<div>The Gideons International is an Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. While we are often recognized for our work with hotels, we also place and distribute Scriptures in strategic locations so they are available to those who want them, as well as to those who may not know they need them.</div>

<div><strong>Purpose and Scope<br></strong>The Copywriting Manager leads the development of compelling copy and creative concepts to engage, equip, and empower membership. Oversees the direction, tone, and consistency of content across various programs, products, services, and initiatives. Guides and mentors a team of writers while managing workflows to ensure timely and effective execution of marketing and editorial deliverables. Writes, edits, and reviews content for a wide range of materials, including print and digital ads, direct mail campaigns, in-house magazine articles, video scripts, and online communications (blogs, website, email, social media, etc.). Collaborates cross-functionally with stakeholders to align messaging with organizational goals and audience needs. Responsible for the coordination and execution of creative projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that drive engagement and impact.<br><br><strong>Essential Job Functions<br>Leadership &amp; Brand Communication</strong></div><ul><li>Leads the development and execution of verbal/written brand expression, ensuring consistency across all channels to various audiences.</li><li>Guides and mentors team members in aligning content with the Association’s brand, mission, and key messaging.</li><li>Consults with senior leadership to establish best practices for writing content and support materials.</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Creative Development &amp; Strategy</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Oversees collaboration with the senior content manager, graphic designers, art director, and project coordinators to manage the development and execution of multiple projects, from concept to final production.</em></li><li><em>Leads creative ideation sessions with the writers, developing innovative concepts that enhance brand impact.</em></li><li><em>Works closely with the art director to foster a collaborative culture between writers and designers from concept all the way through to deliverable completion.</em></li><li><em>Analyzes communication and marketing trends, implementing best practices to optimize engagement.</em></li></ul><div><em><br></em><strong><em>Editorial Oversight &amp; Quality Assurance</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Reviews, revises, and edits content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the defined proofing standards of The Gideons International.</em></li><li><em>Provides strategic guidance to project owners and other stakeholders on verbal/written brand communications.</em></li><li><em>Ensures all content is doctrinally sound and reflects an evangelical/biblical context.</em></li></ul><div><em><br></em><strong><em>Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Field Research</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Conducts interviews with members, clients, and other stakeholders for content development, which may require travel.</em></li><li><em>Keeps project owners, supervisors, and team members informed of project deliverable status and provides marketing insights to optimize effectiveness.</em></li><li><em>Leads communication and engagement with the Editorial Board to gain feedback and ideas for continuous improvement of The Gideon magazine.</em></li></ul><div><em><br></em><strong><em>Digital Marketing &amp; Automation</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Develops compelling copy for written and electronic communications, including email marketing, digital campaigns, and promotional materials.</em></li><li><em>Understands and applies basic concepts related to email marketing automation to improve engagement and outreach.</em></li><li><em>Stays up to date with marketing communication trends and cultural insights to enhance brand messaging.</em></li></ul><div><em><br></em><strong><em>Team Leadership</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Manages a team of writers, providing guidance, feedback, and input to refine their copy development.</em></li><li><em>Assigns tasks based on team members’ strengths, capacity, interest, and project priorities.</em></li><li><em>Promotes and hires interns, as needed, to assist with content development, testimony curation, and story archiving.</em></li><li><em>Oversees the performance management process, conducting regular check-ins to support individual growth and team success.</em></li><li><em>Identifies and addresses skill gaps within the team, offering training or development suggestions as needed.</em></li></ul><div><em><br></em><strong><em>Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training, &amp; Development<br></em></strong><em>Non-physical</em></div><ul><li><em>Follow verbal and written instructions.</em></li><li><em>Ability to use both PC and Apple based hardware and operating systems and widely-used software applications for either.</em></li><li><em>Ability to learn new software applications as necessary.</em></li><li><em>Ability to provide both analytical and creative skills.</em></li><li><em>Ability to communicate effectively with all divisions, vendors, and members.</em></li><li><em>Thorough understanding of current trends in copywriting and content development/marketing.</em></li><li><em>Thorough understanding of how to use language and visuals to inform, inspire, and motivate</em></li><li><em>Able to develop copy that aligns with the Style Guide of The Gideons International</em></li><li><em>Proficient in managing multiple projects and deliverables.</em></li><li><em>Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Teamwork, and Zoom</em></li><li><em>Experience with InDesign and Survey Monkey is a benefit but not a mustExperience using the Mac OS platform</em></li></ul><div><em><br>Physical</em></div><ul><li><em>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</em></li><li><em>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.</em></li></ul><div><em><br></em><strong><em>Mission Critical Competencies<br>SHARED VALUES</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Integrity</em></li><li><em>Excellence</em></li><li><em>Open Communication</em></li><li><em>Stewardship</em></li></ul><div><em><br></em><strong><em>CORE COMPETENCIES</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Ability to work closely with and influence others to achieve desired results.</em></li><li><em>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</em></li><li><em>Fosters a member-first culture</em></li><li><em>Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the organization’s culture in all actions and words.</em></li><li><em>Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.</em></li><li><em>Actively learns the various internal resources used in information gathering and content development.</em></li><li><em>Demonstrates a clear grasp of the interests and behaviors of various stakeholder segments.</em></li><li><em>Proven ability to keep a big picture perspective while dealing with very detailed information.</em></li><li><em>Fosters open communications and approachability.</em></li><li><em>Positive and constructive attitude.</em></li><li><em>Active listening skills.</em></li><li><em>Ability to work closely with and influence others to achieve desired results.</em></li><li><em>Must have excellent written and oral skills and be able to communicate with all levels of leadership and membership.</em>&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Work Environment and Time Requirements</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Climate-controlled office environment</em></li><li><em>Variations in work volume sometimes require extended working hours</em></li><li><em>Travel required as necessary</em>&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Minimum Qualifications</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field</em></li><li><em>5–10 years of creative, content, editorial or marketing experience</em></li><li><em>Social media content development desired</em></li><li><em>Work within tight deadlines</em></li><li><em>Submission of quality writing samples</em></li><li><em>Experience in writing multimedia copy</em>&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Preferred Qualifications</em></strong></div><ul><li><em>Working knowledge and understanding of the Association: Gideon policies, procedures, and</em></li><li><em>organizational structure</em></li></ul><div><em><br>This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.</em></div>

