Communications Specialist

Join our Marketing Team and support Praying Pelican Missions (PPM) as we build up, encourage, and assist the local Church in serving and reaching their communities for Christ.

This position will play a vital role in sharing PPM's vision to see a united global Church reaching its fullest potential for the glory of God.

Opportunities for travel to the mission field. Visit our website at ppm.org to view the many locations where we serve!

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that effectively tells the story of our organization, champions its mission, and engages stakeholders across multiple platforms. This role requires a collaborative, culturally aware, and growth-minded individual who is a self-starter.

The Communications Specialist will utilize storytelling, content creation, and digital media to highlight Praying Pelican Missions' work and impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Storytelling & Content Creation 

Develop and write compelling stories that champion PPM’s mission and values for a variety of audiences and platforms.

Web Content 

Create, update, and manage content for the Praying Pelican Missions website, ensuring it is current, engaging, and aligned with communication goals.

Social Media

Develop, schedule, and publish content across all social media channels, fostering community engagement and expanding PPM’s digital footprint.

Content Strategy 

Collaborate with the marketing department to plan and execute a content calendar that supports organizational initiatives and priorities.

Strategic Collaboration

Work closely with the marketing department to identify communication needs and opportunities, ensuring a consistent and unified message.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field; or four to six years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written materials and digital content.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and compelling copy for various platforms.
• Ability to effectively present information to diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with an ability to articulate ideas clearly to an American audience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to analyze communication metrics and campaign performance.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization may be limited.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or visual form.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being a proactive self-starter.
• Strong cultural awareness and respect for diverse perspectives.
• A growth-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Proficiency with content management systems and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, film, and edit video content for promotional, educational, and storytelling purposes preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects; and to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The position is self-paced and requires the ability to work quickly and efficiently in an often fast-paced, dynamic work environment.