Employment

Communications Assistant

Position Summary

The Communications Assistant provides graphic design, content production, digital, and administrative support to the Director of Communication & Connection, helping ensure BSMC communications are timely, accurate, visually engaging, consistent, and well-organized. This role supports the execution of churchwide communications across multiple channels, manages communication requests and content updates, and provides administrative support for connection, hospitality, and membership processes.

Position Responsibilities

• DIGITAL & WEBSITE COMMUNICATIONS
  • Coordinate weekly website updates and event pages.
  • Upload content, graphics, links, registrations, and other digital resources.
  • Help keep online & digital information current and accurate.
• SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT PRODUCTION
  • Create, write, and schedule routine weekly social media content and posts.
  • Create engaging digital and print graphics that support ministry communications, events, and churchwide initiatives while maintaining BSMC brand standards.
  • Format and upload approved content across communication platforms.
• COMMUNICATION REQUESTS & PRODUCTION
  • Receive, organize, and track communication requests.
  • Complete routine production assignments and monitor deadlines.
  • Organize and catalog photos, graphics, templates, and communication files as needed.
  • Support outsourced creative work and vendor portals as directed.
• CONNECTION & HOSPITALITY SUPPORT
  • Provide administrative support for New Member Class, Connect Cards, hospitality materials, and volunteer scheduling.
  • Assist with routine communication and administrative needs of the department as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience creating digital and print-ready graphic assets for events, promotions, and
  organizational communications.
• Strong graphic design ability with an eye for branding, layout, typography, and visual consistency.
• Highly experienced in managing and utilizing social media platforms and graphic design software,
  including Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong production, administrative, and digital communication skills.
• Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Constant Contact.
• Experience with Realm preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading.
• Able to manage recurring weekly tasks and deadlines reliably.
• Organized, self-motivated, dependable, and able to work with limited supervision.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and vendor platforms.
• Good judgment in knowing when to ask questions or escalate concerns.
• Collaborative and flexible in a fast-moving church environment.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide examples of graphic design and communications work.

REPORTING & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Communications Assistant reports directly to the Director of Communication & Connection and supports assigned communication and connection priorities.

Statement of Faith

Buncombe Street Methodist Church is part of the Global Methodist Church and is committed to Wesleyan beliefs centered on the saving grace of Jesus Christ, authority of Scripture, and a life shaped by holiness. We expect all employees to support this mission by helping create a gracious, Christ centered environment. While not every position is a formal ministry role, all employees are encouraged to serve others with integrity, kindness, and a spirit that reflects the love of Christ.

Please send resume and cover letter to hiring@buncombestreet.com.