Manager, Copywriting

<div><strong>Purpose and Scope:</strong></div><div>The Sr. Systems Analyst, Product Development is primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and building technical requirements for medium to large cross-divisional projects that cover the The Gideons International digital products. The Sr. Systems Analyst will focus on the efforts of defining the technical requirements needed in all phases of software development and systems integration projects.<br><br>This position will also be involved in the technical testing of all developed software and ensure adequate support documentation that is required for the organization. &nbsp; This role will be working with internal and external technical development resources across multiple time zones and be seasoned in software product development.&nbsp; Additionally, The Sr. Systems Analyst may be assigned projects not related to IT product development, thus a background in project management applications like TeamWork with 3 to 5 years successful experience.&nbsp;</div><div><br>This position serves as a primary point of contact between the development teams and the business owners of the The Gideons International software products.&nbsp; This position will work to facilitate progress and good coordination between all groups related to the business and technical requirements.&nbsp; This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to ensure missional alignment, maximize Information System investments and improve the execution of project related business initiatives supported by the Information Technology department. The Sr. Systems Analyst will work closely with the IT Development partners, Project Management team, and will report to the Product Development Manager, Information Technology.</div><div><br><strong>Essential Job Functions:</strong></div><ul><li>Develop technical requirements for The Gideons International member and public facing digital products with an emphasis on the Gideon Bible App.</li><li>Develop system level documentation and supporting material for the support organization.</li><li>Assist development and business teams in adequate testing of enhancements and new systems.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the resource estimates and schedules to meet the yearly development goals of the product development team.</li><li>Assist in preparing project Plans, design documents, requirements, issue and risk lists, change requests and other&nbsp; key documentation for each project initiative as required.</li><li>Offer risk mitigation strategies and approach for applicable situations.</li><li>Assist, consult and coordinate various teams for definition of requests, requirements, specifications, approach, prioritization, and implementation.</li><li>Provide product testing models to ensure successful project deliverables. This may include coordinating to assure all testing efforts are performed for applicable projects. Models may include unit testing, load testing, end-to-end testing, and validation.</li><li>Collaborate with IT and development partners on projects that require coordinating across multiple divisions.</li><li>Assist the Project Management team to receive, record, and track all project requests in an accurate and clear manner for reporting to management and Executive Committee.</li><li>Participates in daily morning staff devotions; on a rotating basis serves by praying and reading Scripture in support of devotion leader</li></ul><div><br><strong>Working Relationships:</strong><br><strong>Reports To</strong>: Product Development Manager, Information Technology<br><strong>Management Responsibility</strong>: None<br><strong>Works Closely With</strong>: Senior Manager/Manager, IT Product Development and the Senior Leadership Team and Project Management team, IT, Stewardship, Membership Engagement</div><div><br><strong>Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training &amp; Development</strong></div><div><strong>Non-physical</strong></div><ul><li>Follow verbal and written instructions</li><li>Demonstrate expertise by providing sound, creative Project Management approaches and a thorough knowledge of technical business systems and developing technical requirements.</li><li>Ability to provide clear and direct communications with others, both verbally and in written form.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage their own work.</li><li>Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors.</li><li>Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.</li><li>Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.</li><li>Provide other duties and functions as requested by Director, Information Technology or Sr. Manager/Manager of Product Development.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Physical</strong></div><ul><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear; specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision</li><li>Limited domestic travel by automobile and air.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience in business-related field for more than 5 years.</li><li>Experience in software development with the ability to create technical requirements, support documentation, and testing of new functionality and features.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.</li><li>Experience with Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall project methodologies and experience with Microsoft Project, Teamwork or other project management applications is preferred.</li></ul><div><br><em>This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.</em></div>

Sr. Systems Analyst, Product Development

<div><strong>Purpose and Scope:</strong></div><div>The successful User Experience (UX) web manager works proactively in a fast-paced environment, with a creative team, to develop and deploy valuable web and email design. As a leader in web presence and email communications, the purpose of this role is to facilitate online engagement between The Gideons and targeted audiences through websites, emails, and social media channels. The UX web manager also ensures members and ministry partners are experiencing a consistent brand of The Gideons International across all digital channels. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design aesthetics and data-driven solutions, capable of merging these disciplines to deliver exceptional user experiences.</div><div><br><strong>Essential Job Functions:</strong></div><div><strong>Responsive UX Web Design:</strong> Builds responsive web design using HTML and CSS. Develops intuitive user interfaces and experiences that communicate and perform. Refreshes layout of public website through updated designs, new features, routine maintenance and improvements, and content that meets needs of target audiences. Makes minor adjustments to public and ancillary sites, as needed. Manages SEO of public and ancillary sites.<br><strong>Conceptualization:</strong> Conceptualizes web design solutions that provide a friendly user experience with a primary focus on mobile first, then desktop. Creates wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.<br><strong>Branding and Application Development: </strong>Develops and maintains web and phone applications to ensure they meet user needs and organization brand standards.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>Email Testing and Deployment:</strong> Coordinates all layout, testing, audience segmentation, and deployment of enterprise-level emails with accuracy.<br><strong>AI Integration: </strong>Researches, identifies, and proposes AI solutions to enhance user engagement, conversion rates, and overall user satisfaction.<br><strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> Ensures all design elements, templates, and finished solutions work within a variety of browser types and screen settings according to the parameters established by management. Maintains consistent brand assets across all digital channels (email, web, and social media).<br><strong>Industry Best Practices:</strong> Establishes best practices one-sheet for email deployment, social media campaigns, and digital marketing on public website.<br><strong>Data and Analytics:</strong> Provides email and website performance data as needed and includes recommendations based on data insights. Studies social media data reports and provides insights and learnings.<br><strong>Asset Management:</strong> Manages current digital assets across various websites, intranets, content management systems, and libraries.<br><strong>Other</strong>: Participate in daily morning staff devotions; on a rotating basis serve by praying and reading Scripture in support of devotion leader.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training &amp; Development</strong></div><div><strong>Non-Physical</strong></div><ul><li>Thorough understanding of the creative process</li><li>Proficiency in adhering to a production schedule</li><li>Advanced knowledge of web standards and best practices, including new and emerging standards such as HTML5, CSS3, and AI business practices</li><li>Knowledgeable and experienced with SEO optimization and Google Analytics</li><li>Experience with Delivra or comparable email platforms—Mail Chimp, HubSpot, Campaign Monitor, or similar</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with SurveyMonkey</li><li>Collaboration and negotiation skills</li><li>Experience with InDesign and Adobe XD, Bootstrap, or comparable web design software</li><li>Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other trafficking software</li><li>Experience with a Content Management System</li><li>Experience with the MAC platform</li></ul><div><br><strong>Physical</strong></div><ul><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</li><li>5 years’ experience in Web Design</li><li>Proven experience in email marketing, drip campaigns, and A/B testing, surveys</li><li>Proficient with Mac platform and Adobe Creative Cloud suite</li><li>Proven experience with Microsoft Office suite</li><li>Successful completion of a drug and background screen</li></ul><div><br><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Working knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of Gideon policies, procedures, and organizational structure</li><li>Basic knowledge of application development</li><li>Ability to travel as necessary</li><li>This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.</li></ul>

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