Creative Manager

New Life Center • Fargo, ND

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Creative Manager is a graphic design-focused role responsible for executing New Life Center’s marketing, communications, and fundraising strategies through visual design and creative production. This position works closely with the Advancement Director and Marketing Specialist to bring campaigns, messaging, and storytelling to life across print, digital, and environmental applications. This role includes project management of signage, artwork installations, and other communication initiatives, ensuring projects are executed on time, on brand, and in alignment with organizational priorities. This role also supports content creation and hands-on collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, creative, and able to execute projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment. At New Life Center, our work is grounded in our Christian mission and values. Each role contributes to the ministry and operations of the organization. We seek staff who are committed followers of Jesus Christ, aligned with our Statement of Faith, and who model our REAL values -- Respectful, Encouraging, Accountable, and Loving -- in their work and interactions.

Requirements

• Personal, evident, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Compassionate heart for those in need.
• Willingness to serve others.
• Desire to see the lost transformed through the love of Christ.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, or related field (Or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• At least 2 years of related professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design work across print and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required).
• Understanding of marketing and communication principles.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with the organization's insurance carrier requirements, and provide proof of insurance, as required for the performance of job duties.
• Strong graphic design skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and content formatting skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to execute projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Comfortable capturing quality photo and video content as needed.
• Ability to work with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt positively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Webflow or other web content management systems.
• Managing projects, timelines, and deliverables.
• Canva, Delivra, and other supporting tools and platforms.
• Coordinating or supporting marketing and fundraising projects.
• Working with print vendors, signage, or environmental design installations.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for marketing, communication, and fundraising initiatives, including coordinating timelines, managing deliverables, and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Design and produce marketing assets for campaigns, events, and fundraising initiatives, including print, digital, and environmental materials.
• Manage and execute signage and artwork installations, including coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Director and Marketing Specialist to execute marketing, event, and fundraising strategies, including development of supporting creative assets.
• Edit, format, and proofread content for accuracy and consistency.
• Capture quality photos and videos as needed to support storytelling and marketing efforts.
• Conduct interviews with shelter guests, staff, donors, and partners to support content creation.
• Provide hands-on marketing support for departments, ensuring alignment with brand and messaging standards.
• Support social media execution in a collaborative or backup capacity (posting, scheduling, content support).
• Maintain access and administrative support for social media accounts, Google Business Profiles, and shared inboxes.
• Assist with website updates and coordination with vendors as needed.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines, priorities, and expectations are clearly communicated and met.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Represent the organization at meetings, events, and community engagements as needed.
• Assist with event support, including setup, coordination, and execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Alignment with New Life Center's Statement of Faith and values may be considered a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for this position.
• Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the organization's Christian mission, beliefs, and code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level