Communications Coordinator

Lake Shore Church is an intergenerational church that is passionate about raising the next generation in faith and serving our city in love. Through children’s and youth ministries, and community outreach, including our food pantry and clothes closet, we put that calling into practice. Our Reach One emphasis encourages each person to help someone discover faith and Christian community.

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to oversee our official communication channels and create clear and compelling written and digital content. This position will help grow the church by sharing our story, helping members invite others, and encouraging new people to connect with our worship, student ministries, and community outreach.

This is a half-time, 20-hour per week position, paying $22-$25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include employer-paid pension and income protection coverage.

Reports to: Pastor/Head of Staff
Employment Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Compensation and Hours: Hourly, Approximately 20 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the church’s digital presence, including the website, social media, podcast, email, and texts,
  ensuring they are effective tools for engagement and information.
• Plan and execute Social Media campaigns by telling the Lake Shore Church story in compelling and inviting ways.
• Produce to completion all church-wide communications including weekly eblast, monthly Soundings,
  and seasonal communications.
• Develop promotional materials, brochures and pamphlets that effectively
  communicate the church’s mission and culture.
• Create and maintain the weekly worship presentation in ProPresenter including announcements, videos, and slides.
• Work with pastor, staff, and group leaders to provide timely communication to program participants.
• Manage communication audiences, schedules, and effectiveness, including email-list segmentation and a communications calendar, regularly reviewing data to strengthen future communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or proven work experience
• Demonstrated Faith commitment in Jesus
• Personal alignment with Lake Shore Church’s mission and vision.

Core Competencies:

• Creativity: demonstrates strong creative instincts in writing, design and storytelling and able to maintain a consistent voice aligned with the church’s vision and culture.
• Project Management: organizes multiple recurring and time-sensitive projects by establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and paying attention to details.
• Technological proficiency: ability to adeptly navigate and utilize a range of software and online tools.
• Collaboration: Works effectively and communicates well with the pastor, leaders, and members, translating ministry needs into effective communications.
• Initiative and Commitment to Outcomes: Proactively takes ownership of responsibilities, anticipating needs and adjusting workload within the capacity of a part-time role.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Pastor Adam at pastoradam@lakeshorechurch.com and Nicole Thompson at thomps74@hotmail.com

Office and Operations Manager

Lake Shore Church is seeking an Office and Operations Manager. The position will provide administrative and operational leadership for the ministry of Lake Shore Church. This role serves as a welcoming “front door” presence, while also directing day-to-day office and building operations. The position is expected to make routine office and administrative decisions in alignment with church policies and the direction of Head of Staff. This is a three-quarter time position, generally 28-32 hours per week, depending on final schedule and the set weekly hours the office is open. Competitive pay offered between $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience and final schedule.

Accountability: The Pastor/Head of Staff

Essential Functions:

Office Administration and Communication

• Provide gracious hospitality and communication with members, visitors, vendors, teams, renters, and community partners.
• Maintain the master church calendar, schedule events and building use, and manage office systems, records, membership, supplies, mail, machines, check requests, and administrative processes.
• Keep church records up to date, including membership, directory, and session minutes.

Building Use, Rentals, and Operations

• Manage day-to-day building-use and rental processes in conjunction with the Trustees and church policies.
• Coordinate building-use and renter communication including agreements, scheduling, fees, access, and follow up.
• Track facility-use concerns, payments, and opportunities keeping the Trustees and Head of Staff informed.

Worship and Ministry Support

• Maintain and share worship-related information, including attendance, bulletin, Planning Center, and other weekly worship needs.
• Prepare and facilitate reports for Session and other teams.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the pastor and ministry programs including weddings, funerals, mailings, printed materials, special projects, and other related communication.

Staff Supervision and Collaboration

• Supervise assigned part-time staff, including custodial and nursery workers, in coordination with the Head of Staff.
• Coordinate with staff to share needed information and help cultivate a positive, collaborative, and joy-filled work environment.

Other Duties:

• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Staff

Evaluations:

• Performance review will be conducted annually per the guidelines in the Personnel Manual.

Core Competencies:

• Hospitality and Professionalism
• Organization, multitasking, and prioritization
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Clear Communication and confidentiality
• Operational judgment and independent decision-making
• Fiscal and building stewardship
• Technological competence
• Systems management and process improvement
• Collaborative, mission-minded leadership.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Pastor Adam at pastoradam@lakeshorechurch.com and Nicole Thompson at thomps74@hotmail.com