Job Opening: Mission Education & Communications Manager

Position: Mission Education & Communications Manager
Reports to: Chief Strategy and Development Officer
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Status: Exempt, Full-time (hybrid)

Overview

Global Ministries is seeking a Mission Engagement & Communications Manager, a key leader who will help shape how our shared global witness is communicated throughout the church. This position serves as the general editor of Global Ministries’ communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and theological integrity across all platforms. The Manager will guide communications strategy, strengthen storytelling, and help translate complex global mission work into clear, compelling narratives for congregations and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing editorial leadership and communications strategy, ensuring consistency of voice, tone, and theological integrity.
2. Developing and framing global mission stories which are compelling, theologically grounded authentically reflecting partner voices for communication with church audiences.
3. Ensuring alignment across digital, print, and email communications while collaborating with staff responsible to ensure messaging cohesion.
4. Overseeing translation processes (French, Spanish, Korean) for Global Ministries material and key collateral documents.
5. Supporting staff and leadership with presentations and messaging to equip staff in effectively communicating in their roles within the church and community.
6. Coordinating communications for major events such as General Assembly and General Synod.
7. Leading or supporting strategic communications initiatives to strengthen the organization’s engagement with all it serves in a through various platforms.

Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in journalism, storytelling, or mission focused communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Experience planning and facilitating webinars, virtual events, or other digital engagement opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal, cross cultural, and collaborative communication skills.
• Experience with content management systems, digital communication platforms, and analytics tools preferred.
• Experience working in faith based, nonprofit, mission oriented, international, or cross-cultural environments.
• Familiarity with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), United Church of Christ, and Global Ministries a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• This role offers the opportunity to help the wider church engage deeply with the mission partnerships through Global Ministries.

Why Work With Disciples Overseas Ministries?
Disciples Overseas Ministries (DOM) and Global Ministries, offer the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, global, faith-based work that connects churches, communities, and mission partners around the world. Our Indianapolis-based office is a flexible hybrid work environment, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work options. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, dental and vision coverage, pension benefits, paid covered parking, access to an on-site fitness facility, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Just as importantly, team members join a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where their gifts and expertise contribute to strengthening the church’s global witness.

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to employment@dom.disciples.org. Applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled.