Communications Manager

International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization whose mission is to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international college students. The Communications Manager guides the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate IFI's mission.

Responsibilities

Guides the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate IFI's mission; Research, develop, implement, and evaluate a Columbus communications plan across IFI's discrete audiences; Create monthly email newsletters to local Columbus volunteers, prayers, donors, and students; Develop social media strategies and post content for Columbus ministry accounts; Manage online content on websites and social media to engage audience segments and lead to measurable action; Improve Columbus websites performance to increase visitor engagement online; Create print/online graphics such as mass mailings, newsletters, brochures, videos, and websites; Produce videos to express IFI's ministry to international students, local volunteers, and donors; Ensure media needs for local events such as event signups, video/audio, photography, and mailed/online promotions; Hire media production teams for large live events including an annual banquet and large student events; Manage staff and interns by providing coaching, oversight, performance assessments, and funding expectations; Submit and manage the annual Columbus Communications budget; Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies; Faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus; Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently; Self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player; Ability to work under stress and be flexible and hold others accountable; Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications; Exhibits a positive, professional manner and ability to work under stress and be flexible; Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills; Strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently; Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives; Bachelor's degree in related field or demonstrable experience; Experience supervising others and managing projects; Training, experience, or certification in online media creation, social media, or online marketing; Familiarity with concepts of design exemplified by a portfolio of work; Willingness to use/learn Trello, Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and Audition

Nice to have

Experience/familiarity with global social media platforms and social media advertising; experience with cross-cultural ministry; Engagement as a volunteer in direct ministry to international students

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible); Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision); 403(b) retirement savings plan; Flexible hours and work-from-home availability; Work for a growing Christian organization; Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff