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The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes is seeking a Part-Time Communications Assistant to support our digital communication efforts. This position offers flexibility, creativity and the opportunity to contribute to the life and mission of the diocese by helping to tell its story.

Position Details

• Hours: 15 hours per week
• Schedule: Flexible, but must maintain a consistent schedule, with at least half of the hours occurring during regular business hours. In the lead-up to and during special events (e.g., diocesan convention), there may be an opportunity for additional hours.
• Location: Remote work possible for well-qualified candidates, though preference will be given to candidates who can work on-site at least once a month at our Grand Rapids office
• Reports to: Director of Communications

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and publish the bi-weekly diocesan e-newsletter, The Feast Online, and, on non-newsletter weeks, a simple church bulletin insert to complement newsletter content
• Coordinate and schedule mass emails in alignment with diocesan communication strategy
• Update and maintain website content (WordPress)
• Prepare, post, and monitor content updates in the diocesan network platform (Circle.so) 
• Develop, design, and schedule social media posts in line with diocesan branding and communication guidelines and the diocesan communication strategy and schedule (n.b., Communications Assistant will not be responsible for managing difficult interactions on social media nor monitoring social media accounts outside of scheduled hours.) 

Qualifications & Skills

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, or a related field OR at least four years of relevant experience
• Strong written and visual communication skills with attention to detail
• Tech-savvy and adaptable, with the ability and eagerness to learn new digital communication tools
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or a willingness and ability to learn
• Knowledge of The Episcopal Church and Episcopal culture is preferred but not required
• The person hired for this role will be required to complete Safe Church, Safe Communities training within 90 days of start and Dismantling Racism training at the first diocesan offering of the training post-start.

Compensation

• $21.00/hour 
• PTO, above the state minimum, is accrued on a sliding scale based on number of years worked

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a brief cover letter, and at least one writing or design sample to rachel[at]greatlakesepiscopal[dot]org. Applications received by May 5, 2025 will receive priority consideration. 

The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment characterized by love and a commitment to honoring the dignity of every human. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our vision of clear, creative and engaging communication.