Design & Communications

Cedar Mill Bible Church • Portland, OR

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Design & Communications Director manages the church's design and communication efforts, ensuring a consistent, professional, and visually compelling presence across both digital and physical platforms. This role oversees Cedar Mill’s aesthetics and creates engaging, high-quality visual content that reflects the heart and mission of the church.

Requirements

• Follower of Jesus and willing to agree with the church's Statement of Faith and live by its Seven Distinctives.
• Proven track record of creative work, demonstrated through an existing portfolio.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience with email marketing tools (MailChimp).
• Strong understanding of website content management systems (Squarespace).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to collaborate with a variety of team members and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with video production or a desire to learn it.

Responsibilities

• Create artwork packages for sermon series and adapt designs for sermon slides, announcements, digital signage, motion graphics for worship, and other church-related media.
• Design and produce physical media (e.g., shirts, giving envelopes, invitations, banners, and street signage).
• Shape and unify the visual and narrative style of all communication materials.
• Design and create a weekly email newsletter to the congregation that is both informative and personable.
• Gather communication requests from staff and ministry leaders for upcoming events and announcements.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize the communication needs of the church.
• Organize and ensure timely distribution of materials across various communication platforms.
• Regularly update website content (e.g., events calendar, ministry pages, etc.).
• Collaborate with staff and ministry leaders to ensure website content is up-to-date and reflects necessary information.
• Keep the website visually appealing with fresh photos and content updates.
• Create and manage a team of volunteers and/or contractors for social media, photography, and video production—including planning, shooting, and revisions—and occasionally executes these tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical (HSA-eligible plans available), dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings – participation in our 403(b)-retirement plan, with employer contributions after a qualifying period
• Generous time off – paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Life & disability insurance – basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed