Director of Public Engagement & Digital Presence

Jennifer Bennett

The Director of Public Engagement & Digital Presence is responsible for the development of all marketing and communication strategies to increase public awareness of the United Church of Christ, energetically engage audience, and inspire philanthropic support -- nimbly leveraging digital strategies and platforms as appropriate. The Director of Public Engagement & Digital Presence will build and manage brand identity and all aspects of marketing to raise awareness of the organization and its ministries and engage the global community. The Director will ensure impactful positioning of the UCC’s digital presence and vibrant public engagement via digital platforms, leading the effort to curate the story that is the United Church of Christ.

The Director will collaborate with the Director of Development in developing collateral for executing the organization's strategic marketing agenda to achieve and exceed its revenue goals through the solicitation of individual, organizational, and foundational support and grants, all while building capacity to effectively further the mission of the organization.

The Director is responsible for planning, developing, and executing all marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Directs the efforts of the Communications and Digital platforms staff and coordinates at strategic and tactical levels with other departments and ministries of the denomination. Ties all activity back to organizational goals and is responsible for tracking, measuring, and reporting milestones. Key point of contact for all major internal and external relationships regarding messaging and branding. Oversees the process of content curation relative to gathering, organizing, and disseminating the story of the UCC. Chief translator, navigator, and messaging coach for the national office.

Please use the link below to view the full position description and to apply. The application close date for this position is March 31, 2021.
https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=3473904