Salary Range:

$75,000.00 To $83,000.00 Annually

At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 70+ years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.

Today, God is using Awana to reach over 8.6 million kids in 140 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 91,000 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth. If you are passionate about being integral to reaching kids with the gospel, join us, and become a part of our global cause.

Summary

This position is a vital force in advancing the ministry of Awana by bringing the power of visual storytelling to life, creating engaging and impactful discipleship resources that inspire and equip children, leaders, and churches worldwide. With a passion for the gospel and a heart for ministry, this role leads the creative vision and execution of designs that meet ministry objectives in compelling ways. Collaborating closely with and serving cross-functional teams—including marketing, messaging, and donor development—this position ensures a cohesive brand identity that reflects the mission of Awana. Through innovation and excellence in visual storytelling, this role plays a crucial part in expanding the reach and impact of the Awana ministry across the globe.

This position is primarily remote with occasional travel required based on strategic organizational meetings. Primary travel locations would be our offices in St. Charles, IL or Nashville, TN.

Hiring Range for this position is: $75,000 to $83,000 annually.

Who We Are Looking For:

An exemplary leader who builds, mentors, and engages assigned team(s) while ensuring the team’s processes and work exceed the standards of operational and cultural excellence.
Team players who support, uphold, and demonstrate the Awana values in internal and external communications and relationships.
Collaborative partners who have a natural ability to create genuine relationships with our internal team and external partners.
Logical problem solvers who proactively communicate workflow and/or deadline status to the team.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented professionals with a passion for helping fuel exponential ministry growth.
Flexible team members who are open to taking on new responsibilities and easily adapt to shifting priorities and needs.
Champions of children to belong, believe, and become resilient disciples.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership & Vision

Establish and uphold the Awana visual identity across all print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
Lead the conceptualization and execution of high-impact design projects that align with the ministry’s mission and goals.
Guide the design direction for campaigns, curriculum, and marketing initiatives.

Team & Project Management

Oversee and mentor a team of designers, ensuring excellence in creative execution.
Manage workflows, priorities, and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Collaborate with vendors, freelancers, and agency partners as needed.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Partner with marketing, content, donor and product development teams to create engaging, mission-driven visuals that accomplish ministry objectives.
Support internal stakeholders by translating strategic goals into compelling creative solutions.
Ensure alignment between visual content and storytelling efforts across the Awana platforms.

Brand Consistency & Innovation

Maintain and evolve the Awana brand guidelines to ensure consistency and relevance.
Stay informed about design trends and emerging technologies to enhance creative approaches.
Implement innovative design strategies that fit our relevant markets and enhance user experience and engagement.

Production & Execution

Lead the design and production of digital, print, and video assets with hands-on oversight and creative direction.
Ensure high-quality execution of materials, balancing creativity with ministry and business objectives.
Manage budgets and resources for creative projects.

What You Need:

Minimum 7 years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or a related creative field.
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing designers, creatives, or cross-functional teams.
Experience creating new brands or leading rebrands. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain brand guidelines while effectively communicating brand elements and their significance to both team members and external partners.
Experience in a ministry, nonprofit, or faith-based organization is a plus.
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) desired with a concentration in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or similar from an accredited college or university.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.).
Knowledge of print and digital production processes, including working with vendors.
Intermediate Google Suite skills.
Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and UX/UI principles.
Valid State driver’s license.
US Passport Required.
General understanding of the Bible and the Christian Church in its various expressions preferred.
Experience with Awana Club, curriculum, resources, & solutions is a plus.
Eligibility to work in the United States is required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Spiritual Life

Must be a born-again Christian. Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Must be in agreement with the Awana Doctrinal Statement. Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through a local church. Regularly engages in reading the Holy Bible as a guide and standard for living.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to communicate. The team member is also required to regularly utilize computer equipment (e.g., screens and keyboards) to perform work. Awana recommends maintaining ergonomic posture, utilizing properly positioned computer equipment to minimize strain, and taking regular breaks to stretch and move around. Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision. Local and out-of-town, overnight and occasional international travel may be required.

What We Offer:

As a ministry that equips leaders to reach kids with the gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship, we value our team that makes this happen and are excited to offer:

Mission-driven work that changes the lives of children and youth around the world.
Intentional connection, flexibility, family, and community engagement are part of our culture.
Remote-first work environment, allowing you to do the majority of your work from where it is you call "home”. We also have two office locations designed for collaborative work and connection with colleagues in St. Charles, Illinois, and Nashville, Tennessee, that can be used at your convenience.
Benefits package, including a variety of programs you can choose from to meet you and your family’s needs. Some of these include medical, dental & vision health insurance, paid family leave, 401(k) & Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer match, generous paid vacation & holidays, adoption assistance, an employee wellness program, and more!

This Job Description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time based on the needs of the organization and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons. Please note, this opportunity is contingent upon favorable completion of a reference check, background check, and I-9 completion.

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