Communications and Marketing Director — Wheaton, IL

About 93gK9jZxb 54Esxc 4qaHaBYGVX

93gK9jZxb 54Esxc 4qaHaBYGVX is a Christian ministry to families. Through our conferences, resources, and online ministry, we help families around the world follow Jesus every day and pass faith to future generations. Learn more at ••••••••

Position Details

• Status: Full time (40 hours per week)

• Reports to: Rob Rienow, Co-Founder

• Location: Wheaton, IL area preferred; remote position possible

• Start date: January 2027

• Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per year

• Benefits: Retirement (401k) matching; three weeks of paid vacation; $600 per month health insurance stipend

• Travel: Attend some live VFM events each year; may require 1–2 weekends of travel annually.

Position Summary

Partner with the VFM team to lead VFM’s marketing and communication strategy. This role grows awareness of and engagement with the whole ministry (conferences and events, podcast, books and video resources, church partnerships, and giving) through the website, social media, mass email/text, and mailings. The director personally creates content and runs campaigns, using VFM’s existing AI tools to speed up production.

What We’re Looking For

• A love for Christ, for Scripture, and for families.

• Passion for VFM’s mission to help families around the world follow Jesus every day.

• At least three years of communications or marketing experience.

• Strong writing skills.

• Basic graphic design skills preferred. Advanced design or web development skills not required, but comfort in using AI tools essential.

Market and Promote VFM

• Develop and lead the marketing plan that promotes VFM as a whole.

• Clarify and strengthen VFM’s brand, voice and messaging so families and churches quickly understand who we are and how we can help.

• Grow VFM’s audience: podcast listeners, email/text subscribers, social media followers, resource users, and partner churches.

• Plan campaigns for resource launches and live events.

• Communicate with conference hosts on event planning and follow-up.

• Track results and report monthly to leadership on reach, engagement, and response.

Engage with AI

• Bring passion for AI and implement AI tools across VFM’s communications and marketing, staying current on new tools and how ministries are using them.

Shape the VFM Website

• Work with Digital Ministry Director (Matt Jansick) on website strategy and experience.

• Lead a strategic overhaul of the VFM website in 2027.

Develop and Manage Social Media Strategy

• Oversee existing social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X.

• Use Hootsuite or a similar social publishing platform to schedule and manage posts across channels.

• Stay current on new and emerging social media channels and recommend where VFM should be present.

• Develop and oversee a strategic posting schedule that highlights weekly podcasts, live events, books and resources, and legacy content, working with VFM’s content creators and the Digital Ministry Director.

• Monitor and respond to comments, questions, and direct messages promptly and with care; route pastoral or sensitive family needs to other VFM team members.

Develop and Oversee Ministry Email/Texting Strategy

• Work with the VFM team to set priorities for monthly emails (new podcasts, books, live events, articles, fundraising).

• Write and review content and manage sends through our email platform (currently Constant Contact; changing soon).

Oversee Devotional Review and Publishing on the YouVersion Bible App

• Review devotional plans drawn from VFM’s books and teaching for accuracy, clarity, and VFM’s voice before publishing.

• Manage submission, publishing, and scheduling of VFM devotional plans on the YouVersion Bible app.

• Promote new devotional plans across VFM’s channels and track engagement.

Support Donor Communication and Development

• Partner with VFM’s development leaders to plan strategic donor communication throughout the year.

• Gather and tell impact stories that show donors how their giving helps families follow Jesus.

• Collaborate with Peter Rothermel (Church Networking) and Kristen Owens (Operations Manager) to create two annual fundraising mailings.

How to Apply

Respond by email to our Co-Founder, Rob Rienow, at ••••••••.