Communications Coordinator (Part-Time)

Communications Coordinator (Part-Time, 10-12 hours/week, may grow into additional hours)

About Colesville Presbyterian Church

Colesville Presbyterian Church (CPC) strives to be a beacon of light, love, faith, hope, joy, and service in the greater Colesville/Silver Spring community. Located on New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, CPC welcomes everyone as God’s children, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or marital status. We fully embrace the participation of LGBTQIA+ people in every aspect of our congregation’s life.

Communication is foundational to CPC’s vitality and growth. We seek an experienced communications professional who can create clear, consistent, and mission-driven communication that fosters connection, shares the Gospel, and invites both members and newcomers into deeper engagement with our community and ministries.

Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Manage and harmonize content across the church’s communications vehicles
• Update and create content for the various ministries of the church
• Create clips from the worship service each week for use on social media, website, etc.
• Produce special event or website videos, reels/shorts, etc.
• Create and produce other online graphics, brochures, and flyers about church programs, and other media as requested

Graphic Design

• Envision and create graphic designs for internal (to the church) and external (to the community) communications

Banners

• Design, purchase, install, and plan schedule for banners and flags in front of church

Calendar

• Work collaboratively with staff and Session to keep all church calendars up to date
• Oversee church Zoom account and platform, create Zoom meeting links as requested and oversee Zoom calendar and schedule
• Oversee Realm church calendar and events and Realm’s interface with Zoom, church Google calendar, website, and social media

Social Media

• Advertise and amplify church events and messages on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Blue Sky, TikTok, etc. staying within the church budget for ads
• Manage the church’s YouTube channel, including simple video editing on occasion

Website and Marketing/Branding

• Update the church website weekly (at a minimum) including information previewing the worship service and video of the worship service, writing and soliciting website content
• Lead, in coordination with a branding consultant, the church’s efforts to develop a new visual identity, to include a logo

Knowledge Required

• Ability/experience in managing communication networks for small organizations. Church experience is helpful but not required.
• High level of skill, knowledge and ability using various kinds of communications and organizational software, including Canva, Publisher, and Realm
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software
• Experience working with an email list manager such as Constant Contact
• Experience working with the website Content Management System, Wix
• Demonstrated experience in video production and social media management, including creating compelling multimedia content, editing for diverse platforms, and leveraging analytics to drive engagement and expand audience reach
• Experience working with individuals/groups with diverse tech skill levels and needs

The successful candidate will:

• Be flexible, open-minded, and able to adapt to change
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Have excellent writing and analytical skills
• Display an aptitude for digital platforms and media
• Have the ability to work both in a team situation or autonomously

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate $25-35/hr commensurate with experience
• A cost-of-living increase may be available after four months of service.

Application Process

To apply, please send the following to Office@ColesvillePresbyterian.Church with the subject line “Communications Coordinator Search”, or mail to:

Colesville Presbyterian Church
Attn: Communications Committee
12800 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Please include:

1. A cover letter describing your interest in the position and what draws you to Colesville Presbyterian Church.
2. A resume or CV, including two recent references who can speak to your communications skills and any church-related experience.

Applicants must pass a criminal background check prior to hiring.

Colesville Presbyterian Church does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Application Deadline: January 24, 2026, or until the position is filled.