Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$46k–$50k/yr
Description Are you a marketer who wants to make a difference in the 21st Century Church? Does your skill set span precise and confident copy writing, video production and editing, and marketing communications across pla…
Skills: Copywriting, Video Production, Video Editing, Email Marketing, Social Media Content Creation
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • Hybrid
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The role focuses on executing day-to-day marketing and sales efforts through customer-centered writing and video content creation. Key tasks include managing marketing emails, producing promotional audio/video, and collaborating with design teams to execute marketing plans.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in marketing or communications and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with mainline Protestant congregational ministry and proficiency in content creation tools are highly desired.
Description
Are you a marketer who wants to make a difference in the 21st Century Church?
Does your skill set span precise and confident copy writing, video production and editing, and marketing communications across platforms, with the goal of delighting customers at the heart of what you do?
Would you thrive as part of a team that is collaborative, passionate, and flexible in its dynamic marketing of resources that enhance congregational life in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and beyond?
The Marketing Communications Specialist position on the Congregational Team at Augsburg Fortress Publishers may be just the job for you.
Augsburg Fortress Publishers (AFP) is a multimedia publishing ministry of the ELCA, composed of five imprints: Augsburg Fortress, Sparkhouse, Fortress Press, Beaming Books, and Broadleaf Books. We publish resources that support Christian worship, faith formation, spiritual growth, and academic study, and professional development. AFP strives to create an environment of inclusiveness, equity, and respect for all regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, nation of origin, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Individuals who are committed to contributing meaningfully to diversity and inclusion in publishing are encouraged to apply.
The Congregational Team, representing the Augsburg Fortress and Sparkhouse imprints, develops innovative resources for worship and music, Bible study, devotional life, and faith formation. This small, nimble team publishes and markets hundreds of resources each year.
The Marketing Communications Specialist executes day-to-day marketing and sales efforts for the Congregational Team, with a focus on customer-centered writing and video content creation. This role requires strong organization, problem resolution skills, flexibility, and collaboration across departments. Training and ongoing support are provided to ensure success in the role.
The salary range for this position is $46,000–$50,000 annually, depending on qualifications and internal equity. This hybrid position is open to candidates living in the Twin Cities area and requires onsite work in the Minneapolis office 2–3 days per week.
Augsburg Fortress Publishers offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including health, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible savings account, retirement plan, supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and other voluntary plans. Company paid benefits provided are short-term and long-term disability, basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Time off plans include vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement, and paid parenting leave. Also included is a pre-tax transportation program and no-cost gym access nearby. You will join a collaborative and creative hybrid work environment, with a talented group of 80 individuals who have a passion for their work. The corporate headquarters is located in the North Loop, Minneapolis with access to Light Rail and Metro Transit bus lines.
For 200+ years, a publisher of thoughtful Christian resources for the church, the academy and the world.
Rooted, Reforming, Responsive. From its earliest days, Augsburg Fortress Publishers has created resources that communicate the good news of God’s liberating grace. While our origins are rooted in the always-reforming Lutheran expression of the Christian faith, our commitment to invite people to know and follow the way of Jesus continues to respond to our rapidly changing world. Through our various imprints we publish worship, music, curricular, and devotional resources and distinctive books for congregations, higher-education learning and scholars, children, and adult general readers. In all our work we seek to deepen faith, nourish the spirit, and enrich the life of the Christian church, the communities it serves, and the wider society. Augsburg Fortress Publishers has five publishing imprints: AUGSBURG FORTRESS, serves Lutheran churches with resources that support worship and music, faith formation, and congregational life. FORTRESS PRESS, publisher of scholarship that matters for the academy, for the classroom, and for the church across the categories of theology, biblical studies, history, religion, and ministry. SPARKHOUSE, develops resources that engage and inspire children, youth, and adults in Christian communities. BEAMING BOOKS, publisher of high-quality children’s books that help kids thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually. BROADLEAF BOOKS, publisher of books on religion, culture, social justice, spirituality, and personal growth that inspire transformation in readers and their communities to foster a more open, just, and compassionate world.
Offices: 411 Washington Ave N., 3rd Floor, Mineapolis, MN 55401, US
For 200+ years, a publisher of thoughtful Christian resources for the church, the academy and the world.
Rooted, Reforming, Responsive. From its earliest days, Augsburg Fortress Publishers has created resources that communicate the good news of God’s liberating grace. While our origins are rooted in the always-reforming Lutheran expression of the Christian faith, our commitment to invite people to know and follow the way of Jesus continues to respond to our rapidly changing world. Through our various imprints we publish worship, music, curricular, and devotional resources and distinctive books for congregations, higher-education learning and scholars, children, and adult general readers. In all our work we seek to deepen faith, nourish the spirit, and enrich the life of the Christian church, the communities it serves, and the wider society. Augsburg Fortress Publishers has five publishing imprints: AUGSBURG FORTRESS, serves Lutheran churches with resources that support worship and music, faith formation, and congregational life. FORTRESS PRESS, publisher of scholarship that matters for the academy, for the classroom, and for the church across the categories of theology, biblical studies, history, religion, and ministry. SPARKHOUSE, develops resources that engage and inspire children, youth, and adults in Christian communities. BEAMING BOOKS, publisher of high-quality children’s books that help kids thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually. BROADLEAF BOOKS, publisher of books on religion, culture, social justice, spirituality, and personal growth that inspire transformation in readers and their communities to foster a more open, just, and compassionate world.
Offices: 411 Washington Ave N., 3rd Floor, Mineapolis, MN 55401, US
