OAK CLIFF BIBLE FELLOWSHIP is hiring: Creative Services Coordinator in Dallas

Work as part of the Ministry Advancement team to develop the visual aspects of communication strategy, content development and brand identity and expression, supporting the Church’s mission and ministry program needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Participate in an annual strategic marketing planning session to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan to maximize membership, ministry and revenue growth for OCBF and affiliate organizations.
• Provide visual solutions for the promotional needs of ministries using a blend of creative skills and marketing awareness.
• Develop layout and production design for various communication materials (flyers, annual reports, brochures, presentations, brand trademarks, billboards, publication ads, banners, posters, postcards, t-shirts, etc.)
• Create, maintain and enforce brand style guides for OCBF and its affiliates.
• Work with the Digital Media Coordinator in developing digital content for email, text and mobile app marketing and social media channels.
• Work with the department’s contractors for graphic and web design to create visually compelling communication materials for events, programs, annual reports and marketing campaigns.
• Assist in coordinating webpage maintenance, ensuring ministry web pages, events calendar, and career postings are current and web links are working.
• Interact in a professional, courteous and timely manner with the Church’s ministries on their communication and promotional needs as part of the Spirit of the Ministry.
• Work closely with the Ministry Advancement team to keep abreast of all OCBF church and affiliates’ events and programs for proper scheduling, assignment, and management.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the communications team to improve synergy and enhance creativity in assigned projects.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in continuing education courses, professional organizations, seminars and workshops, reading current literature and maintaining professional contacts in the community.
• Provide additional duties as required to support the efforts of the department.
• Perform in a manner that strengthens the coordination of all organizational components of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church and its affiliates and the Ministry Advancement Department.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Design: Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images.
• Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; generates suggestions for improving work.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; communicates changes and progress.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent in graphic design, visual arts or the equivalent; two years direct responsibility for multi-faceted marketing program; strong working knowledge of marketing and design; experience with a variety of computer graphics and desktop publishing programs; familiarity with web design standards; excellent communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and other Abilities

• Knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite products.
• Presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, oral, and organizational skills.
• Ability to set priorities and achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse ethnic groups and high-risk populations.

Spiritual Commitment

All employees are expected to commit to Christ and to the philosophy, ministry and vision of OCBF and to help the church to meet the spiritual, social, emotional and physical needs of the church family.

Members are asked to commit to:

• Consciously pursuing spiritual growth by participating in the vital experience of the church.
• Faithfully give at least 10% of their income to the ministry of OCBF.
• Faithfully serve in one of the ministries of the church in a volunteer capacity.
• Agree to read and function under the guidelines and authority of the Church Constitution and By-Laws.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.