Digital Media, Communication and Programming Specialist
First Church UCC
phoenixucc.org

Challenge

  • Worship visuals lacked consistency and needed a refreshed, cohesive look

  • Livestream setup required frequent troubleshooting

  • Website content was outdated and engagement was low

  • Social media presence was inconsistent and underperforming

  • Rental operations relied on paper contracts, manual scheduling, and physical keys

  • No file structure or documented procedures existed for media, rentals, or communications

  • Staff spent unnecessary time coordinating rentals and replacing lost keys

  • The church needed modern, efficient systems to support growth and outreach

My Role

  • Media & Communications Lead

  • Website & Social Media Manager

  • Rental Manager

  • Designer, technician, and workflow optimizer

  • Responsible for improving visual identity, digital engagement, and operational systems

Process

Media & Communications

  • Met with leadership weekly to align on service themes and communication priorities

  • Audited existing slides, livestream workflows, and digital materials

  • Designed new templates for worship slides, announcements, and social graphics

  • Produced weekly visuals aligned with each service’s message

  • Operated audio/video equipment during services

  • Improved lighting, sound, and camera setups for a more polished livestream

  • Implemented new processes to reduce setup time and technical issues

  • Coordinated with pastors, musicians, and volunteers for smooth service flow

Website & Social Media

  • Updated and maintained the church website to ensure accurate, timely content

  • Created and scheduled social media posts across all platforms

  • Designed graphics and campaigns for events, holidays, and community outreach

  • Monitored website and social analytics to track engagement and adjust strategy

  • Strengthened the church’s online presence through cohesive branding and messaging

  • Increased engagement across all digital channels, contributing to membership growth

Rental Management & Operations

  • Evaluated the outdated rental process (paper contracts, manual scheduling, physical keys)

  • Converted all rental contracts to digital, sign‑online documents

  • Replaced keyed locks with programmable coded locks

  • Eliminated locksmith fees, key duplication costs, and key‑return issues

  • Built a dedicated rental website for online booking and contract signing

  • Automated confirmations and reminders to reduce administrative workload

  • Standardized rental procedures for consistency and efficiency

  • Increased rental bookings by 20%

Systems & Procedures

  • Created a complete file structure for all media, rental, and communication assets

  • Documented step‑by‑step procedures for every task I was responsible for

  • Ensured continuity, clarity, and ease of training for future staff and volunteers

  • Reduced confusion, duplicated work, and last‑minute scrambling