Social Media Manager & Staff Photographer

Social Media Manager & Staff Photographer

Part-Time, 16-20 hours

Role Summary

The Social Media Manager & Staff Photographer will help tell the story of what God is doing through Summit Church by capturing and sharing engaging visual content across our digital platforms. This role combines creativity with strategy—developing and implementing social media content that connects our church body, reaches new audiences, and supports ministry initiatives.

In addition to managing Summit’s main Facebook and Instagram accounts, this person will serve as the church’s primary photographer, capturing key events and moments that reflect Summit’s mission and culture. The ideal candidate will bring both creative excellence and organizational skill—able to manage content calendars, collaborate with ministry teams, and maintain consistency across all platforms.

This part-time role (16–20 hours per week) reports to the Communications Director and works closely with ministry leaders and volunteer photographers to ensure that Summit’s visual presence reflects who we are as a church and the message we proclaim.

Qualifications

• Heart for the local church, deepening relationship with Jesus Christ, and desire to utilize his/her gifts to further His Kingdom

• A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative spirit with a willingness to learn and problem-solve

• Experience managing social media platforms (especially Facebook and Instagram), including content creation, scheduling, and analytics

• Strong photography skills with a diverse portfolio that demonstrates creativity and excellence in event and candid photography

• Proficiency in photo editing with an understanding of visual storytelling and brand consistency

• Working knowledge of Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, etc.)

• Familiarity with videography and basic video editing for social media is a plus

• Comfortable using project management tools (such as Monday.com or Asana) and communication platforms like Microsoft Outlook and OneDrive

• Experience with Squarespace or Church Community Builder (CCB) preferred

Responsibilities

1. Social Media

   • Manage Summit’s main Facebook and Instagram accounts with a focus on engaging the church body and reaching new audiences

   • Plan, create, and schedule social media content that reflects Summit’s mission, values, and ministries

   • Collaborate with ministry leaders to develop content for Summit Students, Ignite, and other ministry accounts

   • Track analytics and prepare monthly reports to evaluate engagement and growth

2. Photography

   • Serve as Summit’s lead photographer, capturing key events and ministry moments that tell the story of what God is doing in and through our church

   • Edit and organize photos to align with Summit’s established visual aesthetic

   • Coordinate and support volunteer photographers to ensure coverage of smaller events and Sunday gatherings

   • Maintain Summit’s photo library and oversee consistent editing standards across all photography

3. Videography

   • Capture and edit short-form, vertical videos for social media and event promotion

   • Support ministry teams by creating video content that enhances storytelling and online engagement

Work Schedule

The Social Media Manager & Staff Photographer will work 16-20 hours per week. These hours will be completed through a combination of in-office work from Monday-Thursday and event-based work which typically takes place on evenings and weekends.