Communications & Social Media Co-ordinator

STIRLING BAPTIST CHURCH
COMMUNICATIONS &
SOCIAL MEDIA
CO-ORDINATOR
VACANCY PACK
May 2023 registered charity: SC000117 company no: SC470156 bringing people into a vital relationship with Jesus

ABOUT STIRLING BAPTIST CHURCH
We are a vibrant Baptist Church in the heart of Stirling. Our church family is made up of a diverse and distinctive group of people drawn from various backgrounds.

At Stirling Baptist Church, we want to create a relaxed, friendly and informal atmosphere where people can grow in their relationship with God and be supported by living out their Christian lives.

Our vision is to be a Spirit-filled & empowered witnessing community, based on Acts 1:8. We desire to see everyone serving locally in Stirling, witnessing regionally in the areas that they live and work and engaging globally. We have a variety of programmes and ministries running throughout the week that enable us to see this vision fulfilled.

More information can be found on our website: www.stirlingbaptist.org

JOB ADVERT
Permanent – Communications & Social Media Co-ordinator
Hours - Part Time – 20 hours per week
Salary – Negotiable

Description

We are looking for a Communications & Social Media Co-ordinator to co-ordinate our communications and social media platforms using them to ‘do ministry, not just promote ministry’.

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly computer literate and able to learn new programs quickly.
• Possess excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Be able to demonstrate good design skills and creative ability
• Have strong emotional intelligence with the ability to factor the ‘people’ aspect into projects and problems.
• Be self-motivated and flexible.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
• Work well in a team ministry context.
• Have an active Christian faith and be committed to the growth of our Church family.

Closing date for Applications and CVs to be received by Friday 26th May 2023.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 29th May 2023.

Send your Application/CV and covering letter to the church office:-

Stirling Baptist Church
67 Murray Place, Stirling, FK8 1AU admin@stirlingbaptist.co.uk
Tel: 01786 450 581

JOB DESCRIPTION
Stirling Baptist Church is a growing evangelical church based right in the heart of Stirling city centre with a wide range of ministries reflecting its commitment to be a ‘‘Spirit-filled and empowered witnessing community.’’

Position – Communications & Social Media Co-ordinator
Purpose of the post
The Communications and Social Media Co-ordinator will be responsible in building and maintaining strong online communities through our various social media platforms. They will be responsible for developing and administering online content that is designed to engage users and foster relationships across digital and physical boundaries.

Accountability
The Communications & Social Media Co-ordinator will be accountable to the Support Team Manager

Communication, Publicity and Social Media o To manage and keep website up to date. o To assist Staff and SBC Members in creation of any event posters, fliers and other general marketing materials. o To assist in printing of handouts, posters etc. o Provide regular updates and maintain the various social media platforms with positive and regular engagement. o Keep abreast of the latest social media best practices and technologies. o Use social media to ‘do ministry and not just promote ministry'. o Support in production and sharing of video media content o Church service technical support for live streaming

General Office Support o To provide administrative support to Office and the Support Team Manager with any day-to-day tasks required as commensurate with the role.

Person Specification:
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
o Highly computer literate and able to learn new programs quickly. o Good design skills, creative ability o Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and influencing skills. o Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is essential. o Experience with all Microsoft Packages.
Desirable
o Experience of working in a busy office environment and multi-tasking is desirable. o Working knowledge of website content management platforms o Keen to learn new skills and upskill

Competences o Able to demonstrate strong emotional intelligence with the ability to factor the ‘people’ aspect into projects and problems. o Good communication skills to help staff members in creating content for website and publications etc. o Self-motivated and flexible. o Able to prioritise workload and manage time effectively. o Role would suit a Media student or someone with a digitial/film/marketing background o Have an active Christian faith and be committed to the growth of our Church family.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £12.00-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stirling, FK8 1AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Having an active Christian faith would be a requirement for this post. Please detail your involvement in a Church context if able.

Experience:

• social media: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Reference ID: Communications & Social Media Co-ordinator