Communications Director

Vanderbloemen•West Seneca, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Life Church Buffalo, we believe every message we share—through word, image, and experience—is an act of helping people know and follow Jesus, step-by-step. The Communications Director shapes and executes the church’s overall communication strategy, ensuring our message is clear, mission-aligned, and compelling for both our congregation and the surrounding community. As a creative/strategic leader, the Communications Director guides a talented team committed to reflecting the heart and vision of our church through powerful storytelling, design excellence, and digital engagement across multiple platforms and expressions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, creative direction, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading staff or volunteer teams.
Experience managing digital platforms, including social media, email marketing, and websites/CMS.
Working knowledge of design and/or video production tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Familiarity with church or faith-based working culture and weekly rhythms.
Excellent writing, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven ability to lead projects and manage multiple priorities.
Strategic thinker who translates vision and ministry needs into actionable plans.
Strong leader who develops and empowers a growing creative team.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
Collaborative and relational, able to work across multiple ministries.
Strong alignment with the church’s mission, values, and theological beliefs.
Demonstrates a growing and active relationship with Jesus Christ.
Fully engaged in the life and community of the church.
Models humility, integrity, and Christ-like character.
Supports and advances the mission and leadership of the church.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a unified communications strategy supporting church-wide vision and ministry initiatives.
Partner with the Worship & Creative Arts Pastor to align outward-facing messaging with teaching series, worship environments, and creative direction.
Serve as the primary steward of the church’s voice, tone, and brand consistency across all platforms.
Align and strengthen communication pipelines between ministries, empowering leaders to connect with their audiences clearly and with a unified voice.
Lead and develop the creative communications team through clear direction, feedback, and project prioritization.
Foster a healthy, creative, and collaborative team culture.
Manage external vendors, including graphic design, video, and printing, as needed.
Oversee and mentor an effective volunteer team, including photography, online hosts, and social media content creators.
Oversee planning and execution of church-wide communication campaigns, including sermon series, seasonal events, and ministry initiatives.
Manage and maintain a centralized communications calendar.
Write, edit, and approve key promotional messaging for clarity and effectiveness.
Oversee and strategically improve the church website and app, including structure, content, and user experience.
Direct social media strategy and execution in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator and/or volunteers.
Manage email communications and audience databases.