Design & Communications

Cedar Mill Bible Church; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Cedar Mill Bible Church in Portland, OR seeks a Design & Communications Director to lead the church's visual presence across digital and print channels. You will oversee aesthetics, plan campaigns, and coordinate a team of volunteers and contractors for media production.

The role requires a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and collaboration with staff to reflect the church's mission and values.

Qualifications

• You are a follower of Jesus and align with our Statement of Faith and Seven Distinctives.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative work is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with MailChimp.
• Experience with Squarespace.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with video production or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to collaborate with team and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Create artwork packages for sermon series and adapt designs for sermon slides, announcements, digital signage, motion graphics, and other church media.
• Design and produce physical media (shirts, envelopes, invitations, banners, signage).
• Shape and unify the visual and narrative style of all materials.
• Design and create a weekly congregation newsletter.
• Gather communication requests from staff and plan communications.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize church communications across platforms.
• Keep website content up-to-date and visually appealing.
• Lead volunteers/contractors for social media, photography, and video production.

Skills

Graphic design

Project management

Creative direction

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MailChimp

Squarespace

Video production

Content management

Job description

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Design & Communications

Portland, OR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Cedar Mill Bible Church is rooted in Christ —we’re committed to becoming like Him and making Him known. We’re a growing church with deep roots, where multiple generations worship and serve together with real unity.

Overview:

The Design & Communications Director manages the church's design and communication efforts, ensuring a consistent, professional, and visually compelling presence across both digital and physical platforms. This role oversees Cedar Mill’s aesthetics and creates engaging, high-quality visual content that reflects the heart and mission of the church.

Key Responsibilities:

• Graphic Design:
  • Create artwork packages for sermon series and adapt designs for sermon slides, announcements, digital signage, motion graphics for worship, and other church-related media.
  • Design and produce physical media (e.g., shirts, giving envelopes, invitations, banners, and street signage).
• Communications:
  • Shape and unify the visual and narrative style of all communication materials.
  • Design and create a weekly email newsletter to the congregation that is both informative and personable.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Gather communication requests from staff and ministry leaders for upcoming events and announcements.
  • Plan, schedule, and prioritize the communication needs of the church.
  • Organize and ensure timely distribution of materials across various communication platforms.
• Website Management:
  • Regularly update website content (e.g., events calendar, ministry pages, etc.).
  • Collaborate with staff and ministry leaders to ensure website content is up-to-date and reflects necessary information.
  • Keep the website visually appealing with fresh photos and content updates.
• Create and manage a team of volunteers and/or contractors for social media, photography, and video production—including planning, shooting, and revisions—and occasionally executes these tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• First and foremost, you are a follower of Jesus and are willing to agree with our Statement of Faith ( click here ) and have a desire to live by our Seven Distinctives ( click here ).
• Proven track record of creative work, demonstrated through an existing portfolio (please include in application).
• Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience with email marketing tools (MailChimp).
• Strong understanding of website content management systems (Squarespace).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience with video production or a desire to learn it.
• Willingness to collaborate with a variety of team members and volunteers.

Schedule:

• Full-Time (on-site)
  • Work week: Majority of hours will be Sunday through Thursday.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary – starting at $60,000/year, based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage– medical (HSA-eligible plans available), dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings – participation in our 403(b)-retirement plan, with employer contributions after a qualifying period
• Generous time off – paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Life & disability insurance – basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided