Status: Hourly

About One Love Ministries:

One Love Ministries is a diverse group of people that makes up a church with these things in common: We believe God’s love is greater than our differences, that worshiping God should be spiritual, inspirational, intelligent, and fruitful, which binds us together in the common goal of knowing God and desiring to make Him know.

About the Role

The Communications Team at One Love Ministries is the bridge that connects our church body and those in the community with the events, activities, and news that is happening within our church. The Communications team is made up of three people, the Communications Director, the Communications Project Manager, a Visual Designer. We hope to add social media interns to our team before the end of the year. One Love Ministries has two campuses, both Kakaako and Windward, and has a “sister” ministry called Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy on the beach in Waikiki. The communications Team is responsible for keeping people informed with up-to-date, accurate information presented in a creatively engaging way.

The Visual Designer plays a pivotal role in executing a bold vision to elevate One Love Ministries’ marketing and communications efforts. This individual is responsible for increasing the visibility, professionalism, and outreach of One Love Ministries across print, web, and social media. They will drive communication initiatives for the Kaka’ako and Windward campuses to expand the ministry’s reach, influence, and impact. Success in this role ensures that all branded communications reflect excellence and inspire engagement, support, and service, ultimately advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Reporting Structure

Communications Director: Oversight of training, quality control, strategic vision, and direction.
Executive Director/Communications Director: Manages budgets and financial approvals.
Media Team: The Visual Designer/Communications Coordinator works closely with the Media Team to ensure videos, graphics, and slide communications are professional and on-brand.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide regular weekly updates to the congregation through email, social media, and in-service announcements, ensuring everyone stays informed about events and activities at One Love Ministries.
• Support the continual development and optimization of One Love, Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy, and GoodNewsHawaii websites, ensuring they are user-friendly and create clear pathways to engagement.
• Execute a strategic vision to elevate the reach and impact of One Love Ministries’ marketing and communications efforts across all communications channels, including video and social engagement.
• Maintain excellence and consistency across all communication channels for One Love Ministries.
• Develop and implement initiatives that expand the ministry’s influence and foster clear pathways for discipleship and spiritual growth.

Key Duties

General Communication & Marketing (Website/Print/Video)

• Oversee the creation of all marketing materials and event promotions.
• Lead the development and usability improvements for OneLove.org and support Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy in collaboration with the Media Director.
• Uphold corporate standards and guidelines for ministry branding, including specific ministries (e.g., Women’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Celebrate Recovery).
• Work with the Communications Project Coordinator to determine needed weekly graphics, slides, videos, banners, and announcements for weekend messaging and spotlights.
• Work alongside the Communications Project Coordinator to create graphics to accompany weekly announcements delivered to the congregation via e-news.

• Manage external suppliers, including designers, copywriters, printers, merchandisers, and vendors for social media and promotional efforts.

Social Media & Digital Outreach

• Work with the Communications Project Coordinator to promote events, testimonies, and celebrations on social media via Instagram and Facebook
• Review and recommend updates to the smartphone app and congregation messaging as needed
• Audit and implement new digital marketing tools and strategies as time allows.
  

Branding & Identity

• Maintain consistent identities for ministries, including logos, colors, and graphics.
• Manage branded merchandise, including shirts, stickers, hats, and journals by working alongside The Visual Designer.

Event Promotion

• Support weekly ministry spotlights, pulpit announcements, and related materials.
• Highlight upcoming events through email newsletters and social media campaigns.

Software & Technical Skills

• Hardware: Proficient in Mac operations.
• Software:
  
  • Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)
  • CMS tools (WordPress/Elementor, Squarespace)
  • Email marketing tools (Mailchimp)
  • Google Suite/Microsoft Office
  • Stock video and Design platforms (e.g., Shutterstock, Canva, etc.)

Additional Opportunities

• Establish initiatives to attract new visitors through optimized website content, pay-per-click ads, and organic search strategies.
• Establish and share clear Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to leadership and staff.
• Promote discipleship opportunities across our channels such as GoodNewsHawaii and the Foundation Course.
• Restructure the OneLove.org website based on visitor activity and ministry needs to boost engagement.
• Review best practices for church websites, integrating new ideas and innovations.
• Collaborate with external agencies to increase online visibility through paid and organic campaigns.

Long-Term Goals

• Find, train, and support social media intern(s) to help with social media efforts.
• Enhance the One Love brand across ministries and events.
• Create a microsite for One Love Windward.