Job Type

Full-time

Indianapolis, IN • Department of Communications

Description

Department: Communications Department

Reports to: Project Director

Direct Reports: NO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Onsite (Main Campus)

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Eastern Star Church ministry is evangelism and discipleship. We are committed to the great commission instituted by Jesus Christ that is to nurture and save souls. (Matthew 28:18-20). Everything we have done is to live out this vision that the Lord has given to our church family. From adding ministries to staffing, from building facilities to adding programs, from stewardship to membership, it has all been for the purpose of being obedient to the commission of Christ.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Communications team with all ESC-related projects. This includes developing a detailed plan of tasks required to complete assigned projects. You will work with the project team to develop the plan, assign tasks and deadlines, identify success criteria, and communicate progress. The Project Manager also communicates timelines, manages the master calendar, processes Project Intake Forms (PIF), and monitors projects based on priority and available resources by utilizing the project management software system, Breeze.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capture project objectives and goals from internal and external clients and clearly document and communicate them with team members within the Communications Department
• Ensure all needed resources are available to meet project requirements.
• Oversee project-level scope, schedule, and timely delivery.
• Ensure projects adhere to Church processes and policies equivalent to the sphere of work.
• Provide guidance in the creation of project plans and deliverables.
• Communicate with internal and external partners on progress and receive their feedback.
• At the completion of a project, capture and provide lessons learned to be applied to subsequent projects.
• Lead teams to develop, evaluate, and revise projects and processes.
• Contribute to content creation for internal communications projects such as video announcements, promo videos, newsletters, etc.
• Collaborate with various members of the COM Department to provide clear objectives, content creation, storytelling, music selection, and editing for special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Communications Director

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with different teams and communicate internally and externally with people from various demographics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and ability to “translate “complex concepts into language and context that are relevant to the business.
• Proficient in project management software and workflow diagramming
• Established track record and validated initiative in developing and implementing business strategies, systems, and business improvements.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to lead work to tight deadlines and handle the pressure of executive requests and campaign launches.
• Provides consulting expertise through effective communication with customers, stakeholders, management, staff, and peers to ensure expectations.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to successfully coordinate multiple tasks

Desired Relational Skills:

• A mature walk with Christ, evidenced by strong and well-articulated testimony, personal spiritual discipline, consistency in public and in private, a commitment to moral purity, healthy relationships with others, and healthy relationships with spouse and family (if married).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to perform the vital functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit; use hands to reach, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point

QUALIFICATIONS AND IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with different teams and communicate internally and externally with people from various demographics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and ability to “translate “complex concepts into language and context that are relevant to the business
• Proficient in project management software and workflow diagramming
• Established track record and validated initiative in developing and implementing business strategies, systems, and business improvements.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to lead work to tight deadlines and handle the pressure of executive requests and campaign launches.
• Provides consulting expertise through effective communication with customers, stakeholders, management, staff, and peers to ensure expectations.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to successfully coordinate multiple tasks

Desired Relational Skills:

• A mature walk with Christ, evidenced by strong and well-articulated testimony, personal spiritual discipline, consistency in public and in private, a commitment to moral purity, healthy relationships with others, and healthy relationships with spouse and family (if married).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to perform the vital functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit; use hands to reach, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point