Communications Administrator

Communications Administrator

First Wesleyan Church – Bartlesville, Oklahoma

First Wesleyan Church is a growing church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, located down the street from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. We are a multi-generational congregation committed to helping people know and love God through worship, discipleship, children and student ministries, Christian education, and partnership with OKWU to reach our world with the hope of Jesus.

Qualifications

· A growing relationship with Jesus Christ

· Strong written and visual communication skills

· Strong graphic design skills

· Familiarity with Adobe products

· Basic knowledge of website management

· Strong attention to detail

· Ability to proofread carefully and communicate clearly

· Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects at the same time

· Ability to work collaboratively with staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers

· Friendly, flexible, and faithful

Position Summary

· The Communications Administrator helps First Wesleyan Church communicate clearly, creatively, and consistently with the congregation and community.

· The primary focus of this position is graphic design and church communication. This includes creating digital, print, and visual resources for worship services, social media, the church website, weekly emails, bulletins, and other church-wide communication needs.

· This position will also provide some office administrative support in coordination with the Office Administrator, especially in areas related to communication, printed materials, and general office projects.

Key Responsibilities

Communication and Design

· Create graphics for sermon series, events, ministries, announcements, social media, service slides, and other church communication needs

· Design and produce weekly worship bulletins

· Create and schedule the weekly all-church email

· Create content for and manage the church’s social media platforms

· Maintain and update the church website

· Create service media, including announcement slides, sermon graphics, and pre/post-service slides

· Help maintain a consistent visual identity and communication style across church platforms

Office and Ministry Support

· Work with pastors, ministry leaders, and administrative staff to gather communication needs and deadlines

· Provide limited administrative support in coordination with the Office Administrator

· Assist with connection card follow-up, data entry, printed materials, and other office projects as assigned

· Work with front desk volunteers by welcoming them, helping them know what is needed, and communicating relevant information

· Help ensure guests, volunteers, and ministry leaders experience a warm, helpful, and organized office environment

Time Expectations

This is a part-time hourly position of approximately 25 hours per week. Some work may be completed remotely, but most hours will need to be completed in person in order to collaborate with staff, coordinate weekly communication needs, work with front desk volunteers, and prepare materials for Sunday services.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Office Administrator.

Arrangement

· Approximately 25 hours per week

· Employment policies and expectations are governed by the First Wesleyan Church Employee Handbook.

Application

To apply for this position, please send an email to Kent White (kwhite@fwcbartlesville.org) expressing your interest. Include in this email a sample of things you have designed.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person