Minister of Online Engagement, Rethink Church, UMC
Basic Purpose: We are seeking candidates with a strong spiritual perspective to oversees and provides online pastoral guidance and engagement with seekers and digitally connects members of The UMC, with the goal of ultimately bridging them with local congregations of The United Methodist Church or deeper faith engagement in the church. To provide direction of sacred content geared for 18-34 year olds often disengaged from church. Collaborates with writers, study leaders, clergy and agencies of UMC to provide connection with ministries of the church. Provides innovative and strategic use of social media to disciple new persons for Christ. Maintains and feeds Rethink Church-linked social media spaces (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube). Collaborates with other members on the Rethink Church team to build site’s social media, mobile and member strategies.
Requirements:
• This position requires a degree in theology or divinity school training as well and coursework related to communications. Ordained United Methodist clergy preferred, but not required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of Internet best practices and project management tools.
• Sexual Ethics and Safe Sanctuaries training required.
• Knowledge of HTML, CMS.
• At least one-year experience with web writing, project management/collaboration.
• Experience with image editing programs (ie: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design) and text editing.
• Blog experience is a plus.
• Minimum two years of experience with congregational leadership, connecting people with ministry, reaching seekers.
• Must demonstrate the ability understand and relate to diverse audiences in digital/social spaces, who has a solid understanding of United Methodist polity/congregations.
• Must have demonstrated competence in managing content of the web and maintaining a social channel for an organization.
• Knowledge of the structure and polity of The United Methodist Church is essential.
Benefits:
• Base salary (Call HR to inquire.)
• Regular Full-time Position (L13)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement/Pension Plan /Personal Investment Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Paid Holidays (eleven annually)
• Paid Vacation / Paid Sick Leave and Personal Leave
• Continuing Education
• Free Parking
To apply or for more information contact: UMCom/Human Resources
P. O. Box 320 (810-12th Ave. S., Nash. 37203), Nashville, TN 37202-0320
Phone: 615-742-5137 Fax: 615-742-5428, Email: hr@umcom.org
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