Director of Communications Canyon View Vineyard Church

JOB TITLE:

Director of Communications
VERSION DATE: 10/19/25
MINISTRY/DEPARTMENT:
Communications
APPROVED

HOURS:

32-40 hours weekly

REPORTS TO:

Executive Pastor
SALARY RANGE: $23 – $25/Hr
CLASSIFICATION:
Hourly Non-Exempt

The Communications Director provides strategic leadership for all church communications, setting the vision and direction for the department. This role develops systems and strategies to clearly and creatively communicate the message of Jesus, support ministry goals, and reflect the church’s mission, values, and culture.

Key responsibilities include overseeing messaging, brand consistency, graphic design, digital and print content, social media, videography, crisis communications, and support for Sunday and seasonal services or events. The director is a gifted multitasker in fast-paced settings and collaborates closely with senior leadership and ministry teams to deliver unified communication strategies that engage the congregation and wider community.

This role supervises staff, volunteers, contractors, and vendors; manages departmental goals, growth, and budget; and brings strategic vision, creativity, project management, spiritual insight, and technical expertise to all communications efforts. The ideal candidate is experienced yet teachable, passionate about the global and local church, rooted in the Vineyard movement, and committed to using communication to make disciples and invite others into a deeper relationship with Jesus at CVVC and in Mesa County.

As staff members, we collectively act as proponents for encouraging individuals to embrace a lifestyle as cherished apprentices of Jesus. This is achieved by nurturing the five elements specified in our focus statement: engaging with Jesus, understanding the teachings of Jesus, practicing the works of Jesus, collaborating with Jesus, and extending invitations to others.

• Strategic Leadership & Oversight:
  Direct communication strategies; align messaging with church mission, vision, and department goals; develop clear plans and processes.
• Top-Level Project & Program Management:
  Collaborate with Comms Project Manager, staff, and leaders to manage timelines and deliverables.
• Content & Messaging:
  Oversee platform-wide messaging; manage content creation for web, email, print, and social; ensure clarity, consistency, and theological alignment; support ministry needs.
• Crisis Communication:
  Lead urgent/sensitive messaging; deliver timely communications with leadership; guide crisis response.
• Supervision & Management:
  Provide spiritual, managerial, and developmental support for staff and volunteers; supervise staff and contractors; lead volunteer training and culture building.
• Events & Services:
  Lead or support planning for services, holidays, campaigns, and events.
• Digital & Print Media:
  Manage social media and website; direct production of graphics, slides, signage, vinyl, emails, etc.; ensure brand and language consistency.
• Photography, Videography & Podcast:
  Coordinate or capture media for events and services; oversee podcast/video production; maintain media library.
• Financial, Administrative, Data, & Tech Support:
  Track budgets, purchases, and data; maintain organized systems; provide light IT support; coordinate with vendors and admin staff.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Senior/Executive Pastors to align communications with mission; work with ministry leaders and volunteers; develop shared language; engage community partners and media.

• Staff/Church Community Involvement:
  Participates in the life of the CVVC staff and church community as needed, including meeting and training attendance.
• Special Projects Support:
  Assists with Special Projects (holidays, outreach events, etc.) as needed.
• Other Communications Roles:
  Assist the Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, and others as situational communications project needs arise.

A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, project management, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have at least three years of experience leading communications, marketing, or project management teams and…