Web and Graphic Specialist

Allen Jackson Ministries  reaches over 3,000,000 people per week through online streaming, television, radio, podcasts, books, and other resources. The ministry is led by the Senior Pastor of  World Outreach Church, Allen Jackson. He has served the church’s congregation since 1989, now consisting of 15,000+ individuals that meet on campus for in-person worship services. Our nation is in a season of shaking. And Allen Jackson Ministries plans to proclaim “Jesus is Lord” with clarity and courage—more broadly and in more ways—and that means growing our team. Our ongoing mission is to help people become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. You can learn more at AllenJackson.com and WorldOutreach.Church.

In this position you will work alongside a team of other content creators who develop video, audio, photography, copy, and more—while you develop and provide web and graphic designs. This includes the design and maintenance of our website (WordPress), app (SubSplash), store (StudioOnline). Another primary responsibility of this position is to create graphic designs for marketing communications and printed resources (book covers and interior layouts, direct mail, and other various projects). In this position you will also be a part of advancing our mission to help people become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ by helping model and convey our core beliefs in a holistic and inspiring way.

Specific for Position:

1. Collaborating with leadership and team members to help conceptualize and define the creative deliverables; and utilizing feedback to ensure the organization’s strategy is being met.
2. Ensuring that our web design, layout, navigation, functionality, quality, effectiveness, aesthetic appeal, and branding are organized and consistently executed successfully. This will include executing tasks concerning:

• Performing maintenance, backups, and scheduled updates
• Embedded elements, form integration, PDF downloads, and audio / video hosting
• Accurate and effective coding and SQL, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS languages
• Compatibility — API integration, operating systems, browsers, and devices
• Search Engine Optimization and Marketing (SEO and SEM) and Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising
• Performance speed, testing, and trouble shooting
• Collaborate with the IT Team to help safeguard the digital platforms by implementing security measures and performing backups to local directories for recovery.

3. Create graphics that adhere to consistent branding for all marketing campaigns, communications and digital platforms — mass emails, webpages, app, webstore, direct mail, social media, products, and more.
4. Submit deliverables for final approval to appropriate individual(s) within a time realm that allows for revisions before due date.
5. Work with out-of-house printers to ensure appropriate file layouts and specifications and aid in the ordering process of printed material and products.
6. Staying up to date on industry standards in fields related to this position, to make recommendations for ongoing improvements and overall excellence.
7. Compile regular reports for leadership showing the performance of the platforms you are responsible for.

Overall:

8. Create and maintain documentation of processes and procedures, as it relates to this position. Complete various tasks related to office administration and organization
9. Attend required meetings. Adhere to regular, timely, work-hour attendance. Participate in the life and events of the church, as needed.
10. Provide support for the Media Ministry’s donor participation events.
11. When needed, assist in cultivating volunteers to help with our efforts, generating a supportive group where volunteers can be active in ministry and feel a part of the church community.
12. Model and maintain awareness and alignment with the policies, procedures, mission, and vision of World Outreach Church, and our sincerely-held religious beliefs, to safeguard the integrity of our organization of faith.
13. Other duties, as assigned.

Specific for Position:

14. Bachelor's degree in Web Development and/or Graphics or related field; or relevant experience. Experience in the realm of Marketing and Communications is a plus.
15. Proficient in WordPress, and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internet. Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign) is preferred.
16. Knowledge of project management or collaborative platforms like Asana, Google Docs, and Dropbox, is a plus.
17. Proficient in My SQL, JavaScript, Access, HTML, CSS, with solid knowledge and experience in programming applications with open APIs.
18. Understanding of marketing principles – consistent branding, target audience, layout principles, aesthetic design concepts and typography.
19. Working knowledge of principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Paid Per Click (PPC), including keyword research and Google Analytics is preferred.
20. Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills – the ability to explain, sell and defend ideas, while remaining open to feedback and constructive criticism, even during multiple edits.

Overall:

21. Fully embrace, model, and maintain a holistic awareness and alignment with the policies, procedures, mission, values, and vision of Allen Jackson Ministries and World Outreach Church, and our sincerely-held religious beliefs, to safeguard the integrity of our organization of faith. Demonstrate a continued pursuit of spiritual, personal, and professional growth.
22. Ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality of information, both financial and personal, and comfortable leading, discussing, and processing personal and spiritual matters.
23. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels—both verbal and written. Actively creates and supports positive relationships, treating people with dignity, respect, integrity, compassion. Willing to contribute to a harmonious team effort.
24. Ability to multi-task and be self-starting and proactive. Can work independently, with little or no supervision, when needed. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to change.
25. Ability to maintain clear and concise communication on status or delay of ongoing work, to ensure smooth progress for the team.