Church Social Media & Communications Coordinator First Congregational Church Darien Darien, CT Job Details Part-time Up to $30 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Google Workspace Basic graphic design principles Google Sheets Google Docs Google Drive Community management Content editing Content writing Promotional email design Visual communication design Print publication design projects Instagram Layout design Full Job Description About Our Church First Congregational Church of Darien is a member congregation of the United Church of Christ. Our practice of faith is open and non-dogmatic; inclusivity, community, freethinking, volunteerism, and service are guiding values. We take faith, community, and service seriously - but not ourselves too seriously. Position Purpose The Social Media & Communications Coordinator advances our church's mission by building a vibrant, welcoming online community and ensuring clear, beautiful communications across our print and digital platforms. In this role, you will be the primary voice and visual designer behind our digital footprint, print layouts, and email communications. You design and create engaging online content, craft our weekly print bulletins, edit our weekly digital newsletter, and ensure anyone looking for a church home can easily connect with us. Key Responsibilities

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Weekly Worship Bulletins:

Design, layout, and edit the weekly worship service bulletin using Canva , ensuring all sermon details, liturgy, scripture passages, and community announcements are accurate, visually engaging, and ready for print or digital distribution by Thursday afternoon.

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Weekly Digital Newsletters:

Write, edit, and design our weekly email newsletters via Mailchimp , keeping the congregation updated on events, service opportunities, and announcements while managing audience tags and subscriber lists.

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Instagram & Social Media Management:

Plan, film, and edit engaging short-form video content ( Instagram Reels, Stories, and posts ) that capture weekend services and daily ministry life.

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Community Engagement:

Actively monitor Instagram DMs and comments, providing timely responses, prayer links, and a hospitable digital environment.

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Graphic Design & Branding:

Design and organize high-quality visual assets using Canva , maintaining consistent brand guidelines across all ministries (Youth, Adults, and Groups).

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Asset Organization & Workflow:

Utilize Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Calendar) to maintain a shared media library, coordinate the master content calendar, and track monthly engagement metrics.

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Website Updates:

Perform basic maintenance on the church website to ensure service times, event details, and digital forms are accurate and easy to use. Qualifications & Skills

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Technical Excellence:

Advanced proficiency in Canva (brand kits, video layouts, print design, and templates), hands-on experience building email campaigns in Mailchimp , and deep familiarity with Google Workspace .

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Platform & Print Expertise:

Proven experience running an organizational Instagram account (including Reels and algorithm best practices) alongside experience managing text-heavy layouts like bulletins and email newsletters under tight weekly deadlines.

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Communication & Writing:

Strong copywriting and editing skills with a sharp eye for detail, grammar, and tone.

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Ministry:

A deep understanding of church culture, pastoral sensitivity, and a passion for using media to build faith communities.

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Project Management:

Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple creative deadlines concurrently. To Apply Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter explaining why you are passionate about church media, and a portfolio or links to social media content, email newsletters, or designs you have created (including any print or layout samples) to

Pay:

Up to $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you located within 15 miles of Darien CT? Are you able to provide 2 or 3 samples of recent communications, marketing, writing, social media, or design work Please describe in a cover letter your motivation for applying for this role Please describe any previous work experience with either non profit or religious organisations

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Darien, CT 06820