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Description
WorkLight (worklight.org) is a redefining of a ministry that has been positively impacting lives for over 30 years. Formerly known as Christians In Commerce, the organization has been going through significant pivot in how to reach and support Christians in the workplace including a new strategy to on-demand support/resources and new brand, WorkLight. WorkLight is looking to hire an entrepreneurial and visionary Communications Director to help lead the organization along this new path.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Director will oversee strategic and operational aspects of creative and content development around the WorkLight mission of uniting Christians to bring the Kingdom to life in the workplace.
The ideal candidate will display a strong creative and entrepreneurial spirit to grow and expand content in new and useful ways for our users. The CD will have direct oversight for the development and management of the brand, staff, suppliers, programs, execution, and supporting technology.
The CD will have a shared knowledge of the mission and values of WorkLight, working with a team of fellow directors, under the Executive Director’s leadership. As a team, they will shape and implement innovative programs reinforcing WorkLight’s unique fit in workplace ministries – grass roots, real life and practical.
CD will work with internal and external content providers to develop down-to-earth and inspiring resources. These will be designed to foster small groups of Christians supporting and encouraging one another. This director will also build relationships and partnerships with other ministries to capitalize on their strengths and insights and complement WorkLight’s.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program, content, and resource direction and development
- Workday Reflections, Podcasts, Video Resources, Monthly publication, etc.
- Brand management, core messaging management, marketing and fund raising support.
- Communication-related supplier relationships
- Development of content providers and coordination with partnership efforts
- Budget, staffing, interdepartmental coordination
- Event support
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid Christian commitment and support of the WorkLight mission
- Strong, well-formed Christian faith and a foundational knowledge of the theology of work
- Proven writing and verbal communications skills
- Bachelor degree and related work experience in business or non-profit
- Strategic thinking experience and ability to manage detailed programs
- Ability to recognize and produce power stories using a variety of media
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Entrepreneurial and creative thinking
- Knowledge of issues relating to faith and business
- Past experience with working and leading teams
- Marketing, public relations, and fundraising skills
- Knowledge of communicating to a variety of ages, backgrounds, and socio/economic needs
- Ability to quickly prioritize and expedite efficiently work demands
- Eager to serve and work collaboratively with others
How To Apply
When applying for this position, in addition to a resume and cover letter, please provide a response to the following two statements. There is a firm limit of no more than a total of two pages.
- Describe what you value most about yourself as a leader. Describe your 1 or 2 best qualities.
- What communication strategies do you feel would be important to igniting an actual movement in support of this mission vs. slow growth?
Please send cover letter, answers to these questions and resume to Luke Cahill (WorkLight Board Member) at lcahill@real-insight.us
Review of applications will begin Nov 1 and the position will remain open until filled.