Graphic Designer (Internal job title is: Graphic Design & Print Lead)

Employee Classification: Full-Time Regular

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Hours per week: 40

Who we are

The Crossing, A Christian Church exists for people to discover Jesus and the Journey. For many people, that journey often begins with a visit to our website, one of our weekend services or one of our many other dynamic environments. Filled with creative print and design elements that communicate the voice of The Crossing, these environments provide pathways for people to grow in their relationships with Jesus and each other.

Where you fit in

The Graphic Design and Print Lead is a position responsible for the overall design and look of The Crossing across all campuses. Through design, they show who The Crossing is to those who are skeptical about faith and those who are fully devoted followers of Christ. This position also works as a member of the Communications Team to collaborate on projects that help drive The Crossing’s mission, vision and values.

What you’ll be doing

Design

• Design Graphics and communications pieces for services, events, groups and more.

• Maintain a list of contractors that can be tasked with specific projects as needed.

• Consistently be on the lookout for new ideas and innovation in our design and work alongside the Communications team to implement.

• Work with ministries to make sure the needs of their projects are met.

Print

• Maintain printer relationships, ensure all print items from The Crossing run through proper channels, and are processed correctly from sending the request to delivery of the final products.

• Responsible for coding and submitting receipts for Print Items and ensuring they arrive as expected

• Examples of Print Items

  • Banners | Posters | Fliers | T-Shirts and Giveaways

Communications & Marketing Team Member

• Work with the Communications Team to effectively and appropriately communicate the mission, vision, and values of The Crossing

• Become a student of The Crossing by learning the “voice” and communication style of the Senior Pastor, Executive Team and Elders

• Work with ministries to help make their ministry happenings a success

• Find and apply ways to innovate and work more efficiently to move The Crossing forward

• Support the effective execution of Sunday services and events by taking pictures, assisting with social media, and by being available for other related items (as needed)

• Support the communications & marketing team with additional tasks as needed, including:

  • Copy editing

  • Social media responses

  • Basic Website updates

  • E-blast assistance

General

• Organize workflow and synchronize between Asana (task management), Slack (staff communications), Google Docs and others as needed

• Maintain necessary files in Dropbox to be accessed as needed by the Communications & Marketing Team

• Respond promptly to email and text messages during working hours

• Respond knowledgeably to general ministry questions, both internally and externally, via phone, email, and social media

• Assist in coordinating volunteers to assist in needed areas of Communications & Marketing

• Other related duties as needed

What you’ll bring to the team

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma

• Minimum Experience: Two Year in professional graphic design, creative assistant or related role

• Must demonstrate strong and effective technology experience in the following areas:

  • Role specific: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sunday Social, Dropbox, and others as needed

  • General: Gmail, Google Docs, Asana, and others as needed

• Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience with graphic design, and/or brand awareness

• Preferred Experience: Two years in an equivalent church setting or non-profit organization

• Must pass a pre-employment background check

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States

What’s expected of you

• The heart of a servant

• A teachable spirit

• A humble heart

• Exhibit spiritual maturity

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

• Pursue Christ-likeness daily

• Attend needed cross-functional meetings and department meetings

• Attend monthly All-Staff meetings and occasional staff events

• Participate in staff Prayer Days

• Attend any required conferences or seminars

• 40 hour work week

Staff Values

• We put our church values first

• We are committed to deepening our spiritual life

• We seize each opportunity to collaborate and diminish siloing

• We honor the responsibility we've been given

• We pursue excellence, not perfection

• We lead by the example of our lives

We champion the staff values daily and expect all staff members to join us in living these out.

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