Communications & Marketing Assistant

Reports To: Communications & Marketing Lead

Scheduled Hours: 16

Job Titles Supervised: None

Salary: $18-$20 per hour

Benefits Eligible: No

MY ONE THING
Support VRL Communications and Marketing with project coordination, managing timelines, and supporting content execution from concept to completion across all platforms.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES
The primary responsibilities of the Communications Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:

• Primary project assistant between VRL staff and Church Media Squad for sermon series graphics, print materials, and ministry communications.
• Manage communication timelines, creative requests, approvals, and deadlines ensuring projects move smoothly from concept to completion.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and publishing social media across church platforms.
• Coordinate print and promotional materials for ministries, events, and weekend experiences.
• Help maintain brand consistency across digital, print, and in-house communications.
• Support the Communications & Marketing Lead with organization, follow-up, and execution of ongoing projects.
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly organized, with follow-through and attention to detail.
• Creative thinker with an eye for design, communication, and social media trends.
• Self-starter with high tenacity who can learn quickly and solve problems proactively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced ministry environment.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with ability to work well with staff, volunteers, and external partners.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, Canva, and basic project management tools preferred.

VALUES

At VRL we make disciples who make disciple-makers for Jesus. As VRL staff you are a critical part of that process. Your job will be tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we:

Abide in Christ

Maintain growing relationship with Jesus

Create a Relational Culture

Build all relationships like Jesus, graciously, directly, & lovingly

Connect the Unconnected

Seek to engage people beyond large environments

Equip Volunteers to Serve

Pray for and personally invite others to serve, beyond your area

Share Christ with Others

Make a habit to share Jesus in your life through words and actions

Strive to Make it Better

Do everything with faithfulness and tenacity, reflecting God’s glory in all areas of life

EXPECTATIONS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Attend VRL church services on a regular basis
• Have attended a DNA class/The Journey and signed a membership agreement
• Be in full alignment with VRL's mission, vision, beliefs, and culture.
• Be in a Life Group on a regular basis
• Committed to regular giving of income to God through VRL
• Abiding in Christ and continuing to grow toward Christ-likeness and spiritual maturity.
• Attend monthly All Staff meeting and participate in department meetings or other meetings when requested to do so.
• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment among our staff and complete the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries and events of Valley Real Life.

Pre-Employment Screening: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.