Hours: 30-35 hours a week

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

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Overview

Accountable for church Technology, Website, and Digital Media. Manage technology support for church website and operations. Collaborate with Director of Communications to keep congregation and staff informed of ministries' activities and events, linking to church's mission reaching the world for Jesus Christ. Reports to Executive Pastor. Majority of work in-person/onsite. Some remote/hybrid work possible after training. Based on candidate pool, consideration may be given to separating IT and Communications responsibilities into two part-time positions.

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Technology / Website

• Maintain Church Website. Accountable for keeping content updated regularly, including working with staff and volunteers to ensure events, sermons are uploaded, photos, and content is the most up-to-date information. Ensure website is useable for current members and welcoming guests. Create new pages, manage store and blog posts as needed. Maintain visual aesthetic and fix bugs as they arise. Manage SEO and maintain domain, SSL and Wix subscription.

• Maintain Church Database System. Train and assist staff, volunteers, and congregants with Church Community Builder (CCB) database system. Manage system privileges, as well as run reports, file support claims and maintain the overall structure of the system.

• Maintain Church App. Upload weekly announcement videos, sermon notes, reading plans, sign-ups, calendars, and create cards as needed. Manage Google Play and Apple App Store accounts.

• Troubleshoot and assist as needed with all technology operated by Huron River Methodist Church. This includes managing network, wireless access points, mapping hard drive system, maintaining computers and hardware, software licensing, and GoDaddy email subscriptions. Work with staff, volunteers and vendors as needed.

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Digital Media and Communications

• Manage Social Media Accounts. Work with Communications team to create and schedule content and campaigns, keeping up to date with trends and what works for our audience. 

• Video Production. Work with Communications, pastoral staff and volunteers to create and produce video content, including set up, filming, editing, and equipment maintenance. 

• Photography. Work with Communications to take photos at events and/or schedule volunteer photographers to be present.

• Assist Communications with maintaining church branding across print and digital media. Create branding kit and templates within Canva to help maintain brand and style guidance across ministries.

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Desired Attributes: 

• 3-5 years related technical experience, including web design, social media, digital and print content

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts to users

• Problem-solving/Critical-thinking skills

• Team Player/Ability to work with and motivate volunteers

• Vibrant Faith Walk

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required if comparable experience