I.              SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: 

The Social Media Coordinator's purpose is to help Hope City improve the organization's communication efforts internally and externally. He or she will be responsible for initiating social media strategies and timelines for services, departments, special events, and conferences. He or she will also be responsible for finding and moderating stories of life change to share on video and social media. 

II.            EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED:

·     Experience promoting a brand or organization with social media (including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) 

·     Writing and editing experience

·    Graphic design and basic video editing experience

·     Experience managing volunteers 

·     General knowledge of design concepts with a pulse for current trends and techniques

·     Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

·     Ability to work as a team player and discuss needs, challenges and ideas

·     Ability to think ahead, anticipate needs and offer creative solutions

·     Excellent written and verbal communication skills

III.           ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Communicating with Creative Dept about marketing strategies

·     Create and gather social media designs and videos

·     Understand the Hope City brand and support it and improve it through all social media

·     Managing a Dream Team of volunteers to assist in photography for social media and acquiring stories. 

·     Connect with departments about potential stories of life change 

·     Stay current on social media trends

·     Create timelines for social media messaging

IV.          OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Manage projects, organize tasks, and prioritize workload

·     Communicate project progress with ministry departments

·     During non-business hours he or she should be available for rare emergency work

·     Other duties as assigned

V.       EMPLOYEE ATTRIBUTES:

·     Life-giving spirit and attitude

·     Driven to pursue excellence

·     Creative mindset

·     Out-of-the-box thinker

·     Task-oriented

·     Demonstrate loyalty to the vision of the team and church

·     Must embrace the vision of Hope City to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion

·     Heart of a servant

·     High-capacity, multi-tasking individual who is comfortable working independently without constant supervision while also being able to work as a team player

·     Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills

VI.          EXTENT OF PERSONAL CONTACT:

·     Routine contact with staff and volunteers

·     Routine contact with technologies department 

·     Routine contact with church members and guests 

VII.        PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·     Sitting for long periods of time

·     Must be able to drive own vehicle