Job Title: Communications Director
Location: Fairfax, VA (onsite)

Direct Supervisor: Executive Pastor of Organizational Development

Status: Full-Time

Overview:

Expectation Church is seeking a Communications Director to oversee all communications, design elements, social media, and website management. This individual will create and execute a focused communications and marketing strategy that aligns with the mission and vision of Expectation Church.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy under the direction of the Executive Pastor.
• Lead, develop, and grow the Creative Team while effectively delegating and recruiting team members.
• Maintain and strengthen Expectation Church’s brand identity across all platforms, ensuring consistency in messaging and visuals.
• Design and execute strategies to attract, engage, and retain new attendees through various marketing initiatives.
• Oversee content creation, SEO, email marketing, and digital advertising efforts to engage target audiences.
• Manage and grow the church’s social media presence across multiple platforms to drive engagement and community.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns to promote church events, initiatives, and ministries.
• Ensure the church’s website is up-to-date, user-friendly, and effectively communicates key messages.
• Track performance metrics, analyze data, and optimize strategies to improve marketing effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends, audience behaviors, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Create promotional material, social media assets, and signage to support various ministries.

Minimum Qualifications & Expectations:

• Committed Christ-follower with strong character and alignment with Expectation Church’s mission and vision.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to recruit, train, and empower teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing ministry strategies that align with the vision of the church.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in social media management across various platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Creativity and strategic thinking with a results-driven mindset.
• Highly adaptable with a collaborative approach to work and creation.
• Strong discipline in design principles (layout, typography, color theory) with an understanding of brand cohesion and execution.
• Ongoing knowledge of trends and ideas that influence and shape design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, design, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a communications role, with at least one year in a leadership role preferred.
• Experience working in a large church or non-profit organization.

Working Hours & Conditions:

• Full-time, primarily Sunday – Thursday with flexibility for events and special programs.
• Occasional extra hours required for church-wide “all hands” events such as Christmas and Easter.
• Work is primarily on-site, though some remote work may be possible.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health Benefits: Medical (for individual and family), dental, and employer FSA contribution.
• Retirement Options: Based on potential employee contributions.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Included in benefits package.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and leadership growth opportunities.