Marketing & Media Specialist
Job Title: Marketing & Media Specialist
Organization: Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Compensation: $45,760 - $58,240 Annually - Depending on experience and qualifications
Start Date: Immediate
Position Overview
Calvary Lutheran Church is seeking a creative, organized, and collaborative Marketing & Media Specialist to join our team. This full-time, salaried, exempt position supports both the internal worship life of the congregation and the external outreach of the church through media, communication, and digital presence.
This is not a traditional Monday–Friday, 9-to-5 position. The role includes regular weekday responsibilities as well as consistent weekend commitments (Wednesday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning). Flexible scheduling is available for professionals who prefer a non-traditional workweek.
Key Responsibilities
Worship Media & Production (Internal Focus)
- Manage projection, sound, and livestreaming for three weekly worship services: Wednesday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning
- Support additional seasonal and special services as needed
- Create and organize worship presentations using ProPresenter
- Collaborate closely with pastoral, music, and worship teams to translate service content into engaging visual formats
- Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to assist with sound, projection, and media operations
- Ensure high-quality, consistent worship production experiences
Marketing, Communications & Outreach (External Focus)
- Develop and manage the church’s overall media and communication strategy
- Maintain and update the church website with current, engaging content
- Re-envision and produce a monthly church newsletter
- Build and sustain an active presence across social media platforms
- Create, edit, and publish video content regularly for digital platforms
- Collaborate on podcast development and distribution
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all media channels
Qualifications
- Experience in media production, communications, marketing, or a related field
- Proficiency (or willingness to learn) presentation software such as ProPresenter
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Creative mindset with the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual and digital content
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with video production, editing, and social media platforms preferred
- Comfort working in a church environment and supporting its mission and ministry
Physical Requirements
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Ability to set up, move, and adjust portable media and presentation equipment as needed
Work Environment & Schedule
- Flexible scheduling with non-traditional hours
- Regular weekly responsibilities include: Wednesday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning
- Additional hours scheduled as needed for projects, planning, and special events
Reporting Relationship
- Reports directly to the Senior Pastor
- Works closely with worship staff, music leaders, office staff, and volunteers
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references to:
Pastor Tim O'Shields
Calvary Lutheran Church
5311 Sheridan Lake Road
Rapid City, SD 57702
Calvary Lutheran Church is looking for a dedicated professional who can bring creativity, technical skill, and thoughtful communication to support and grow our ministry both within our congregation and throughout the broader community.
Pay: $45,760.00 - $58,240.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires regular attendance at Wednesday evening, Saturday, and Sunday worship services, in addition to some weekday business hours. Are you able to consistently meet that schedule?
- How many years of experience do you have with social media, digital communications, graphic design, audio/visual support, or worship media?
- Briefly describe any experience you have supporting communications, media, or worship technology in a church, nonprofit, or similar mission-driven organization.
Work Location: In person