GATHER ❯

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.


Communications Director

Location: 700 M Street SE, Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Supervises: Communications staff, designers, social media managers, videographers, photographers, contractors, and volunteers

Position Summary

The Communications Director provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all communications, branding, and messaging across the NCC.  This individual ensures that the church communicates clearly, consistently, and creatively across all platforms—digital, print, in-service, and external—so that the church’s mission, vision, and values are effectively shared with the congregation and community.

The Communications Director leads the communication strategy for weekend services, online presence, storytelling, events, organization-wide messaging, and ministry initiatives, while equipping staff and volunteers to communicate with excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Communications Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy that supports the church’s mission and vision.
  • Serve as the primary leader for brand identity, messaging consistency, and public-facing communication.
  • Partner with pastoral and executive leadership to craft and steward messaging around major initiatives, vision, and church-wide communication.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to the communications team, ensuring alignment, creativity, and excellence.

Digital Strategy & Online Presence

  • Lead all digital communication efforts including the website, social media, email marketing, and app platforms.
  • Oversee the creation of engaging, compelling digital content that reflects the voice and values of the church.
  • Use data and analytics to monitor digital reach, engagement, and effectiveness.
  • Ensure the church’s online platforms support discipleship, outreach, and meaningful engagement.

Weekend Service Communication

  • Coordinate all in-service communication elements including announcements, slides, videos, print materials, and stage scripting.
  • Support sermon branding, series artwork, video bumpers, and visual consistency across services.
  • Work closely with worship, production, and pastoral teams to support the weekend experience.

Creative & Content Development

  • Lead the creation of visual and written content including graphics, videos, photography, social content, and print materials.
  • Oversee storytelling efforts—highlighting testimonies, ministry impact, community outreach, and mission updates.
  • Maintain the church’s voice, tone, and visual identity across all communication channels.

Public Relations & Media Management

  • Serve as primary media contact and manage all press releases, media interactions, and public statements.
  • Support crisis communication plans, ensuring clarity, transparency, and pastoral sensitivity.
  • Build relationships with local media and community partners to increase visibility and outreach.

Internal Communication & Alignment

  • Develop systems and processes to support clear internal communication among staff, ministries, and campuses.
  • Support communication logistics for major church events, ministry launches, campus updates, and strategic initiatives.
  • Equip ministry teams with templates, tools, and support to maintain communication excellence across departments.

Team Leadership & Volunteer Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop communication staff, contractors, and creative volunteers.
  • Build and empower volunteer teams for photography, social media, storytelling, and weekend media support.
  • Encourage a collaborative, Christ-centered team culture marked by unity, creativity, and excellence.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Media, Journalism, or related field.
  • 5–10+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or creative leadership (church or nonprofit experience highly preferred).
  • Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional communication projects.
  • Strong background in digital content, branding, storytelling, and creative strategy.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Creative thinker with high aesthetic and brand standards.
  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
  • Proficient in digital marketing, web management, social media strategy, and communication analytics.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, video editing platforms) is a plus.

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

  • Active, growing follower of Jesus Christ with a desire to serve through creative gifts.
  • Fully aligned with NCC’s mission, leadership covenant, and core beliefs.
  • Demonstrates integrity, humility, emotional intelligence, and discernment.
  • Reflects Christ in personal conduct, communication, and creative leadership.
  • Models professionalism, spiritual maturity, and servant-hearted collaboration.

Work Environment

  • Office-based with flexibility for Sundays, special events, and major ministry seasons.
  • Fast-paced, collaborative environment requiring adaptability and clear communication.
  • Regular interaction with pastors, ministries, volunteers, creatives, and external partners.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We encourage you to share in your cover letter how your faith informs your personal and professional life. We ask you to include your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email. NCC is committed to creating a diverse environment and welcomes your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please note: We are grateful for the large number of applications we receive and therefore are not able to reply to each interested job seeker. If selected for consideration, you will be contacted by a member of our team to discuss our recruitment process.


Americans with Disabilities Act

The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, fringe benefits, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. The ADA does not alter NCC’s right to hire the best-qualified applicant, but it does prohibit discrimination against a qualified applicant or employee because of his or her disability, or because of a perceived disability. As a matter of organizational policy, NCC prohibits discrimination of any kind against people with disabilities.