<div>The Graphic Designer works with the Creative Team Director in overseeing and developing creative graphic design for the Lead Pastor’s office and church-wide departments served by the Creative Team (all disciplines – print, web, video, etc.). This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position at our South campus.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Responsibilities &amp; Job Duties</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Graphic Design:</div><ul><li>Produces high-quality graphic design, within the James River Church brand, that meets with the approval of the Lead Pastor’s office and church-wide departments under the direction of the Creative Team Director.</li><li>Communicates clearly the strategies behind design ideas and executions while understanding that all graphic design is created to meet the requests and expectations of the Lead Pastor’s office Designer and Creative Team Director.</li><li>Possesses a creative and imaginative aptitude and awareness of current trends in the visual arts and has an understanding of project lead times, deadlines and production capabilities, all of which impact the end result of communicating the Gospel in a clear, concise and creative way.&nbsp;</li><li>Creates visual elements for weekly services, including but not limited to screen graphics, motion graphics, special video graphics, name supers, etc.</li><li>Assists in the design and production of special event design pieces, including but not limited to Vision Sunday, Easter, Men’s Conference, Women’s Conference, Christmas.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Brand Awareness:</div><ul><li>Protects the James River Church brand by creating visually cohesive designs consistent with the James River Church brand. Words that describe the JRC brand include but are not limited to “life, joy, happy, enthusiasm, encouragement,” etc.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Job Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Two (2) years of professional graphic design experience working for a fast-paced business or church; OR</li><li>Any equivalent combination of training and experience.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Demonstrate the ability to monitor and manage several assignments concurrently, including collaborating with Creative Team staff and church-wide departments in the execution of photography and graphic design projects as assigned.&nbsp;</li><li>Comfortable with and thrives while working under tight deadlines and pressure, maintaining a professional demeanor.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Participates in multi-disciplinary and cross-departmental teams to develop concepts, storyboards, creative approaches, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Skilled in all areas of graphic design and displays a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates an aptitude for learning new computer software programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates the ability and willingness to help guide, as requested, the work students, volunteers, and interns to create concepts, comps, layouts, and final art.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be a strong team player and take direction well.</li><li>Demonstrates decision making and problem-solving abilities without immediate and constant supervision.</li><li>Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times with regards to phone, email, and other forms of communication.</li><li>Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and possess the ability to handle frequent interruptions.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers and general public.</li><li>Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, filing, telephone techniques, and office equipment, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.</li><li>Prefer the applicant have experience using the following programs/computers: Microsoft Word and Excel; PC and Mac.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.</li><li>Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned and required.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Code of Conduct and Character</strong></div><div>James River Church is Pastor-led and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws.&nbsp; As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:</div><div>1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; a. Daily devotional time with Lord.</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.</div><div>2. Develop a strong marriage and family life (if applicable). This includes:</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.</div><div>3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.</div><div>4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.</div><div>5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.</div><div>6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.</div><div>7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.</div>

