WHO WE ARE:

Grace Fellowship is a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Christian church in the Capital District that believes in the authority of the Bible. All the Church’s teaching focuses on integrating the truth of God’s Word into our daily lives. Grace Fellowship’s mission is “to glorify God by making more and better disciples.” We believe that God, in His wisdom, has chosen us to be an integral part of helping to fulfill this mission. It’s Grace Fellowship’s goal to see our community continually moving forward in their journey towards being Christ-centered. Grace Fellowship has 3 locations: Latham, Halfmoon, and Saratoga.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Communications Director, the Graphic and Media Designer is responsible for executing the church’s visual and digital communication efforts. The ideal candidate has strong graphic design skills and can create compelling sermon series graphics, promotional materials, and digital content that aligns with our church’s mission and brand.
This role also involves managing social media content, responding to online engagement (comments, DMs, and emails), updating the website, and assisting with other communication needs as they arise.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Required KSAs
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong graphic design skills (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, ProPresenter)
• Experience with social media management (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
• Basic website management experience (WordPress)
• Familiar with current social media and design trends
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written
• An active member of Grace Fellowship
• Desired KSAs
• Associates degree from a 2-year college and/or 4 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic video editing or motion graphics experience (Adobe Premiere, After Effects)
• Photography or content creation experience
• Knowledge of email and Church Management platforms (Mailchimp, Planning Center, etc.)

• Maintain consistency with the church’s branding across all platforms
• Assist in managing external communications (advertising, promotion, press releases, etc.)
• Collaborate with Communications Department to design sermon series graphics, event promotions, and other digital and print materials
• Create engaging content for social media platforms. Monitor and respond to comments, direct messages, emails and other online interactions
• Update and maintain the church website, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Assist in developing strategies to increase engagement and reach
• Collaborate with ministry leaders to create visuals that support their initiatives
• Build cross-functional relationships with critical church staff, across all campuses
• Train ministry leaders in the proper use of the Communications Process and timelines