As a Communications Strategist at Fishhook, you're a strategic, positive, big-picture thinker eager to help our clients (who are churches/ministries) gain momentum through clear, creative and compelling communications strategies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact between Fishhook and the client, while working to humbly encourage, support and be in relationship with them.
- Help clients think bigger, see the big picture, set measurable goals/objectives and/or consider a more thorough process for communications /marketing.
- Train, inspire and empower leaders to communicate more effectively.
- Support clients with tactical application, such as conducting focus groups, writing/editing, overseeing project components such as design, website development, social media campaigns, etc.
- Coordinate with other Fishhook team members, vendors and project partners, to meet deadlines, closely following budgets and evaluating impact.
- Be a leader, engaging in the growing environment at Fishhook.
Skills
- 7-10 years (or more) of experience serving in one or more of the following roles:
- account/project management at a communications / marketing agency
- communications/marketing director for a not-for-profit
- communications director at a faith-based organization or church
- Strong organization and project-management skills; attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects and clients
- Ability to work independently
- Proven experience and ability to coach senior leaders; able to probe/get to the heart of an issue
- Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with clients and vendors to resolve problems/service requests quickly
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance the strategic vision with tactical needs of the client
- Experience with professional writing and editing
- Experience working with a marketing team of graphic designers and web developers
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills required
- Comfortable with public speaking and able to lead large group meetings
- Clear sense of integrity, work ethic and a sincere interest in building strong relationships based upon competency and trust
- Experience in a church setting - either serving on staff or attending/serving - with an understanding of culture, leadership structures, congregations, as well as comfort and interest in attending a wide variety of worship services
This opportunity is for a full-time position (30 - 40 hrs/wk) and is located in Indianapolis, Ind., with some travel that is occasionally overnight.
What you can expect from us
- Opportunity to use your talents for a mission-driven company and work that has great purpose.
- A flexible work environment that promotes creativity and openness.
- Collaboration with a communications team that is driven yet highly relational and energetic.
- An environment, with respect for you as a person first, employee second. You’ll be expected to work hard, but encouraged to value your time with family and others.
- Good pay and good time off.
Apply below!
