Production Specialist And Designer

Description

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – The Communications Department at BGEA consists of the following areas: project management, ecommerce, email marketing, advertising, public relations/social media/promotion, creative services (graphic design, content writing/proofing and production), and Decision magazine, our official monthly publication. The department tells the story of what God is doing through the BGEA by creating print and online content that support the organization’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, negotiating paid and leveraging unpaid promotional placements, and engaging new and existing supporters with targeted content using a combination of indirect and direct communications channels.

Job Summary – The Production Coordinator and Designer implements graphic design layout and production art functions for assigned ministry areas of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and assists the Production Manager in conjunction with the production team in the coordination and processing of print purchasing, mailing production and fulfillment, scheduling, and status reporting of printed material projects as assigned by the Creative Services department.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides excellent quality layout and design for communications projects, producing detailed comps through completion of electronic graphic and layout files
• Performs expert skill level, “hands on” technical aspects of production work
• Communicates with other production staff and outside vendors regarding job specifications and other details
• Reviews, prepares, and collects electronic layout and support files for print vendors, clearly communicating specifications and accurately documenting job details
• Records or electronically transmits digital versions of collected project files, including operation of scanning equipment
• Performs layout corrections after proofreading review
• Coordinate assigned print projects with vendors, ensuring the highest quality and quickest delivery possible within a given budget for print, mailings, specialty items, fulfillment and advertising for BGEA Creative Services clients
• Project a positive image of production as a resource to BGEA, Creative Services clients.
• Continuously update electronic and hard copy project communication files during all phases of a project
• Ensure that dates and status reporting are accurate and current and schedules are updated as needed throughout the process.
• Understand and assist as needed in coordinating timely and accurate fulfillment of organizational mailings, including the process of routing proofs and obtaining final approvals from various staff and departments
• Meet deadlines and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Work closely with other members of the design team as a resource for paper and production techniques available through vendors in our industry
• Be a vendor connection for the design group
• Support published quoting procedures for all Ministry print projects, mail fulfillment and specialized campaigns
• Organize and coordinate approvals and signatures of required staff for purchase orders and requisitions for print projects, production and outside vendor services, and departmental equipment and supplies

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs press checks, ensuring that quality standards are met
• Archives files and photographs
• Advise departments about possible improvements or cost-saving alternatives
• Assist management staff members in other activities and assignments as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Four-year degree or equivalent from college or technical school; and 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Excellent design, creativity, conceptualization, and technical skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with clients, exercising discretion in interpreting their needs
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to display the attitude of a peacemaker and diplomat will be essential
• Highly motivated, dedicated, able to assume responsibility
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of print production process
• Knowledge of postal procedures, print production and purchasing
• Knowledge and proficiency in design on Macintosh system and with Creative Suite software (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop).
• Experience with or capacity to thoroughly utilized Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook on a Macintosh computer

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation
• Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects in a high-paced environment, with multiple interruptions
• Ability to work efficiently and productively under deadline
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing job parameters, deadlines, or directions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating flexibility when priorities change
• Ability to problem solve and find necessary solutions when problems arise
• Flexible when job parameters, deadlines, or directions change
• Note: This division is controlled by deadlines. Occasionally, working beyond standard hours and without prior notice is necessary.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in a conventional office environment
• Travel is not required

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16).
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6).
• We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15).
• We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. (Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7).
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10).
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. (1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15).
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. (1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23).
• We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15;1 Peter 3:15).
• We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9).
• We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. (Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15).
• We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. (Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10).
• We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of God’s merciful design and creative order. (Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5).

Expectations for Ministry Employment

As an employee of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association:

• I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
• I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
• I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
• I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.
• I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies
• I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.
• I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

The Title VII Exception for Employment

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long term and short term disability insurance
• Term Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• Minimum 12 days of vacation
• 10 sick days