<div><strong>About Planning Center</strong></div><div>Planning Center, established in 2006, has grown to support over 90,000 churches worldwide. As an independent company, we pride ourselves on being debt-free with no outside investors. Churches use our tools to communicate and connect with their congregations, organize information, and coordinate events. We’re committed to building great products that solve real problems using web and mobile products.<br><br></div><div>Our team enjoys the flexibility of remote work, utilizing tools like Asana, Slack, Notion, and Zoom for collaboration. We gather three times a year at our main office in Carlsbad, CA, fostering our work relationships.<br><br></div><div><strong>About the Work</strong></div><div>Our lean, brand-led Marketing Team is looking for a Marketing Operations Manager to build and maintain the systems, tools, and data infrastructure that make our work more measurable, scalable, and strategic. This role is the technical backbone of our team, ensuring accurate tracking, trusted dashboards, and efficient workflows while identifying growth opportunities through data analysis. You will be expected to balance operational excellence with hands-on growth experimentation, showing technical depth, AI fluency, and a creative edge.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><h3>Marketing Systems and Data Infrastructure</h3><ul><li>Configure and maintain tracking for signup attribution, product events, and key conversion actions</li><li>Build and maintain trusted dashboards that connect ad platforms, web analytics, product and billing data, and more</li><li>Partner with Finance to surface and track metrics like net recurring revenue (NRR), cost of acquisition (CAC), and marketing-influenced revenue</li><li>Implement and administer marketing tools, including email marketing and CRM systems</li><li>Ensure data quality through regular audits and proactive monitoring</li><li>Maintain integrations and access management across the marketing tech stack</li></ul><h3>Reporting and Insights</h3><ul><li>Establish a regular reporting cadence that informs marketing performance</li><li>Report on results quickly and accurately for campaigns, launches, and experiments</li><li>Translate complex data into actionable insights for Marketing and cross-functional partners</li><li>Create and maintain Marketing Team documentation</li><li>Build and maintain the source of truth for marketing metrics and performance</li></ul><h3>Growth Experimentation and Optimization</h3><ul><li>Manage agency relationship(s) and performance of all paid media activities</li><li>Identify growth opportunities by analyzing funnel performance, channel effectiveness, and customer behavior</li><li>Partner with other marketing functions (Product Marketing, Content, Creative, Events) to design and execute experiments</li><li>Run growth experiments, including landing page tests, campaign optimizations, and conversion improvements</li><li>Report on experiment results, translate learnings into recommendations, and maintain an experiment log across all marketing functions</li></ul><h3>Team Enablement and Operations</h3><ul><li>Free up team capacity for creative and strategic work by reducing operational friction</li><li>Champion the adoption of AI tools across the Marketing Team, training others and identifying opportunities to accelerate and/or automate work</li><li>Streamline workflows and reduce tool fatigue through smart project management and process improvements</li><li>Support planning and execution by ensuring the team has the systems they need to self-manage</li><li>Train team members on tools, dashboards, and best practices for data-driven decision making</li></ul><h3><strong>Who We Look For</strong></h3><div><strong>You bring 5+ years of experience in marketing operations, revenue operations, or growth marketing in the B2B software space.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Beyond your impressive background, you also bring the following:</div><ul><li>Strong technical fluency with web analytics, marketing automation platforms, AI workflows, and integration tools</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build dashboards, configure tracking, and maintain data quality across systems</li><li>Experience identifying growth opportunities through data analysis and running experiments</li><li>Successful ownership of creative marketing campaigns from concept through execution and measurement</li><li>Proven track record working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Support, and Finance teams</li><li>Experience supporting brand-led marketing initiatives in a creative environment</li><li>Comfort implementing and administering marketing tools, including CRM systems</li><li>Expertise leveraging AI tools to automate workflows, accelerate analysis, and boost team productivity</li><li>Educational background in business, marketing, communications, project management, or another related field, whether through a degree program, courses/certifications, or comparable job experience</li></ul><div>The best fits for any role on the Planning Center team are people embodying our <strong>Core Values:</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Engage with Humility -</strong> We actively participate with openness and receptiveness. We are ready to listen, learn, and speak thoughtfully and kindly—regardless of skill level, expertise, or place on the org chart.</li><li><strong>Invest in our team -</strong> We give our time and energy to our team’s success—improving collaboration with effective communication, making space for diverse perspectives, sharing knowledge, and asking questions.</li><li><strong>Do Our Best Work -</strong> We aspire to do our best possible work—continually looking for ways to improve the quality of our individual output and contribute to our team's overall success and growth.</li><li><strong>Focus on Customer Impact -</strong> We advocate for our customer’s best interests in our decision-making—we can trace the goal of every project back to creating positive value for our customers.</li><li><strong>Think Holistically, Work Iteratively -</strong> We focus on taking practical steps towards our goals with an awareness of the broader context—thinking big, working small.</li></ul><div>We believe the strongest teams comprise people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating that diversity here at Planning Center. We're building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do your best work.</div><h3><strong>The Hiring Process</strong></h3><div>During the hiring process, you’ll have a chance to interact with several members of our team. We strongly encourage you to bring any questions to anybody you interact with. You’re interviewing us as much as we’re interviewing you.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Applications will be accepted until 9PM PT on November 30,2025</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Below is an outline of the steps in our hiring process.</div><ul><li><strong>Step one:</strong> Apply with your resume and complete the application questions without the use of AI. Please include links to your work — portfolios, campaigns, writing samples, or other relevant projects. We’d love to see what you’ve created! Applications without work samples will not be considered.</li><li><strong>Step two</strong>: A Blind Screen with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.</li><li><strong>Step three</strong>: A conversation via Zoom with the Director of Marketing and a member of the Marketing team to explore your background, creative approach, and how you think about marketing.</li><li><strong>Step four</strong>: A technical interview over Zoom where we’ll dive deeper into your marketing expertise and problem-solving process.</li><li><strong>Step five</strong>: Meet with potential peers to get a feel for the team dynamic and ask questions about day-to-day collaboration.</li><li><strong>Step six:</strong> Complete a take-home project designed to showcase your strategic thinking, creativity, and marketing execution skills.</li><li><strong>Step seven</strong>: A final conversation with the Director of Marketing to review your take-home project and talk through next steps.</li><li><strong>Step eight</strong>: Pending all goes well, we'll extend an offer.</li></ul><div><strong>**We’re beginning interviews right away, but the person hired for this role will start in January 2026. This timeline gives both you and our team space for a thoughtful transition.</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ol><li>Reside in the United States</li><li>Eligible to work in the United States (<em>we are currently </em><strong><em>unable</em></strong><em> to offer employment to those with H-1B visas</em>)</li><li>Be willing to travel three times each year to connect with the rest of the team</li><li>5+ years of experience in marketing operations, revenue operations, or growth marketing in the B2B software space</li></ol><div><strong>Benefits</strong></div><div>We love our team. It’s one of the core pillars we work off of every day, which is why we take care of you as best we can. Here are a few highlights, but you can find all our benefits here.</div><div><br><strong>Get paid:</strong> We pay competitive rates no matter where you live, contribute to your 401k, provide a charitable giving match of up to $2,000 a year, have a generous allowance for continued education, and offer a co-working stipend. The annual salary range for this position is $93,500 - $120,000.</div><div><br><strong>Be healthy:</strong> Generous paid sick time and vacation time, $200 a month for physical fitness and mental health, 95% medical &amp; 100% dental premium health coverage. These are just a few of the benefits we offer — to learn more, check out the link above.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Get out:</strong> Paid Fridays off year-round starting in 2026, a month-long sabbatical every five years, one week off between Christmas &amp; New Year, one week off a year to serve with a globally-focused non-profit, and two weeks paid vacation a year increasing to three over time.</div>

Marketing Operations Manager

<div><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Software Developer &nbsp;</div><div><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Full-Time, 40 hours/week&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Reports to</strong>:&nbsp; Vice President of Product Technology &nbsp;</div><div><strong>FLSA Status:</strong> Exempt &nbsp;</div><div><strong>Position Type:</strong> Remote&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>Who We Are&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div>Life Surge is a leading company in the industry of faith-based live events and financial education programs. One of the fastest-growing organizations in the country, Life Surge exists to inspire, train, and equip people to build their personal impact in ways that glorify God. By producing 30+ annual events and providing financial education to thousands around the nation, we do just that.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>We are a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping people learn, grow, and connect so they may live more enriched lives. Our culture is one where we celebrate each other, individually and as a team. We look to acknowledge and reward our star performers. Let your light shine in our company!&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>Opportunity&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in .NET (C#) and Azure technologies, while also being adaptable to other modern tools and frameworks. This role requires a collaborative, team-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions in an Agile environment.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities: &nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using .NET (C#) and Azure cloud services.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to deliver end-to-end solutions.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and maintainability.&nbsp;</li><li>Architect and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services such as Azure Functions, App Services, Azure DevOps, and more.&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.&nbsp;</li><li>Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.&nbsp;</li><li>Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance the development process.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.&nbsp;<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>5-10 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on .NET (C#) and Azure technologies.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps, Git, and automated testing frameworks.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, with a solid grasp of Agile principles and practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React, or Blazor) is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of database systems, including SQL Server and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cosmos DB, MongoDB).&nbsp;</li><li>A passion for clean, maintainable code and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.&nbsp;</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with other programming languages or frameworks (e.g., PHP, Python, Java, Node.js).&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with CMS, LMS and CRM systems&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with AI/ML integration or data analytics tools.&nbsp;</li><li>Background in performance optimization and scalability for enterprise-level applications.&nbsp;<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Job Benefits: &nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Holiday, and Paid Time Off. &nbsp;</li><li>Non-corporate, casual, entrepreneurial, comfortable, fun, and proactive work environment. &nbsp;</li><li>High-level performers, disciplined, and self-motivated people will do very well in this environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Senior Software Developer

<div><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>At our core, we are dedicated to inspiring, educating and supporting entrepreneurs and organizations in their mission to combat poverty. We champion locally owned, managed, and self-funded programs. These initiatives elevate communities, inspire job creation, strengthen the local church, and reinforce a culture of giving back.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Position Overview</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>We are seeking a motivated and creative individual to join our team as the Marketing, Fundraising, and Donor Relations Director. This full-time role will be essential in advancing our mission by enhancing our visibility, deepening relationships with donors, and driving fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will blend a passion for our faith-based mission with expertise in marketing and development.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Status:</strong> Contract (1099), Full-Time<br> <strong>Reports To:</strong> Executive Leadership<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Remote, global engagement required<br> <strong>Compensation:</strong> Commensurate with experience<br> <strong>Apply:</strong> Email resume, cover letter and any examples of work to connect@thefullcircle.org &nbsp;</div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><h3>Marketing &amp; Communications</h3><ul><li>Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to increase awareness of the organization's mission and programs&nbsp;<ul><li>Track and analyze marketing metrics to refine strategies and measure effectiveness</li></ul></li><li>Create compelling content for digital platforms, including social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and the website&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop visually appealing materials that communicate the transformative effects of locally owned and self-funded programs</li><li>Ensure that marketing materials align with our brand image</li></ul></li><li>Manage the organization's social media accounts, ensuring consistent, engaging, and faith-aligned messaging</li><li>Design and produce promotional materials, including brochures, presentations, and graphics&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop compelling content</li><li>Craft messages that resonate with our mission and inspire engagement</li></ul></li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Fundraising</h3><ul><li>Drive strategy development and execution of fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals, events, and special initiatives that meet the TFC Strategic Plan&nbsp;<ul><li>Coordinate fundraising events, including logistics, outreach, and follow-up communications</li><li>Meet quarterly fundraising targets as outlined in TFC Strategic Plan</li></ul></li><li>Identify and research potential funding opportunities, including grants and individual donor prospects</li><li>Lead the creation of donor-focused materials, such as case statements, proposals, and thank-you letters</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Donor Management</h3><ul><li>Build and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors</li><li>Manage donor records and update the donor database to ensure accurate tracking of contributions and engagement</li><li>Develop and execute donor appreciation and retention strategies, including personalized communication and recognition</li><li>Provide regular reports on donor engagement, fundraising progress, and goals</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Cross-Functional Leadership</h3><ul><li>Collaborate with program staff, volunteers, and board members to gather information and develop marketing materials that accurately reflect the organization's work</li><li>Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers on marketing-related and donor-related activities</li></ul><div>&nbsp;<br><strong>Required Skills &amp; Attributes</strong></div><ul><li>5+ years of experience in marketing, fundraising, and donor relations, preferably in a nonprofit or faith-based setting</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft messages that inspire and resonate</li><li>Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including email marketing software, social media management, and website CMS</li><li>Experience with donor management systems and/or CRM platforms</li><li>Website management skills is a plus (Squarespace)</li><li>Creative thinking and a keen eye for design that complements our brand</li><li>Experience with professional software (Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe)</li><li>Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects with minimal supervision</li><li>Alignment with the organization's faith-based mission and values</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team</li><li>Ability to plan and execute events that attract donors</li><li>Desire to build relationships with groups and individuals interested in our work</li><li>Flexibility to travel on average two-three times per year</li></ul><div><br><strong>Provided Resources</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>TFC resources are provided to support our organization. Unless otherwise agreed upon, the person in this position will provide all other resources.<br>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Travel expense reimbursement beyond day-to-day commute (and/or beyond a certain mileage range)</li><li>TFC credit card for permitted expenses (according to our policy document)</li><li>Business expense reimbursement for items not purchased with the credit card according to our permitted expense policy</li><li>Relevant software</li><li>Laptop computer and printer if needed</li><li>Office space as necessary if available at a reasonable cost</li></ul><div><br><strong>Passions</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>A Christ follower who wants to impact communities globally through the development of entrepreneurs with successful businesses, by:<br>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Building sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in TFC targeted communities</li><li>Training others in the concepts necessary to develop sustainable businesses</li><li>Empowering individuals in the US and abroad to apply their talents to help develop entrepreneurs</li><li>Caring for all of God's people</li><li>Finding meaning in being connected and responsive to a global community</li></ul><div><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Who We Are (Organizational Style and Work Culture)</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>The Full Circle operates in partnership with leaders around the world, across multiple time zones. Because of this global mission, we are not structured like a traditional 9–5 organization. Our team is highly responsive, mission-driven, and committed to staying engaged — even outside of standard work hours — in a way that supports our international partners and keeps momentum moving.<br>&nbsp;<br>This does not mean being online 24/7. It does mean being attentive, approachable, and willing to acknowledge messages (even briefly) when time-sensitive needs arise, or simply let the team know, "I'll circle back first thing Monday." We value healthy rhythms, rest, and vacation time — and we also value responsiveness, ownership, and forward motion that matches the urgency and passion of our mission.</div>

Director of Marketing

<h3><strong>Lead Development Representative (LDR)</strong>&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Department: Sales&nbsp;</li><li>Reports to: Founder&nbsp;</li><li>Compensation: Commission-based (5% of every new closed contract from an acquired lead)&nbsp;</li><li>Location: Remote (with preference for U.S. Eastern Time zone, but not required)&nbsp;</li><li>Start Date: December 1, 2025 &nbsp;</li></ul><div><br><strong>About Design Church Co.</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>Design Church Co. is a faith-driven creative agency specializing in brand design and brand strategy for church plants, established churches, nonprofits, faith-based businesses, and Kingdom-ventures. We believe that “branding is the front door to your mission” and that intentional brand identity and strategy can help ministries and businesses communicate the Gospel with clarity, authenticity, and excellence.&nbsp;</div><div><br>Our mission: <em>Equipping Kingdom ventures with brand design that points people to Jesus.</em> We serve ministries, nonprofits, Kingdom-businesses, and leaders — helping them launch, revitalize or amplify their brand presence.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>Our 7 Core Values: How We Think</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Gospel-Centered:</strong> <em>Every project is rooted in the mission of Jesus.</em></li><li><strong>Rooted in Relationship:</strong> <em>We serve as friends, not vendors.</em></li><li><strong>Trust over Trends:</strong> <em>We create design that lasts, not just what’s trending.</em></li><li><strong>Ministry-minded:</strong> <em>We know ministry life first hand and design from experience.</em></li><li><strong>Clarity is Kindness:</strong> <em>Clear communication is one of the most loving gifts we can give.</em></li><li><strong>Excellence with Purpose:</strong> <em>We bring our best because what we build matters eternally.</em></li><li><strong>Strategy Before Aesthetics:</strong> <em>Design should have meaning, not just beauty.</em></li></ul><div><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Role Summary<br></strong><br>The <strong>Lead Development Representative (LDR)</strong> is a growth-oriented role focused on researching, identifying, and engaging potential clients for Design Church Co.—specifically church plants, ministries, nonprofits, leaders, and faith-based businesses. The LDR will generate leads, qualify prospects, initiate outreach, and hand off viable opportunities to our Sales/Account team. For every contacted lead that closes a contract, the LDR will earn a commission of <strong>5% of the contract value</strong> for every new (first-time) client acquisition.<br> <br>This role is fundamentally about bridging mission and market: finding Kingdom ventures that would benefit from our services, building initial relationships, representing our brand and values, and driving measurable growth.<br><br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Conduct research to identify target audience segments: church plants, established churches looking to rebrand, faith-based nonprofits, Kingdom-businesses, and ministry leaders that align with our values and are in need of our services.</li><li>Develop and cultivate a lead list: using industry databases, social media, event attendee lists, network referrals, cold outreach, and other strategic channels.</li><li>Qualify leads: determine fit based on budget, timeline, need (branding, website, full identity, subscription service), and alignment with Design Church’s mission.</li><li>Initiate outreach campaigns: via emails, phone, social media, LinkedIn, referral networks, and in-person (where applicable) to set up Discovery Calls.</li><li>Serve as first point of contact for prospective clients: introduce Design Church’s story, service offerings (branding, website, strategy, Design Church+, etc.), and mission.</li><li>Collaborate with the internal Sales/Account team for smooth hand-off of qualified leads, ensuring all information and context is captured.</li><li>Track and manage lead pipeline: maintain accurate records in Notion CRM, monitor conversion metrics, and provide regular growth reports.</li><li>Attend weekly team meetings: provide updates, share insights and suggest improvements to outreach strategy.</li><li>Uphold the Design Church brand voice, positioning, and Gospel-centered values in all communications.</li><li>(Optional/potential) Represent the agency at events, conferences, or network gatherings aligned with the Kingdom ventures ecosystem.</li></ul><div><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Qualifications &amp; Skills</strong><br> <br><strong>Required:</strong></div><ul><li>Desired (and ideally proven) experience in lead generation, business development, or outreach role (ideally in creative agencies, nonprofits, ministries, or B2B environment.)</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, relational). Ability to articulate mission-driven value propositions.</li><li>High self-motivation, disciplined follow-up, and ability to operate autonomously with a commission-based structure.</li><li>Strong administrative, research and organizational skills: ability to build lists, identify decision-makers, track metrics.</li><li>Alignment with Design Church’s faith-driven mission and ability to engage with church/ ministry/ Kingdom-business audiences with authenticity and respect.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Preferred / Bonus:</strong></div><ul><li>Current or previous experience within church/ministry settings, including church planting, design agency or branding, or faith-based sector.</li><li>Familiarity with Notion platform, CRMs, outreach tools, and Google Workspace.</li><li>Network or connections in church planting, nonprofit leadership, faith-based business circles.</li><li>Ability to attend occasional in-person events or travel (if budget permits).</li></ul><div><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Compensation &amp; Incentives</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Commission Structure:</strong> Earn 5% of the total contract value for every <strong>new client</strong> you bring in from your lead that closes and becomes a signed client.</li><li>Commission is paid once the contract is signed and initial deposit is received.</li><li>Ongoing contracts (retainers/subscriptions) may also qualify for your 5% commission for the first contract value (to be clearly defined in your agreement).</li><li>No cap on earnings: the more high-quality leads you generate and close, the greater your earning potential.</li></ul><div><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Why Join Design Church Co.</strong></div><ul><li>Be part of a mission-driven agency that blends creativity, faith, and excellence.</li><li>Work with Kingdom-focused clients that are making a difference — church plants, ministry leaders, nonprofits, faith-businesses.</li><li>Unlimited income potential through commission-based model.</li><li>Flexibility to work remotely and leverage your networks and outreach skills.</li><li>Opportunity to help shape and scale our agency as a whole — the ideal candidate will help expand our reach and impact across cities, states, and platforms.</li><li>Join a small, nimble, brand-centric team that values clarity, intentionality, design‐forward thinking, and Gospel-centered identity.</li></ul><div><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Next Steps</strong><br>If you’re energized by the idea of generating and converting meaningful relationships, helping Kingdom ventures communicate their mission boldly through branding, and growing with a dynamic creative agency, we want to hear from you.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Additional Notes</strong></div><ul><li>This is a <strong>commission-first</strong> role: the emphasis is on performance-based earnings.</li><li>All leads must be logged in our system and must go through our qualification process to be eligible for commission. A detailed commission agreement will be provided upon hiring.</li><li>This role aligns closely with our brand and voice: you may be asked to participate in brand trainings, understand our service offerings deeply (branding, logos, websites, monthly subscription service “Design Church+”), and be a voice for Design Church in external networks.</li><li>Confidentiality and integrity are critical: many clients are church-plant leaders or ministry executives—professionalism and discretion are essential.</li></ul><div><br></div>

Lead Development Representative

<div><strong>Position Summary:<br></strong><br></div><div>Responsible for developing and maintaining all technology related matters with Joshua Project, including IT strategies, policies, systems, security, infrastructure, website/app development and maintenance.<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Roles and Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Develop and implement IT and data strategies that drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency across Joshua Project systems and platforms.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of technology infrastructure, software development, and digital security in alignment with organizational objectives.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop IT team (staff, contractors, and volunteers); including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and goal setting.</li><li>Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and standards that promote reliability, resilience, and data integrity.</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies (including AI) for ethical and effective adoption within ministry operations.</li><li>Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of servers, networks, and backup systems, ensuring high availability and performance.</li><li>Manage the organization’s Microsoft 365 tenancy (e-mail, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) and related integrations.</li><li>Identify, mitigate, and monitor security risks; coordinate IT security audits, compliance checks, and incident response plans.</li><li>Lead migration and management of cloud infrastructure (Azure), ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective environment.</li><li>Direct vendor relationships for IT services, software licensing, and cloud hosting.</li><li>Supervise the maintenance and ongoing enhancement of websites, APIs, and databases.</li><li>Oversee data workflows between the internal master database and the public website, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Collaborate with communications and design teams to deliver high-quality maps, data visualizations, and user interfaces.</li><li>Evaluate and manage external consultants or development partners for web and mobile initiatives.</li><li>Lead planning and execution of major digital initiatives, such as website redesigns or app launches.</li><li>Build and maintain partnerships with other ministries and IT professionals for shared learning and resource optimization.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Distinctives:</strong></div><ul><li>You are familiar with Joshua Project and the specialized focus on people group data, especially Unreached People Groups and Frontier People Groups.</li><li>You have some missions experience or exposure that informs your understanding of the world and God's passion to be known, followed, and worshiped by individuals from every people group.</li><li>You understand that, while pay may be negotiable, JP staff serves with a distinct commitment to Christ's commission to make disciples from every people group. To that end, you are open to the possibility of raising personal financial support, just like almost every current staff member does.</li><li>Your tech skills are not overly specialized. You are able to work comfortably with front-end and back-end elements of a project.</li><li>You have experience leading a team. You have skill in managing and communicating with team members and foster unity among those you work with.</li></ul>

Director of Technology

<div><strong>About Company</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Samaritan Ministries is a Biblical solution to health care. It is not insurance. We deliver authentic, compassionate, and personal service in the name of Christ to enable and inspire members to provide for one another’s medical needs through prayer, encouragement, and financial support.<br><br></div><div>From demonstrating Christ-centered compassion to modeling best practices in health care sharing, Samaritan Ministries is committed to keeping Jesus at the center of everything we do. The way we interact with our colleagues and engage with our members is a testament that we are ultimately serving Christ and His Kingdom.</div><div><strong><br>Summary<br></strong><br></div><div>To serve the members of Samaritan Ministries International (SMI) by developing and implementing innovative technology solutions using emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. The R&amp;D Engineer works closely with the R&amp;D Manager and cross-functional teams to prototype, test, and refine new solutions that enhance ministry operations and member experience. This role focuses on hands-on development of experimental systems and proof-of-concept applications to evaluate the viability of new technologies for ministry use.