Social Media Resident

Summary

As part of the Communications Team at The Austin Stone Community Church, the Social Media Resident will be responsible for supporting the Communications Team members in the development of a central social strategy and execution for The Austin Stone. They’ll also assist in shepherding congregation and ministry social media managers. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the creation of social posts that tell the story of how Christ is moving through The Austin Stone. Tasks may include but aren’t limited to:

• Becoming proficient in creating graphics for social media posts and stories on Canva
• Creating content for all social media platforms
• Researching new ways to share on social (i.e. Instagram Reels, Guides, Videos)
• Brainstorming and planning future posts for central, congregations, and ministries

• Learn social media strategy for congregations and ministries
• Capture Instagram Stories at various events and Sunday services 
• Evaluate analytics and adjust social plans based on social performance
• Assist the Communications Team in supporting any congregation and ministry with social media needs they may have to ensure that the standards outlined in the Social Media Guide and Brand Guidelines are upheld through collaboration with the team manager and Creative Director.

Team Culture

As a Social Media Resident, the employee will be a part of the Creative Team, which outlines the following in their values:

• We LONG for Jesus
• We TRUST each other
• We WORK towards excellence
• We CHOOSE character
• We SERVE with humility

Austin Stone Culture

The current explicit values for The Austin Stone Community Church are:

• Ruled by God’s Word
• Christ-Centered in Focus
• Empowered by the Holy Spirit 
• Reliant on Prayer
• Committed to Covenant Community
• Gospel-Saturated in Discipleship
• Devoted to Equipping the Saints
• Relentless in Mission

As a member of our staff, the employee is expected to fully embrace these core values and seek to teach them to others as well.

Employees of The Austin Stone are expected to become partners (our term for members) of the church, fully embracing the values, mission, and purposes. Additionally, all employees of The Austin Stone are expected to understand, affirm, and adhere to our Affirmation of Faith, bylaws, culture map, and other documents defining the beliefs, culture, and mission of The Austin Stone.

Disclaimer 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 

Culture and Character 

Employees of The Austin Stone are expected to become partners of the church, fully embracing the values, mission, and purposes. Additionally, all employees of The Austin Stone are expected to understand, affirm, and adhere to our Affirmation of Faith, bylaws, culture map, and other documents defining the beliefs, culture, and mission of The Austin Stone.

Employees must also possess the character qualifications of biblical leadership in the church. At a minimum, each employee must agree and aspire to maturity in these qualifications, invite the authority of church community and leaders as a means of growth in them, and pursue them humbly and faithfully by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Please read Attributes of Leaders as Employees at The Austin Stone for a greater description of cultural, character, and other aspects of joining our team at The Austin Stone. 

‍The Austin Stone Community Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.