Job Description

Communications Associate (Design)
First Woodway Baptist Church www.firstwoodway.org ABOUT FIRST WOODWAY Mission: We are a Christian community called to serve a world in need.
First Woodway Baptist Church is a multi-generational church located just outside Waco,
Texas with around 2,000 in attendance every weekend. We have 30+ members on staff, and we soak everything we do in prayer. The culture is casual, friendly, and feels like family. The Communications Team is looking to add a Communications Associate (Design) to the team by Summer 2023. If you have a good eye for aesthetics, a strong portfolio of work that is fresh and current, and a passion for Jesus, we would love to hear from you. JOB DESCRIPTION This position will work as a member of the Communications Team. Our team is responsible for print and digital publications, writing, photography, graphic design, storytelling, video production, website, mobile app, social media and decorating the campus for special events (Christmas, etc.). This specific position is heavy on creative; 70-80% of the work is focused on graphic design, producing graphics for a variety of media. Other responsibilities include helping in the planning and implementation of a broad range of communications and creative initiatives and jumping in on any team responsibilities as requested. Graphic Design & Layout:

• Print: weekly bulletin, posters, flyers, brochures, booklets, campus maps
• Branding: logos, stationery, imprints (shirts, mugs, etc)
• Environmental: large format visuals, campus wayfinding, art installations
• Digital Media: email publications, website headers, app graphics, social media graphics, powerpoint slides

Miscellaneous

• Assist the director in any number of ways to execute different projects: coordinating photo/film shoots, proofreading, researching ideas and vendors, installing themes/d\xc3\xa9cor, working with volunteer teams, etc.
• Maintain an organized filing system for media/graphics and make regular file updates in monday.com
• Cross-train in all areas of responsibility for our team: Website (WordPress),
• Podcasts (SoundCloud), Vimeo, Project Management (Monday.com), EmailPublications (MailChimp), Canva, PowerPoint, Mobile App & Live Stream(Subsplash), Photography, Social Media (Instagram & Facebook), and more

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to the Kingdom mission of First Woodway, evidenced by a willingness to jump in and do whatever is needed to serve the church
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Degree from an accredited university or college
• The ability to work well alone and within a team environment, as well as maintain positive relationships with a variety of personalities.
• A desire to continue learning new skills; growing and evolving as new programs, apps, and resources come onto the scene.

WHAT WE PROVIDE First Woodway provides a competitive compensation package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous benefits package including Health, Dental, Life and Disability insurance
- Three weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) every year
- Matching 403(b) Plan with immediate eligibility and vesting
- Standard Work Hours: Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Thursday: 8:00 am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm; Friday: 8:00 am \xe2\x80\x93 3:00 pm
- A great environment, team, and meaningful work! HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, candidates must provide a cover letter, resume, and a portfolio of work. Applications may be sent to mcarson@firstwoodway.org or mailed to: Melody Carson, Director of Communications
First Woodway
101 Ritchie Road
Woodway, TX 76712 *No phone calls, please Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodway, TX 76712: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance