Communications Director

Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

The Director of Communications is responsible for the development and execution of the communications strategy of the church as well as overseeing key communications disciplines including: Copywriting, Email, Digital, Testimonial Stories, Social Media, Printing, and Comm Project Management, reporting to the Communications Pastor. A full time position, the schedule is generally Monday-Friday for a total of 40] hours.  Although the position is regularly Monday-Friday, ministry happens in the evenings and during the weekends. All Mariners staff are expected to work during Christmas Eve and Easter services, as well as participate in Rooted once/year. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Key Responsibilities

• Communications planning to drive church engagement with key ministries and church initiatives to help move a growing number of people through our discipleship process while aligning with the annual roadmap calendar for the church.
• Manage the church functions of social media, copywriting, email, and project management.
• Develop a relationship with key leaders and act as an advocate for creative and clear communications. 
• Connect with ministries on a personal face-to-face and regular basis to understand their ministries’ needs and wants. 
• Maintain keen awareness of cultural trends affecting churches and make appropriate recommendations on communication tools, channels, and strategies.
• Provide oversight and direction for email, web, social, and print strategy and communication.
• Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media.  
• Collaborate with ministries to efficiently develop creative options for different channels.  
• Management of our core digital assets, marinerschurch.org and the Mariners Church app, ensuring they are operate on a strategic plan and are healthy and growing.
• Resourcing staff and volunteers with communication collateral.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent experience
• 7–10 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, with a proven track record of developing and executing strategic communication plans.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar tools; experience with content management systems (CMS), email marketing platforms, and social media management tools; familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Canva) and analytics platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and clearly communicate expectations and coordinate across teams and volunteers

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith, leadership commitment, and position papers.
• Work during Christmas Eve and Easter services.
• Participate then facilitate Rooted once per ministry year.
• Attend Mariners Church.

We believe the total combination of your pay, benefits, and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers