<div><strong>Salary Range:</strong></div><div>$75,000.00 To $83,000.00 Annually</div><div><br>At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel&nbsp; and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 70+ years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Today, God is using Awana to reach over 8.6 million kids in 140 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 91,000 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth. If you are passionate about being integral to reaching kids with the gospel, join us, and become a part of our global cause.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Summary</strong></div><div>This position is a vital force in advancing the ministry of Awana by bringing the power of visual storytelling to life, creating engaging and impactful discipleship resources that inspire and equip children, leaders, and churches worldwide. With a passion for the gospel and a heart for ministry, this role leads the creative vision and execution of designs that meet ministry objectives in compelling ways. Collaborating closely with and serving cross-functional teams—including marketing, messaging, and donor development—this position ensures a cohesive brand identity that reflects the mission of Awana. Through innovation and excellence in visual storytelling, this role plays a crucial part in expanding the reach and impact of the Awana ministry across the globe.<br><br></div><div>This position is primarily remote with occasional travel required based on strategic organizational meetings. Primary travel locations would be our offices in St. Charles, IL or Nashville, TN.<br><br></div><div>Hiring Range for this position is: $75,000 to $83,000 annually.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Who We Are Looking For:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>An exemplary leader who builds, mentors, and engages assigned team(s) while ensuring the team’s processes and work exceed the standards of operational and cultural excellence.&nbsp;</li><li>Team players who support, uphold, and demonstrate the Awana values in internal and external communications and relationships.</li><li>Collaborative partners who have a natural ability to create genuine relationships with our internal team and external partners.</li><li>Logical problem solvers who proactively communicate workflow and/or deadline status to the team.</li><li>Self-motivated, goal-oriented professionals with a passion for helping fuel exponential ministry growth.</li><li>Flexible team members who are open to taking on new responsibilities and easily adapt to shifting priorities and needs.</li><li>Champions of children to belong, believe, and become resilient disciples.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></div><div><strong>Creative Leadership &amp; Vision</strong></div><ul><li>Establish and uphold the Awana visual identity across all print, digital, and multimedia platforms.</li><li>Lead the conceptualization and execution of high-impact design projects that align with the ministry’s mission and goals.</li><li>Guide the design direction for campaigns, curriculum, and marketing initiatives.</li></ul><div><strong>Team &amp; Project Management</strong></div><ul><li>Oversee and mentor a team of designers, ensuring excellence in creative execution.</li><li>Manage workflows, priorities, and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of projects.</li><li>Collaborate with vendors, freelancers, and agency partners as needed.</li></ul><div><strong>Cross-Departmental Collaboration</strong></div><ul><li>Partner with marketing, content, donor and product development teams to create engaging, mission-driven visuals that accomplish ministry objectives.</li><li>Support internal stakeholders by translating strategic goals into compelling creative solutions.</li><li>Ensure alignment between visual content and storytelling efforts across the Awana platforms.</li></ul><div><strong>Brand Consistency &amp; Innovation</strong></div><ul><li>Maintain and evolve the Awana brand guidelines to ensure consistency and relevance.</li><li>Stay informed about design trends and emerging technologies to enhance creative approaches.</li><li>Implement innovative design strategies that fit our relevant markets and enhance user experience and engagement.</li></ul><div><strong>Production &amp; Execution</strong></div><ul><li>Lead the design and production of digital, print, and video assets with hands-on oversight and creative direction.</li><li>Ensure high-quality execution of materials, balancing creativity with ministry and business objectives.</li><li>Manage budgets and resources for creative projects.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What You Need:</strong></div><ul><li>Minimum 7 years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or a related creative field.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing designers, creatives, or cross-functional teams.</li><li>Experience creating new brands or leading rebrands. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain brand guidelines while effectively communicating brand elements and their significance to both team members and external partners.</li><li>Experience in a ministry, nonprofit, or faith-based organization is a plus.</li><li>Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) desired with a concentration in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or similar from an accredited college or university. &nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.).</li><li>Knowledge of print and digital production processes, including working with vendors.</li><li>Intermediate Google Suite skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and UX/UI principles.</li><li>Valid State driver’s license. &nbsp;</li><li>US Passport Required.</li><li>General understanding of the Bible and the Christian Church in its various expressions preferred.</li><li>Experience with Awana Club, curriculum, resources, &amp; solutions is a plus.</li><li>Eligibility to work in the United States is required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Spiritual Life</strong></div><div>Must be a born-again Christian. Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Must be in agreement with the Awana Doctrinal Statement.&nbsp; Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through a local church. Regularly engages in reading the Holy Bible as a guide and standard for living.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Physical Demands/Working Conditions&nbsp;</strong></div><div>While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to communicate. The team member is also required to regularly utilize computer equipment (e.g., screens and keyboards) to perform work. Awana recommends maintaining ergonomic posture, utilizing properly positioned computer equipment to minimize strain, and taking regular breaks to stretch and move around. Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision. Local and out-of-town, overnight and occasional international travel may be required.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What We Offer:&nbsp;</strong></div><div>As a ministry that equips leaders to reach kids with the gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship, we value our team that makes this happen and are excited to offer:&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Mission-driven work that changes the lives of children and youth around the world.&nbsp;</li><li>Intentional connection, flexibility, family, and community engagement are part of our culture.</li><li>Remote-first work environment, allowing you to do the majority of your work from where it is you call "home”. We also have two office locations designed for collaborative work and connection with colleagues in St. Charles, Illinois, and Nashville, Tennessee, that can be used at your convenience.</li><li>Benefits package, including a variety of programs you can choose from to meet you and your family’s needs. Some of these include medical, dental &amp; vision health insurance, paid family leave, 401(k) &amp; Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer match, generous paid vacation &amp; holidays, adoption assistance, an employee wellness program, and more!&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><em>This Job Description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time based on the needs of the organization and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons. Please note, this opportunity is contingent upon favorable completion of a reference check, background check, and I-9 completion.&nbsp;</em></strong></div>

Art Director

<div><strong>Description</strong></div><div>The Graphic Designer participates in creative vision meetings for assigned projects, collaborating with the product development team to create a graphic package specializing in print that includes book covers, interior layouts for print, branding and packaging design, and digital assets. A successful candidate possesses a high level of professionalism, excellent attention to detail, a strong creative vision, developed technical and organizational skills, and the experience to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.&nbsp; This role adheres to and promotes Ascension’s values by performing all duties in a manner that supports and contributes to the achievement of Ascension’s goals while providing continuity and creative innovation in support of the Company’s marketing message.<br><br></div><div><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></div><ul><li>Conceive and implement concepts and strategies for parish and school curriculum in the Catholic market; usher the curriculum projects from concept to creation.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with managers, product managers and marketing team to obtain knowledge of project scope and objectives</li><li>Review print layouts to ensure brand standards and core values are reflected (truth and beauty of the Catholic faith)</li><li>Color correction, image manipulation, and creation of original art (Photoshop, Illustrator)</li><li>Facilitate brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas</li><li>Lead the development and presentation of creative strategy&nbsp; for curriculum.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for creating a cohesive image that embodies Ascension’s brand identity, which can range from logos to book layouts to traditional marketing materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify the aesthetic direction of all curriculum projects and clearly present those ideas to the team.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete layout and cover designs within&nbsp; allotted time frames.</li><li>Communicate and collaborate with outside vendors, such as illustrators, design agencies, ebook designers, etc.</li><li>Work with the project manager to recruit outside contractors as needed</li><li>Participate in team discussions as they relate to improving Ascension’s creative process and Team and Company culture.</li><li>Create digital graphics for social media and websites.</li><li>Prepare document files, including preflight for printers and other outside vendors</li><li>Work closely with team members in all departments to meet tight deadlines with a high volume of changes</li><li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously in various stages of development</li><li>Keep track of project schedules and deadlines&nbsp;</li><li>Organize and maintain files within the team’s system.</li></ul><div><br><strong>COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS</strong></div><div>Graphic Design | Image Editing | Internal Communications | External Communications | Layout Design | Presentations/Presenting | Print Management | Print Production | Problem-Solving | Staff Training | Typography | Graphic Design Software | Presentation Software | Team Collaboration Software | Adobe Creative Suite | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Adobe Photoshop | Stock Image Search<br><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>BS/BA in Graphic Design, Fine Art, Design, Marketing or a related field.</li><li>Specializing in print production and/or book layout.</li><li>5+ years of experience in design.</li><li>A strong understanding of brand development, advertisement, and multichannel marketing concepts.</li><li>Current knowledge of technological innovations in digital and graphic design across all channels. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience using Mac products is preferred.</li><li>An awareness of current trends in technology, promotional campaigns, print, and visual design.</li><li>An extensive online portfolio that includes samples of your work.</li><li>Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.</li><li>Expertise in print production needs, timelines, and turnarounds.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.</li><li>Outstanding organizational skills.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate with the creative team and the Schools Team.</li><li>Flexibility to move from project to project quickly and efficiently.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Well-versed in Catholic theological concepts and terminology.</li><li>Occasional travel to Exton, PA, is required.</li><li>Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li><li>Retirement Plan (401k)</li><li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &amp; AD&amp;D)</li><li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Public Holidays)</li><li>Profit-Sharing</li><li>Medical Leave</li><li>Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)</li><li>Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li><li>Work From Home</li><li>Wellness Resources</li></ul>

Graphic Designer

<h3>The Position</h3><div>Church Media Squad is looking for a <strong>Marketing Director</strong> to join our growing Squad. At Church Media Squad, we exist to make church media better by helping local church ministries with all of their media related needs.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br>Our new <strong>Marketing Director</strong> will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, driving brand awareness, generating and warming leads for the Sales Squad, fostering engagement, and managing all social media accounts for the company. This role is critical in helping us achieve our mission of making church media better. The Marketing Director is a full-time, salaried position.<br><br></div><div><br>All Church Media Squad employees work completely remotely. Full-time employees receive a company computer after their first six weeks. Church Media Squad is an Apple-only environment.</div><h3><br>About Church Media Squad:</h3><div>Church Media Squad is based out of Salt Lake City, UT. The state of Utah has the lowest percentage of Christians in the country, with the Salt Lake Valley having less than 5% who consider themselves part of the Christian faith. Send a picture of Salt Lake City to michael@churchmediasquad.com to show interest in this position. Our Founder’s goal and hope is to be part of God's transformative movement in the Salt Lake Valley by making our base of operations here and helping church plants in Salt Lake Valley.&nbsp;<br><br>We have seven Squad Goals at Church Media Squad that help define how we operate and interact with our client churches and each other. You can read the Squad Goals here.</div><h3><br>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Proven track record in marketing leadership roles, preferably in a church-market business.</li><li>Preference given to candidates who have 3-5 years of experience leading marketing efforts for a church-market business.</li><li>Strong understanding of lead generation and nurturing strategies, content marketing, as well as brand management.</li><li>Proficiency in social media management across various platforms.</li><li>Outstanding communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to drive results.</li><li>Must submit a portfolio link with the application showcasing a variety of marketing examples, including metrics on the campaigns’ effectiveness.</li><li>Familiarity with these tools is a plus but not a requirement:<ul><li>Notion</li><li>Meta Business Suite</li><li>InDesign</li><li>Squarespace</li><li>WordPress</li><li>Slack</li><li>Airtable</li><li>ClickUp</li></ul></li><li>We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working for a church. This firsthand experience enables us to better serve the church staff we collaborate with daily.<br><br></li></ul><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Lead Generation &amp; Nurturing: Develop and execute strategies to generate, nurture, and convert leads, supporting growth across all brands.</li><li>Marketing Strategy: Create comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with TheSquad’s goals and adjust based on performance insights.</li><li>Brand Management: Oversee brand consistency, ensuring messaging and visuals reflect our identity across all platforms.</li><li>Multi-Brand Oversight: Manage marketing efforts for TheSquad’s three primary brands—Church Media Squad, Remix Church Media, and Church Circle.</li><li>Content &amp; Digital Marketing: Lead content creation, SEO, email marketing, and digital advertising efforts to engage target audiences.</li><li>Analytics &amp; Reporting: Track marketing performance, analyze data, and optimize strategies for better results.</li><li>Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns to promote products and services effectively.</li><li>Market Research: Monitor industry trends, audience behaviors, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.</li><li>Vendor &amp; Partnership Management: Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and outsourced marketing partners (e.g., CMN, Inkollective, Jonathan Malm) to support marketing initiatives.</li><li>Department Leadership: Align the department with Squad Goals, lead bi-weekly check-ins, support hiring, manage conflicts, and oversee time-off requests.</li><li>Team Collaboration: Work closely with Squad members via Slack and participate in regular team meetings to ensure alignment.<br><br></li></ul><h3>Other Details:</h3><ul><li>Reports to the CEO.</li><li>Higher internet speeds are helpful for this position!&nbsp;</li><li>This is a W2 Employee position with a starting salary range of $70,000-$80,000/year commensurate with experience and location.</li></ul>

Marketing Director

<div>TGC seeks qualified candidates to serve as Designer for the theological journal Themelios. The Designer creates PDF and web-versions of the journal’s three issues per year, under the direction of the Themelios General Editor. The Designer is an independent contractor who is compensated $1,000 for completed work on each issue.</div><div><br><strong>Description</strong></div><div><strong><em>Themelios </em></strong><strong>Designer</strong></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Technical competence and experience working with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word software and with the WordPress web platform.&nbsp;</li><li>Glad agreement with TGC’s <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/about/foundation-documents/">Confessional Statement and Theological Vision for Ministry</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Completed bachelor’s degree (B.A. or equivalent) in any field is the minimum standard, though graduate training in theology is beneficial.</li><li>A working knowledge of Hebrew and Greek.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to meet editorial deadlines.</li></ul>

Themelios Designer - Contract

<div>Job Description<br>Works in collaboration with the Associate Director(s) of Marketing and Communications. Conceptualizes<br>and executes development of print resources for internal and external use. Maintains the consistency of<br>organization-wide visual branding. The Print Media Designer will be an integral part of providing<br>exceptional, informative, and engaging products to promote recovery and healing for men, women, and<br>churches.<br><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Expertise in Adobe CS, with emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop</li><li>Experience with Google Workspace, productivity applications (Asana preferred)</li><li>Mastery in designing for print and publishing</li><li>Excellent time management</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and multitask</li><li>Minimum 5 years graphic design experience</li><li>Ability to collaborate with a team for desired outcomes</li><li>Exceptional listening skills and ability to understand design needs</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices</li><li>Ability to work well independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent creativity and innovation</li></ul><div><br><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Maintain, communicate, and update organization, event, product, department, and team branding and style guides</li><li>Conceptualize, ideate, design, and layout print resources in collaboration with MarCom</li><li>Create templates and SOPs and train other employees in their use</li><li>Manage projects, including tasks, milestones, and timelines, coordinating with team members as needed.</li><li>Creates or sources needed images, graphics, graphs, charts, and illustrations. Packages files for future use and distribution.</li><li>Creates branding for new resources, based on market research, message, target audience, and author direction.</li><li>Format covers and book interiors for print production, based on Pure Desire brand guidelines.</li><li>Export print files as needed for printers and production staff, including setting content on desired page size, using custom bleed and cut marks, communicating color vs. grayscale page order, and collating, folding, binding, and booklet settings.</li><li>Prepare resources for print and provide basic copyediting</li><li>Additional duties as assigned by MD</li></ul>

Print Media Designer

<h3>The Position</h3><div>Church Media Squad is looking for a<strong> Full-Time Graphic Designer</strong> to join our growing Squad.&nbsp; At Church Media Squad, we exist to make church media better by helping local church ministries with graphic and video production, communication and social strategy, website development, and full-scale branding.</div><div><strong><br>Our new Graphic Designer</strong> will help aid in the weekly graphic design needs of the Church Media Squad clients as well as daily communications with said clients.&nbsp; The Graphic Designer position is a full-time position.<br><br></div><div>All Church Media Squad employees work completely remotely. Full-time employees receive a company MacBook Pro after their first six weeks. Church Media Squad is an Apple-only environment.</div><div><br></div><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Required proficiency with:<ul><li>Photoshop - Expert</li><li>Illustrator - Intermediate to Expert</li><li>InDesign - Intermediate to Expert</li></ul></li><li>Must submit a portfolio link with the application. <strong>Only portfolios containing the following project types will be considered:</strong><ul><li>Sermon Series Designs</li><li>Social Posts</li><li>Merch - T-Shirts, Stickers</li><li>Custom Illustration</li><li>Large Layout - Booklets of 4+ pages</li><li>Small Layout - Connect cards, Brochures</li></ul></li><li>Familiarity with these tools is a plus but not a requirement: Slack.com, ClickUp.com, &amp; Dropbox.com</li><li>Preference is given to applicants based in the United States or other North American countries. However, Church Media Squad employees are located worldwide, so any application is welcome.</li><li>We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working for a church. This firsthand experience enables us to serve better the church staff we collaborate with daily.<br><br></li></ul><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Work assigned workload based on projects from our Project Managers Squad.&nbsp;</li><li>The official working time for all member-facing Squad Members is +/- 2 hours of 9AM - 5 PM Central Standard Time (CST).</li><li>Work with Squad Churches (our clients) during the design process, including drafts, revisions, and final file creation/delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicate with design clients via ClickUp with a high level of customer support and care. Send a meme or gif showing how you feel about working in customer service to kyra@churchmediasquad.com.</li><li>Regularly be in contact with the Squad via our company Slack</li><li>Bi-weekly 1:1s with your Squad Lead (direct manager)</li><li>Act as a community expert and mentor within Church Circle, engaging in discussions, sharing insights, and, if applicable, leading webinars or workshops to support collaboration and education among ministry professionals.<br><br></li></ul><h3>Other Details:</h3><ul><li>Reports to a Squad Lead (direct manager).</li><li>High-speed internet is required for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This is a full-time, W2 employee position with a starting pay range of $21.63 - $26.44 per hour. Pay is dependent on location and experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Church Media Squad has an annual pay raise consideration period every January after your first full year of employment.<br><br></li></ul><h3>About Church Media Squad:</h3><div><br>Church Media Squad is based out of Salt Lake City, UT. The state of Utah has the lowest percentage of Christians in the country, with the Salt Lake Valley having less than 5% who consider themselves part of the Christian faith. Our Founder’s goal and hope is to be part of God's transformative movement in the Salt Lake Valley by making our base of operations here and helping church plants in Salt Lake Valley.<br><br></div><div>We have seven Squad Goals at Church Media Squad that help define how we operate and interact with our client churches and each other.</div>

<div>The Digital Designer works directly with MSUS Marketing leadership, team stakeholders to design and implement brand driven creative for digital communication strategies through email, social media, and website platforms.<br><br>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.</div><ul><li>Manage Mercy Ships online identity on social networking platforms, design and execute strategies for donor facing email communications.</li><li>Design, update and manage content (written, images, video) as needed for implementation via digital communication platforms to reach and influence target audiences, and increase revenue.</li><li>Develop, expand and engage online community – implementing growth and engagement strategies, working to convert fans/followers into donors and volunteers.</li><li>Analyze and report effectiveness of social activities/campaigns and determine key learnings to maximize results.</li><li>Recommend marketing strategies for increasing donor numbers and average gifts, exponential public awareness and engagement, using cost effective tactics.</li><li>Assist Webmaster to maintain and update mercyships.org as appropriate with approved content.</li><li>Be able to work in a team environment, providing direction and assistance directly to the Marketing Team as well as handling web-related requests from various departments at the ISC and internationally.</li><li>Work Closely with outside agencies and provide strategic direction on behalf of Mercy Ships brand.</li><li>Research and stay informed on industry and media changes and opportunities.Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Requirements)</strong></div><ul><li>The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.</li><li>Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, with working knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator a plus), Pardot, MailChimp, CRM (WordPress), HTML and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Social media multi-platform experience in a professional capacity, including channel monitoring and management</li><li>Strong organization and communication skills</li><li>Reliable copy editing and graphic design skills.</li><li>Knowledge of production standards and requirements for various digital assets including social media channels, email, landing pages and web graphics.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, listening and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to think proactively and take initiative.</li><li>Able to work independently and in a team setting.</li><li>Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision, and committed to its core valuesUnderstand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability</li></ul><div><strong><br>Education And Experience</strong></div><div>The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required.</div><ul><li>College Degree in computer related field preferredGraphic Design experience preferred</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in related field</li><li>Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year</li></ul>

Digital Designer

<div><strong>The Position</strong></div><div>Church Media Squad is looking for a<strong> Full-Time Graphic Designer (Strategy Division)</strong> to join our growing Squad.&nbsp; At Church Media Squad, we exist to make church media better by helping local church ministries with graphic and video production, communication and social strategy, website development, and full-scale branding.<br><br></div><div>Our new <strong>Graphic Designer (Strategy Division) </strong>will help aid in the weekly graphic design needs of the Church Media Squad clients across the <strong>branding, web, and social media departments</strong>. The Graphic Designer position is a full-time, hourly role.</div><div><br>All Church Media Squad employees work completely remotely. Full-time employees receive a company MacBook Pro after their first six weeks. Church Media Squad is an Apple-only environment.<br><br></div><div><strong>About Church Media Squad:</strong></div><div>Church Media Squad is based out of Salt Lake City, UT. The state of Utah has the lowest percentage of Christians in the country, with the Salt Lake Valley having less than 5% who consider themselves part of the Christian faith. Our Founder’s goal and hope is to be part of God's transformative movement in the Salt Lake Valley by making our base of operations here and helping church plants in Salt Lake Valley.<br><br></div><div>We have seven Squad Goals at Church Media Squad that help define how we operate and interact with our client churches and each other. <a href="https://churchmediasquad.com/s/ChurchMediaSquad-SquadGoals.pdf">You can read the Squad Goals here</a>.<br><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</div><ul><li>Required proficiency with:<ul><li>Photoshop - Expert</li><li>Illustrator - Intermediate to Expert</li><li>InDesign - Intermediate to Expert</li></ul></li><li>Must submit a portfolio link with the application. <strong>Only portfolios containing the following project types will be considered:</strong><ul><li>Logos</li><li>Branded Suite (banners, business cards, etc.)</li><li>Social Media Posts, Carousels, Campaigns</li><li>Merch</li></ul></li><li>Familiarity with these tools is a plus but not a requirement:<ul><li>Slack</li><li>ClickUp</li><li>Dropbox</li><li>Corebook</li><li>Squarespace</li></ul></li><li>Preference is given to applicants based in the United States or other North American countries. However, Church Media Squad employees are located worldwide, so any application is welcome.&nbsp;</li><li>We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working for a church. This firsthand experience enables us to serve better the church staff we collaborate with daily.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</div><ul><li><strong>Branding Squad (~15-25h per week):</strong><ul><li>Building <strong>Stylescapes</strong> (curated design boards based on a client Creative Brief).</li><li>Building out high-quality <strong>brand deliverables</strong> including print-ready files, digital and social graphics, and flawless mockups that provide a visual representation of the member’s brand.</li><li><strong>Logo development</strong> as needed. Sketch, vectorize, and build out unique, bold, and responsive logos.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Social Media Squad: (~10-15h per week)</strong><ul><li>Create <strong>social media graphics</strong>, including quote graphics and carousels for sermon content.</li><li>Build out specific social media graphics for plans from <strong>existing main designs</strong></li></ul></li><li><strong>Web Squad: (~5h per week)</strong><ul><li>Create graphics including but not limited to case study <strong>mockups</strong>, member-facing <strong>PDFs</strong> &amp; resources, website <strong>social sharing images</strong>, and site-launch celebration <strong>social packs</strong>.</li><li><strong>Photo</strong> Optimization &amp; Organization</li></ul></li><li>Work closely with the <strong>Branding, Web, and Social Media Squads</strong> to understand project needs and deliver on design requests.</li><li>Participate in regular check-ins with all three departments to stay updated on project progress and priorities.</li><li>Provide insights on clients who have subscribed to all products to ensure cohesive and integrated design solutions.</li><li>Prioritize and manage multiple design projects, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.</li><li>The official working time for all member-facing Squad Members is +/- 2 hours of 9AM - 5 PM Central Standard Time (CST).</li><li>Communicate with design clients via ClickUp with a high level of customer support and care. Send a meme or gif showing how you feel about working in customer service to ashley@churchmediasquad.com.</li><li>Regularly be in contact with the Squad via our company Slack</li><li>Bi-weekly 1:1s with your VP of Strategy Division (direct manager)<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Other Details:</strong></div><ul><li>Reports to a VP of Strategy Division (direct manager).</li><li>High-speed internet is required for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This is a full-time, W2 employee position with a starting pay range of $21.63 - $26.44 per hour. Pay is dependent on location and experience.</li><li>Church Media Squad has an annual pay raise consideration period every January after your first full year of employment.</li></ul>

Graphic Designer (Strategy Division)

<div><strong>Reports to Senior Digital Design Manager</strong></div><div>The Junior Graphic Designer works under the leadership of Word on Fire’s Senior Digital Design Manager to create graphics for digital distribution according to pre-established templates. The Junior Graphic Designer creates graphics for all areas of the ministry’s outreach, but specifically for use on the website, the Word on Fire Institute, and all social media channels.</div><div><strong>Location:</strong> Remote</div><div><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time</div><div><em>Please submit samples of your work with your application.</em></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Produce graphics associated with the marketing of new products via email, digital ads, and through dedicated landing pages</li><li>Create product mockups for marketing outlets according to pre-established standards&nbsp;</li><li>Creatively formulate thumbnail and social media graphics to promote products and events&nbsp;</li><li>Review the products listed in our ecommerce platform (Shopify) and the WOF Store pages for design consistency&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with the creation of&nbsp; web and social media graphics daily for new resources from all areas of the ministry&nbsp;</li><li>Select art to accompany graphics that is in line with the Word on Fire ethos and established style</li><li>Contribute to the ministry’s print and product design needs including the <em>Evangelization &amp; Culture</em> journal, flyers for marketing and promotion, direct mail pieces, etc.</li><li>Design slide deck presentations according to brand templates and standards</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop</li><li>Results-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time manager</li><li>Organizational skills and close attention to detail</li><li>Ability to mimic WOF style and ethos through the selection of art and various typefaces to be used in publications</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>1-2 years of similar experience</li><li>Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire</li><li>Knowledge of social media trends, styles, and expressions</li><li>Experience with Adobe Indesign</li><li>Experience with Google Slides, Keynote, and PowerPoint</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Mission</strong></div><div>Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.</div><div>Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Employee Benefits</strong></div><div>Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:</div><ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability</li><li>Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity</li><li>A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution</li><li>Generous paid time off and paid holidays</li><li>Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary</li><li>Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!</li></ul>

Junior Graphic Designer

<div>We are currently hiring a Senior Graphic designer to represent life-changing causes, products, and organizations along with the Givelify brand by creating world-class digital, print, and physical assets.&nbsp;</div><div><br>Givelify is a remote-first, fintech-for-good company where brilliant minds come to power the most loved and trusted online and mobile giving app platform. Thanks to over 1.3 million generous donors, we have helped over 60,000 nonprofits and places of worship raise more than $4 billion. Together, we are changing our world with kindness and generosity. &nbsp;</div><div><br>Inc. 5000, the Stevie® Awards, Gartner, Forbes, and many more have recognized our story, innovations, and achievements. Our award-winning team builds products and experiences that put more good into the world. We love to take on big challenges because we know our work matters. &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Come make an impact at one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Be part of a talented team of big-hearted individuals, earning competitive pay with excellent benefits.<br><br></div><div>As a Senior Graphic Designer, you can lead design initiatives, imagine novel solutions, and work cohesively with other teams across the company. You are well-versed throughout the design process, from strategy and concept to final delivery in digital, print, and physical assets. You can effectively manage multiple projects by communicating and collaborating with project management and other stakeholders, and you deliver high-quality output on time.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>You have an eye for aesthetics and know how to express concepts through stunning visuals. You believe that design can be used to inspire people to do more good in the world.&nbsp;</div><div><strong><br>As Givelify’s Senior Graphic Designer, you will get to:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Set and communicate the design direction for projects by facilitating design strategy conversations with stakeholders, teammates, and creative leadership&nbsp;</li><li>Create stunning designs for a large audience across digital, print, and physical mediums that support Givelify’s strategic objectives&nbsp;</li><li>Personally know and represent Givelify’s customers, audiences, value propositions, and business strategy in your designs&nbsp;</li><li>Champion the Givelify brand in your designs&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to elevating design at Givelify through mentoring, thought leadership, and supporting functional design objectives&nbsp;</li><li>Partner frequently with project managers, marketers, business stakeholders, and creative leadership&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong><br>Your experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree</li><li>4+ years of demonstrated experience (please submit portfolio or link to work)&nbsp;</li><li>3+ years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)&nbsp;</li><li>Contemporary, user-centric design aesthetic with an eye for typography, color palettes, and layout hierarchy&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to manage and work on multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible with changing demands&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working cross-functionally&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent organization, planning, execution &amp; time management skills&nbsp;</li><li>Superior attention to detail&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong><br>Your superpowers:</strong></div><ul><li>Integrity-Demonstrates congruence in thought, speech, and action. Can be trusted to act with courage and to do the right thing&nbsp;</li><li>Collaboration-Fosters productive relationships; values others' opinions, shows appreciation and seeks to understand different perspectives&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Focus-Adopts a human-centric approach that meets or anticipates customers' needs when developing solutions&nbsp;</li><li>Drive for Results-Can be relied upon to be resourceful &amp; tenacious in achieving key desired results</li><li>Effective Communication-Communicates frequently using clarity and appropriate methods/tools of communication</li><li>Problem-Solving-Is resourceful and creative in solving complex issues. Uses sound judgment, data, and collaboration</li></ul><div><strong><br>Our culture:</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>We are a virtual team of award-winning and high-performing professionals who innovate and collaborate to fulfill our mission to instantly connect people to causes that matter most to them so they can change their world with kindness and generosity. Our four keys to success - integrity, heart, simplicity, and wow - fuel our passion to be recognized among the tech industry’s most inclusive and purpose-driven workplaces.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><br>We are steadfast in our conviction to overcome challenges while performing meaningful work alongside some of the most brilliant minds and biggest hearts. It propels our growth as individuals and as a team. We are committed to respecting each other in our workplace, firmly believing diversity is our strength.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>At the heart of everything we do are our giving community, our donors, and our partner organizations. We lean on research and human-centered design to consistently push the envelope and innovate our products and customer experiences. &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>We take great pride in providing competitive pay, full benefits to help care for you today and in the future, amazing perks (including flexible PTO), and, most importantly, the opportunity to put passion and purpose front and center.&nbsp;</div><div><strong><br>About Givelify:<br></strong><br></div><div>Givelify is the most loved and trusted online and mobile giving platform. Along with its powerful donation management system, it’s the fastest-growing technology for advancing generosity in the world. We instantly connect people to their heart’s impulse to do good with award-winning products and experiences. A global community of more than 1.3 million generous people support their favorite churches, places of worship, nonprofits, and causes with over $4 billion in donations across more than 60,000 organizations. Givelify leads all giving apps on the App Store and Google Play Store with more than 90,000 verified authentic reviews with an average 4.9 out of 5-star rating.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Ready to grow the world’s most loved online and mobile giving platform? Apply below 👇</div>

Senior Graphic Designer

<div><strong>Duties</strong></div><ol><li><strong>Graphic Design</strong><ol><li>Assist in graphic design projects for Joni and Friends materials including print material, email, social media graphics, and other assigned projects</li><li>Work within the Joni and Friends branding guidelines to ensure brand consistency</li><li>Work with Creative Team members and copy editors to create material layouts and final designs</li><li>Conceptualize visuals based on requests, present ideas, and prepare rough drafts and mockups</li><li>Review the Joni and Friends photo library and stock images to acquire relevant and engaging photos for all mediums and perform light edits as needed</li><li>Basic photo editing, as needed</li><li>Test graphics across various media, such as the website and social media</li><li>Revise designs after feedback and ensure quality of the final product</li><li>Handle standardized requests such as social media thumbnails and business cards<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Creative Concepts</strong><ol><li>Assist the Marketing team in the development of design and creative marketing concepts including campaign brainstorms and branded projects</li><li>Help develop and refine an overall aesthetic and unified look across Joni and Friends graphic media</li><li>As needed, assist Lead Photographer on styling photo shoots<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Graphic Request Administration</strong><ol><li>Process incoming graphics requests or forward them to the correct team member; utilize our project management system Asana</li><li>Review design requests and determine requirements</li><li>As assigned, oversee project lifecycle including coordination with external vendors (such as printers), project specifications, cost quotes, proofs, and final delivery</li><li>Help maintain and organize the archive of graphic assets in our digital asset management system, Orange Logic (training in Orange Logic will be provided.)<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Industry Trends</strong><ol><li>Stay up to date with current industry-leading software, technologies, design tools and applications</li><li>Stay informed on graphic design trends, related to print, web, and social media</li></ol></li><li><strong>Other duties and projects as assigned by the Supervisor to support department and organizational needs</strong></li></ol><div><strong><br>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith</li><li>Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry</li><li>Minimum of three years of graphic design experience</li><li>Be able to provide a strong design portfolio or work samples</li><li>A keen eye for aesthetics and details</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Ability to work methodically, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects</li><li>Must have knowledge of design principles and current digital technologies, along with an understanding of different digital channels, functionality, digital marketing best practices, and user experience requirements</li><li>Must possess excellent computer skills and strong capabilities in Microsoft Office 365 applications and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, and Illustrator) with the aptitude to learn additional software programs</li><li>Must enjoy working with others in a team environment and be flexible to meet the requirements of the department</li><li>Proficiency in content management systems (preferred)</li><li>Degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field is a plus</li><li>Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable</li></ul><div><br>Compensation is dependent upon the geographic area as this can be a remote position, but will fall into the $52,000 - $60,000 range.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/about/what-we-believe/">Statement of Faith</a> and Mission Statement (below) and be in agreement with both.<br><br></div><div><strong>Ministry Life:</strong></div><div>Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus” and perform their work with excellence.<br><br></div><div>Below outlines the biblical commission, vision, mission, values, and pillars of Joni and Friends:<br><br></div><div><strong>VISION</strong>: “A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”<br><br></div><div><strong>MISSION</strong>: “To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”<br><br></div><div><strong>BIBLICAL COMMISSION</strong>: “Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)<br><br></div><div><strong>VALUES:</strong></div><ul><li>Honor God in everything we do</li><li>Build relationships based on trust and respect</li><li>Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services</li><li>Practice responsible stewardship</li></ul><div><br><strong>FOUR PILLARS OF MINISTRY:</strong></div><ul><li>Lead Like Jesus*</li><li>Integration</li><li>Excellence in Your Area of Expertise</li><li>Best Christian Workplace</li></ul><div><br><em>* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).</em></div>

<div><strong>Overview<br></strong><br></div><div>Lifeway is hiring a full-time <strong>Graphic Designer.</strong> This Graphic Designer position will be responsible for the conceptualization, creation, and management of print and digital marketing assets across various platforms, with a strong focus on supporting B&amp;H Publishing, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources. This role involves crafting visually effective and engaging designs for web, social media, email campaigns, direct mail, and live events, aligning with the unique brand identity and messaging of Lifeway and B&amp;H Publishing. The ideal candidate should be both creative and detail-oriented, capable of delivering compelling visuals that drive engagement and reinforce the brand's mission within the Christian resource publishing industry.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Why Lifeway?</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><a href="https://team.lifeway.com/culture-code"><strong>Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code</strong></a>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><br>Responsibilities<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Collaborate with Brand Marketing Creative and other applicable teams in creative and pre-production planning for specific projects.</li><li>Create visual project representations through road maps and storyboards for both print and digital media.</li><li>Act as a marketing design representative for B&amp;H Publishing in collaborative meetings with other teams.</li><li>Continuously develop fresh, creative approaches to stretch the limits of visual expression, all the while supporting defined marketing strategy and upholding a commitment to excellence.</li><li>Ideate, curate, and create digital graphics that resource Lifeway and B&amp;H Publishing authors and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Remain current with industry trends and cutting-edge creative technologies, integrating inventive methods into visual content.</li><li>Collaborate with photographers to art direct and provide support for product and campaign photo shoots through the selection and coordination of shooting locations, props, and talent as needed. Minimal travel may be required.</li><li>Actively participate in weekly team meetings and regular project-specific meetings to foster and strengthen heathy working relationships with teammates, meet deadlines, ensure efficient workflows, and maintain seamless production processes</li><li>Ensure the management of a well-organized digital asset library, adhering to best practices for file organization, delivery, and archiving.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requried Experience and Skills:</strong></div><ul><li>3-5 years of professional graphic design experience; Related work experience may be considered to fulfill education requirement</li><li>Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite design applications including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop</li><li>Excellent collaborative and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Effective at managing time effectively to meet deadlines, with a focus on maintaining flexibility</li><li>Experience in coordinating and executing multiple creative projects in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to travel, occasionally overnight</li><li>Member of or attending an evangelical Christian church</li><li>Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work</li></ul>

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