| Position Title: |
Communications Manager |
| Accountability: |
Reports to the Executive Director |
| Ministry Responsibility: |
Oversight and production of communications materials for Ameritribes |
| Ministry Overview: |
Lead the Communications Team in development and production of all communications materials |
| Primary Duties: |
Oversee and coordinate all communications projects
Design and produce materials such as brochures, bi-monthly publications and mission’s semi-annual magazine
Design and produce electronic presentations
Design and produce exhibit materials
Oversee, advise and produce mission advertising
Serve as Communications professional within the home office
Serve as Communications advisor to field staff and offices
Develop and maintain archives of communications materials
Oversee production of ongoing communications projects such as Prayer & Praise, Four Winds, staff directory, Challenge magazine, etc.
Oversee and maintain an effective mission web site
Select photos for projects, edit photos and maintain photo files
Supervise communications department support staff, interns and/or volunteers
Draft and maintain Communications budget
Make recommendations to the Communications Team for policies and procedures
Assist Communications Team in long-range planning for the department
Manage outsourcing as needed while maintaining appropriate vendor relations |
| Skills and Experience: |
Exposure to world missions
Five years of management experience in communications field
Creative person who “thinks outside the box”
Exposure to marketing of ministry within field of missions
Hands-on experience in graphic design and photo editing
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 2 (InDesign) software
Experience in writing and editing
Experience in web design and website maintenance
Experience with presentation software such as PowerPoint
Experience with CD/DVD medium |
Educational & Philosophical
Requirements: |
Commitment to Ameritribes Foundational, Functional and Methodological Values and Doctrinal Statement
Commitment to continuing education regarding Native American history and tribal ministry
Commitment to continuing education in the field of communications
Minimum of an Associates Degree in field related to Communications
Some formal training from a Bible college or seminary
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
Commitment to servant leadership |
| Location: |
Home Office in Tucson, Arizona |
| Salary: |
Ameritribes is a faith mission in which all staff raise their
own support. This includes required health insurance and retirement funds. |
| Contact Information: |
Ameritribes
Personnel Department
PO Box 27346
Tucson, AZ 85726-7346
(520) 670-9400 / (520) 670-9444
info@Ameritribes.org |