<br><br></div><div><strong>Competencies<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Acting with Integrity, Empathy, and Compassion</li><li>Collaborating with Others</li><li>Neighbor Focus</li><li>Pursuing Excellence</li><li>Analytical Thinking</li><li>Attention to Detail</li><li>Problem Solving</li><li>Creativity and Innovation</li><li>Presentation</li><li>Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence</li></ul><div><strong><br>Key Responsibilities<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Design and develop prototypes using AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies to address ministry operational needs</li><li>Build proof-of-concept applications and experimental systems to validate new technological approaches</li><li>Implement AI-powered solutions for various ministry departments including Program, Marketing, Member Services, and IT</li><li>Conduct technical research on emerging technologies and evaluate their potential applications within the ministry context</li><li>Develop and maintain technical documentation for prototypes, experiments, and research findings</li><li>Analyze experimental data and provide insights to guide technology adoption decisions</li><li>Participate in knowledge sharing activities including technical presentations and collaborative sessions with ministry staff</li><li>Support cross-functional teams in understanding and leveraging new technologies Write clean, maintainable code for prototypes and experimental systems</li><li>Assist in testing and quality assurance of developed solutions</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of R&amp;D processes and methodologies</li><li>Stay current with advancements in AI, machine learning, and relevant technology domains</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications and Experience<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Four-year degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university, or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>2-4 years of professional experience in AI/ML implementation, software development, data science, or related technical field</li><li>Previous experience in R&amp;D or innovation-focused roles</li><li>Background in healthcare, insurance, or related industry</li><li>Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field preferred</li><li>Proficiency in Python programming with experience in data science libraries</li><li>Strong SQL skills for database querying and data manipulation</li><li>Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and AI platforms (OpenAI, Azure AI, AWS AI services)</li><li>Solid understanding of ML algorithms including neural networks, transformers, regression, and classification models</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL)</li><li>Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)</li><li>Working knowledge of version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies</li><li>Strong Statistical Analysis and data science methodology knowledge</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex technical challenges</li><li>Proven track record of quickly learning and applying new technologies</li><li>Full-stack development experience including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (preferred)</li><li>Expertise in API design, development, and integration (preferred)</li><li>Hands-on experience with natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision applications (preferred)</li><li>Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Databricks) Background in Healthcare, insurance, or related industry Previous experience in R&amp;D or innovation-focused roles(preferred)</li><li>Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) (preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of MLOps and model deployment practices (preferred)</li></ul><div><strong><br>Additional Information<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Tasks are normally conducted in a regular office environment, requiring use of computer and mouse and other standard office equipment. Staff usually remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.</li><li>Staff will observe safety principles while performing the duties of the position</li><li>Staff may be required to travel and have a valid driver's license</li><li>This position requires an active commitment to the mission and values of SMI. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will act in a manner that is Christ-honoring as well as Christ-like, demonstrating a personal Christian faith and witness in all interpersonal interactions.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Pay Range: $87,900-$135,300.</strong> <em>Starting pay usually falls within the lower half of the pay range and is determined by experience, skills, and education.</em></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><em>Benefits Include:</em></strong></div><ul><li>Performance-based incentive pay</li><li>SMI Membership with monthly healthcare bonus</li><li>Health Insurance: MEC plan with employer HSA contribution</li><li>401K Retirement plan with employer contribution</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term disability</li><li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Time Off: 9 company paid holidays, 5 missions days accrued annually, maternity and paternity leave, FMLA, Bereavement, and weekly accrued PTO (40 hours to use after 30 days + 80 hours accrued for 48 weeks)</li><li>Health club or home workout benefits for participating staff</li><li>Formal staff development and leadership training</li><li>Spiritual support and counseling through our staff support office</li><li>Repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace</li></ul>

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