, contemplative ministries, community events, and more. On our campus, we house a café, an award-winning Saturday morning farmers market, an independent preschool, a retail gift shop, and a food pantry.

We are seeking a Director of Communications to help weave together the narrative of our shared life and ministry, and to tell the story of what God is doing in this place. The director will work as part of a senior leadership team, reporting to the rector, and will also work closely with the vicar (senior associate/chief of staff), the communications associate/videographer, and other staff members.

This position is full-time. The salary range is $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience. An excellent benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, 403b, and paid time off. Further details are in the full description at ststephensRVA.org/employment.

Competitive candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or media studies, or a related field, with at least five years of relevant experience. They should demonstrate skill in writing and editing, digital media production, and project and content management. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, PhotoShop, Acrobat, Illustrator), WordPress, and Constant Contact is desirable, as well as familiarity with AP Style. Candidates should be able to work creatively and independently, while also collaborating with a team to share in meaningful work in a complex and dynamic organization.

Duties fall in four main areas listed below. Please consult the full job description on our website for details and expectations.

1. Lead communications planning and strategy
2. Manage the electronic media of St. Stephen’s (website, social media, video/streaming)
3. Oversee print publications and signage
4. Share in staff teamwork, planning and development

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references by June 24, 2026 to Mary Feldman, Executive Assistant, at mfeldman@ststephensrva.org. Additional materials such as writing samples, print publications, or digital media examples, are welcomed.

Health insurance: employee contribution of 10 percent of the annual premium for individual coverage, 20 percent of the premium for spousal (or plus one) coverage, and 30 percent of the premium for family coverage. The employee is responsible for 100 percent of the premium for dental coverage. These rates are calculated using the PPO 80 plan as a “base plan” for medical insurance. For more premium plans, employees incur additional costs each month, and for high-deductible plans, employees receive money from the church toward their health savings accounts.

The church participates in the lay employee retirement program offered by the Church Pension Group. St. Stephen’s will automatically contribute five percent toward the retirement savings program and will match up to an additional four percent, for a total potential contribution of nine percent. Other benefits include annual paid leave and a continuing education allowance.

Should be highly proficient in written and spoken English.