Graphic Designer - Full Time

<div>Exciting opportunity to work on an amazing Information Technology Team. Do you have proven experience as a Software Engineer? Joyce Meyer Ministries is looking for a dynamic Senior Software Engineer. This role supports the mission to Share Christ – Love People by implementing functional software solutions aligned with end user needs and Joyce Meyer Ministries business goals. This includes directing software development projects, producing, testing and debugging code.</div><div><br></div><div>We continue to create and innovate new ways to promote unchanging truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We help those who are hurting in practical ways that make a difference. The ministry has 5 Core Values. They are Love, Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity. Joyce Meyer Ministries believes that you and your family are important. We believe that when you know you are valued, you help to make Joyce Meyer Ministries a better place to work and ensure a positive environment that supports the mission to Share Christ | Love People.<br><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop high-quality software design, architecture, and code</li><li>Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle, collaborating with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products</li><li>Provide recommendations to ensure Joyce Meyer Ministries has the best software development environment and tools needed to stay up to date with latest technologies</li><li>Document development phases and monitor systems, working with cross functional teams and leading engineers and developers to meet project goals and deadlines</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>2-5&nbsp; years' -C# development</li><li>2-5 years' .Net/.net core frameworks, object</li><li>2- 5 years' Object-oriented programming concepts</li><li>2-5 years' Web services/ Rest API's</li><li>2- 5 years' Enterprise application/web application design</li><li>2- 5 years' ASP.NET/MVC/Razor or equivalent</li><li>2-5 years' In-depth knowledge of relational databases (SQL, Postgres SQL, My SQL)</li><li>Sitecore development/experience a plus</li><li>Agile project methodology experience a plus</li><li>Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery and application development for Azure a plus</li><li>Great communication skills</li><li>Ability to work with a team and independently with minimal direction&nbsp;<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years equivalent working experience in related field</li></ul><div><br><strong>We’ve got you covered</strong> <strong>with perks:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Mission-driven job that also pays</li><li>Medical Plan with no out -of-pocket premiums</li><li>Generous HSA contributions</li><li>Free Dental</li><li>Free long- term disability and life insurance</li><li>Wholistic Wellness Program</li><li>Employee Assistance Program for you and your family</li><li>403 (b) generous matching</li><li>Discount on ministry resources&nbsp;</li><li>Options to work from home with a hybrid work environment</li><li>Paid time off&nbsp;</li><li>Professional Development</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul>

Software Engineer

<div><strong>Organization Profile</strong><br>The Operations Support Services Department provides services to support the mission and ministry of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod at the LCMS International Center.&nbsp; These services include: Building Services, Security and Reception Services, Meeting Services, Mail and Print Services, Information Technology Desktop and Infrastructure Support Services, Technology Application Services, and Overall Service Coordination. The Technology Application Group is dedicated to the Application of Technology solutions that enable Ministry and Business functions of LCMS, Inc to operate in the most innovative and cost-effective manner possible.&nbsp; The Technology Application Group provides technical support to the major LCMS Business Applications as well as many other Department specific tools.&nbsp; As prioritized by the LCMS Technology Steering Committee and OPS Team, provides technical expertise to approved projects.</div><div><br><strong>Reporting Relationships</strong></div><ul><li>Reports to the Associate Executive Director – Operations Support Services</li><li>Receives assignments from the Associate Director – Technology Application</li><li>Participates on project teams as assigned, reporting to Senior Software Technical Lead</li></ul><div><br><strong>Essential Job Functions</strong></div><ul><li>Serves as a technical resource for maintaining existing custom applications.</li><li>Assists in the User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) design of custom applications.</li><li>Assists in the delivery of application and database-related services including application development, integration, maintenance, and support programming as assigned.</li><li>Works with clients as assigned to define and document application and database requirements.</li><li>Supports the operation of mission critical business applications as assigned.</li><li>Assists in the administration of LCMS’ Microsoft 365 tenant as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Candidate must be able to demonstrate technical aptitude.</li><li>Candidate must have a positive attitude about learning a broad range skills and technologies.</li><li>Candidate must be proactive and able to maintain productivity with minimal supervision.</li><li>Candidate must be logical, organized, and thoughtful in their approach to solving problems.</li><li>Experience with the following is desired:<ul><li>Graphic design</li><li>Typescript, jQuery, JavaScript</li><li>React, ReactNative</li><li>Frontend Frameworks (Bootstrap, Google Material)</li><li>Rapid Prototyping Software (Adobe XD, Figma, others)</li><li>Express JS, NODE</li><li>CD/CI using GitLab or similar</li><li>Visual Studio Code</li><li>Microsoft Teams (Planner, Files, Chat)</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Travel as necessary to fulfill primary responsibilities.</li><li>Available to occasionally work unusual or long hours, including holidays and Sundays.</li><li>Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other members of the department.</li><li>Company-provided specialized equipment needed.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></div><ul><li>None.</li></ul>

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