Digital Marketing Contractor

PositionTitle: Digital MarketingContractor

Functional Ministry Area(s): Communications

Church: Hillside Community Church

Location: RanchoCampus

Primary Contact: Director of Communications

Classification: Independent Contractor (1099) Project-Based

Supervises: No

Compensation: $23-26 hourbased on services performed

Schedule: Flexible days and hours up to 30 hours/week

OVERVIEW

The Digital Media & Web Experience Coordinator is responsible not only for keeping content current and compelling but for ensuring that every platform functions well feels intuitive and faithfullyrepresentsthe churchs mission. This role sits at the intersection of content technology and user experience.

The ideal candidate is technically proficient detail-oriented and mission-drivensomeone who notices when something is broken and fixes it before anyone else does and who thinks proactively about how users experience Hillside will provide ongoing digital services for Hillsides website mobile app and digital platforms supporting content accuracy platform functionality and user experience.A passion for using digital toolsincluding emerging AI technologiesto create meaningful connections and improve operational efficiency is essential.

HILLSIDECORE VALUES

• Christ-centered:I choose to seek Christ and His kingdomabove all else. I will keep the main thing the main thing and strive to lovetrustand follow Jesus stay grounded in Scripture and keep in step with HisSpirit dayby day

• Compassionate (care):I want to be marked by the compassion of Jesus in how I relate to others I choose to be a proactive initiator of care remembering that Jesus is a friend of sinners like me and reaches out to the suffering

• Collaboration:I choose partnership with God and with others over individual achievement and effort. I want to work with God and His people on His mission of transformation that is bigger than anyone one of us

• Community:I will devote myself to and faithfully cultivate friendships with others at Hillside. Growing with Jesus always involves being with friends who prayserveand follow Jesus together

• Commitment:I will wholeheartedly and sacrificially devote myself to God and one another in a world of busyness and my heart homeneighborhoodand church I will be a devoted follower of Christ

• Courageous:our faith calls us out of our comfort zones and invites us to live with boldness & resiliency filled with Gods Spirit and power. I willseekfirst the kingdom of God being a servant and witness to Him daily

• Celebration:I will choose to be thankful and joyful in the goodness of God and His salvation. Even when sorrowful I willseekto be grateful for the gifts of God. I also choose to rejoice with others as they rejoice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Web & App Management (PlatformDeliverables)

• Provide ongoing website and mobile app maintenance services includingidentifyingand addressing functionality issues within the agreed scope of services.

• Perform routine functionality audits on the website and appidentifyingbroken features outdated structures or degraded user experiences and escalating or resolving proactively.

• Coordinatewithdevelopers or platform vendors () to implement functionality updates new feature rollouts and integrations.

• Provideapp configuration settings navigation menus and feature toggles to reflect current ministry priorities and seasonal initiatives.

• Champion accessibility and mobile-first user experience across all digital properties ensuring content is readable navigable and inclusive.

• Maintain documentation of platform architecture login credentials and technical processes for team continuity.

Content Management & PublishingDeliverables

• Make weekly updates to web pages blog posts event listings and featured content on the Hillside website and app.

• Upload weekly sermon content to the website app podcast platforms and YouTube ensuringaccuratemetadata descriptions and tagging.

• Manage and update the events calendar and Featured Events pages across all platforms for accuracy and visual consistency.

• Oversee and update the digital signage system to ensuretimely on-brand content display throughout the campus.

• Ensure all published content meets brand accessibility and style standards before going live.

Digital Systems & AI OptimizationDeliverables

• Manage andoptimizeAI automations including chatbots email workflows and content scheduling systems built to increase engagement efficiency.

• Identifyopportunities to improve or expand automation workflows that support the Communications teams capacity and reach.

• Stay current with emerging digital and AI tools and bring forward recommendations that advance the departments mission effectiveness.

Analytics & Continuous ImprovementDeliverables

• Monitor website and app analytics (Google AnalyticsSubsplashdashboards YouTube Studio) to surface insights about engagement traffic and user behavior.

• Translate analytics into actionable recommendations for content strategy UX improvements and platform adjustments.

• Report key digital metrics regularly to the Communications Director to inform strategic decisions.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in Communications Team meetings as reasonably necessary for project coordination and planning.

• Collaborate with design video and technical teams to coordinate updates troubleshoot cross-platform issues and execute initiatives.

• Provide digital platform support to Hillside staff as needed within the agreed scope of services.

Education / Experience

• 12 years of experience in digital media web management or a related role.

• Demonstratedproficiencymanaging a live website or app including both content and functional responsibilities.

• Solid understanding of web design principles basic troubleshooting and platform-level configurations.

• High digital fluency and the ability to learn new platforms quickly and independently.

• BA or BS in Communications Marketing Digital Media or a related field preferred but notrequired.

• Strong personal alignment with the vision mission and values of Hillside Community Church.

• Excellent relational skills with a team-first attitude and collaborative spirit.

• Highly disciplined self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal oversight.

• Passionate about using digital innovation to communicate the hope of Jesus to the surrounding community.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiencyin web content management systems (WordPressSubsplash Squarespace or similar).

• Strong working knowledge of web functionality basic UX principles and mobile app management.

• Familiarity with SEO best practices and web analytics tools (Google Analytics Google Search Console).

• Experience managing YouTube Meta Business Suite and podcast distribution platforms.

• Ability to create and edit basic graphic assets using Canva Adobe Express or Adobe Creative Suite.

• Understanding ofaccessibility standards (WCAG) as they apply to web and app content.

• Enthusiasm for AI-powered tools and workflow automation.

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

PERSONAL & MINISTRY ALIGNMENT

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ with a lifestyle that reflects biblical values and integrity

• Alignment with Hillsides Vision Mission and Core Staff Values

• Alignment with the Aspire Network of Churches leadership development and multiplication philosophy

• Actively engaged in spiritual growth through community serving and personal disciplines