Director of Communications

Purpose of Position

To compellingly communicate the vision, mission and work of Watered Gardens Ministries.

• Develop and oversee a communications strategy to increase brand awareness and trust, including the establishment of a communications guide for staff and board of directors
• Oversee the scheduling and execution of newsletters, email campaigns, social media, PSAs, billboards, and other modes of communication
• Oversee the development of donor materials in service to the Advancement department
• Oversee writing and submission of press releases
• Develop and execute communications strategy to promote capital campaigns
• Plan and execute special public awareness campaigns as needed
• Oversee the continuity of style and language across modes, platforms, and between each of the ministries of Watered Gardens
• Ensure excellence of ministry websites, that they communicate the message of Watered Gardens, and are aligned with the ministry’s mission, vision, and values
• Servant‑lead any contracts or hires that serve in communications including web developers, graphic designers, videographers, writers/editors, printers, etc.

The Director of Communications reports directly to the Executive Director and works alongside the Advancement Director and Director of Mission Operations.

• Experience in nonprofit communications
• Proficiency in operation of MS Office, Adobe InDesign, and G‑Suite applications
• Experience in back‑end website management
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• A servant’s conduct

• Salary Range: 55K to 70K
• 1/2 medical/dental insurance premiums paid
• PTO as needed
• 3% IRA match
• Must live in Joplin, MO or immediate area

• Director

• Full-time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Non‑profit Organizations