Social Media Coordinator 2026

Christ Church of Oak Brook•Oak Brook, IL

2d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Media Coordinator will help develop and implement the social strategy for Christ Church, Christ Church Butterfield, and Christ Church Kids. Their skills, experience and knowledge will be critical to grow our reach and engagement within our digital communities. The Social Media Coordinator will collaborate with the communication and ministry teams to foster places of conversation with those who have yet to know, love and follow Jesus, as well as inspire, equip and empower those who call Christ Church their home.

Requirements

Agile learner
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Honest and trustworthy
Integrity for work habits and results
Ability to discern needs and respond appropriately, sensitively, and proactively
Appreciation for own and other’s giftedness
Ongoing desire and effort to grow more Christ-like in character
Ability to keep high degree of confidentiality
High degree of patience and professionalism
Approachable and accessible
A team player who works well with others
Demonstrates empathy, advocacy, diplomacy, and strong conflict resolution skills
Ability to take direction from the Executive Director of Worship Arts and Communication, the Managing Director of Communications, and Art Director
Work well within a team
Appreciation for own and other’s giftedness
Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of work quality and attention to detail
Ability to meet project deadlines, and maintain composure under pressure
Begin and end projects within a reasonable time frame
Creative and innovative
Demonstrate a solid understanding of effective best practices in social media strategy
Possess strong photography skills, as well as writing and editing skills
Exhibit strong oral communications and listening skills, with high professionalism
Ability to toggle between the creative side of communication and the analytical side, while being able to clearly communicate ideas in both areas
Ability to work independently and be proactive in searching for solutions
Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, proficient in InDesign, as well as Microsoft Office
An ability to distinguish good design
Excellent customer service and follow through
Understanding and appreciation for nonprofit environment
2–5 years of social media management experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field
Skilled in photography, video editing software, Google Analytics, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large church or nonprofit organization a plus

Responsibilities

Grow awareness, reputation, and online visual identity for Christ Churchand Christ Church Kids
Manage audience engagement and perceptions; and identify threats
Create actionable social media campaign plans, including digital ads, stories across all platforms [ i.e. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn]
Collaborate with Executive Director of Worship Arts & Communications and Digital Coordinator to set goals and determine objectives to fulfill campaign goals and overall social strategy
Work closely with Art Director to uphold brand identity and standards
Create a regular publishing schedule to manage content across all platforms
Oversee the day-to-day management of campaigns across all platforms
Attend worship services, gatherings, groups and events to capture pictures and details about the experiences to share on social media and website
Create and curate engaging content to gain new followers and engage existing followers
Create and identify relevant, high-quality media for posting, copywrite and design posts for social media platforms
Track and analyze social media data to measure campaigns, posts, content trends, effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
Collaborate with Communications teammates to ensure continuity of Christ Church’s visual and written identity
Monitor and respond to comments, and engage followers in conversation
Support and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, Scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.)