Communications Manager - Lifeshape

Scope of Position:    

Develop and implement a strategic communications plan that advances the purpose and mission of the organization. Manage the major aspects of Lifeshape’s key Events.

Reports to: Director of Relationships

Job Responsibilities:

1. Create, implement, and oversee a strategic communications plan designed to increase awareness, generate engagement, and drive prayer support for Lifeshape’s work among relevant stakeholders.
2. Lead strategic storytelling development in Lifeshape’s office space as well as other branded moments across the Chick-fil-A Support Center campus. 
3. Manage all aspects of major Lifeshape events, primarily the Life Conference, from event ideation to completion. Supervise design team partners to create a strategic and effective space and presence for Lifeshape at major Chick-fil-A events.
4. Manage design projects, such as Lifeshape’s annual report, presentations, and other projects as needed, to support communications and marketing initiatives.
5. Oversee management of all Lifeshape photo and video assets, digital brand assets, and Lifeshape’s website.
6. Ensure consistency of messaging on The Compass and provide insight of strategic pages and tools designed to provide key information to participants and potential participants.
7. Manage working relationships with communication and marketing vendors including brand agencies, writers, designers, videographers, and promotional companies. 
8. Consult with the Lifeshape leadership team around strategic projects. Serve as a liaison with Chick-fil-A PR and Public Affairs teams as needed.

Requirements:

1. An evangelical believer committed to Christian service consistent with our organizational purpose and beliefs who is actively involved in a church and living out his/her faith on a daily basis.
2. Bachelor’s degree in communications or business administration and experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, or brand management.
3. Demonstrated knowledge, training and experience in effective administrative and organizational skills.
4. Strong project management skills capable of orchestrating and coordinating many tasks and functions to a successful end.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
6. Exceptional professionalism at all levels with the ability to anticipate needs and challenges and respond in a manner consistent with our organizational purpose and beliefs.
7. Effective communication skills including one-on-one conversations, small group facilitation, presentation, public speaking, and writing in a manner consistent with our organizational purpose and beliefs.
8. Ability to work independently and as a strong collaborator under time pressures without loss of poise, grace, or humor.
9. Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations, make rational decisions, and take effective action in a manner consistent with our organizational purpose and beliefs.

Classification: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt (Administrative)