<div><strong>Description</strong></div><div>The Graphic Designer participates in creative vision meetings for assigned projects, collaborating with the product development team to create a graphic package specializing in print that includes book covers, interior layouts for print, branding and packaging design, and digital assets. A successful candidate possesses a high level of professionalism, excellent attention to detail, a strong creative vision, developed technical and organizational skills, and the experience to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.&nbsp; This role adheres to and promotes Ascension’s values by performing all duties in a manner that supports and contributes to the achievement of Ascension’s goals while providing continuity and creative innovation in support of the Company’s marketing message.<br><br></div><div><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></div><ul><li>Conceive and implement concepts and strategies for parish and school curriculum in the Catholic market; usher the curriculum projects from concept to creation.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with managers, product managers and marketing team to obtain knowledge of project scope and objectives</li><li>Review print layouts to ensure brand standards and core values are reflected (truth and beauty of the Catholic faith)</li><li>Color correction, image manipulation, and creation of original art (Photoshop, Illustrator)</li><li>Facilitate brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas</li><li>Lead the development and presentation of creative strategy&nbsp; for curriculum.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for creating a cohesive image that embodies Ascension’s brand identity, which can range from logos to book layouts to traditional marketing materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify the aesthetic direction of all curriculum projects and clearly present those ideas to the team.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete layout and cover designs within&nbsp; allotted time frames.</li><li>Communicate and collaborate with outside vendors, such as illustrators, design agencies, ebook designers, etc.</li><li>Work with the project manager to recruit outside contractors as needed</li><li>Participate in team discussions as they relate to improving Ascension’s creative process and Team and Company culture.</li><li>Create digital graphics for social media and websites.</li><li>Prepare document files, including preflight for printers and other outside vendors</li><li>Work closely with team members in all departments to meet tight deadlines with a high volume of changes</li><li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously in various stages of development</li><li>Keep track of project schedules and deadlines&nbsp;</li><li>Organize and maintain files within the team’s system.</li></ul><div><br><strong>COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS</strong></div><div>Graphic Design | Image Editing | Internal Communications | External Communications | Layout Design | Presentations/Presenting | Print Management | Print Production | Problem-Solving | Staff Training | Typography | Graphic Design Software | Presentation Software | Team Collaboration Software | Adobe Creative Suite | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Adobe Photoshop | Stock Image Search<br><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>BS/BA in Graphic Design, Fine Art, Design, Marketing or a related field.</li><li>Specializing in print production and/or book layout.</li><li>5+ years of experience in design.</li><li>A strong understanding of brand development, advertisement, and multichannel marketing concepts.</li><li>Current knowledge of technological innovations in digital and graphic design across all channels. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience using Mac products is preferred.</li><li>An awareness of current trends in technology, promotional campaigns, print, and visual design.</li><li>An extensive online portfolio that includes samples of your work.</li><li>Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.</li><li>Expertise in print production needs, timelines, and turnarounds.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.</li><li>Outstanding organizational skills.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate with the creative team and the Schools Team.</li><li>Flexibility to move from project to project quickly and efficiently.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Well-versed in Catholic theological concepts and terminology.</li><li>Occasional travel to Exton, PA, is required.</li><li>Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li><li>Retirement Plan (401k)</li><li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &amp; AD&amp;D)</li><li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Public Holidays)</li><li>Profit-Sharing</li><li>Medical Leave</li><li>Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)</li><li>Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li><li>Work From Home</li><li>Wellness Resources</li></ul>

Graphic Designer

<div><strong>Register your interest at: </strong><a href="http://www.gfauk.org/interest"><strong>www.gfauk.org/interest</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Apply before Friday 4th April 2025<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>This role requires you to have a Right to Work in the UK<br></strong><br></div><div><em>Reporting to:</em>&nbsp; Chief Operations Officer<br><em>Responsible for:</em>&nbsp; Maintaining GFA's IT Systems<br><em>Location:</em>&nbsp; 120 Braymere Road, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8NB<br><em>Weekly Hours:</em>&nbsp; 40 hours per week<br><em>Salary:</em>&nbsp; £35,000 pa<br><br><br></div><div><strong>WELCOME TO GFA WORLD</strong></div><div><br>Since 1979, we have been committed to serving the “least of these” in Asia and Africa, primarily in places where no-one has ever heard the name of Jesus, so that those still waiting can experience the love of God for the first time. We are partnered with national missionaries serving as the hands and feet of Christ in Asia and Africa, helping children in poverty and suffering, and running community development initiatives to help families in need of care or during disasters. &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>As a Christian missions order we function as a community, and by joining GFA World you'll be joining a family that's doing life together, journeying towards Jesus, living for eternity, and making a difference for some of the poorest and most afflicted people on earth, in Christ's name.&nbsp;</div><div><br><br></div><div><strong>WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS</strong></div><div><br>Our ministry is growing fast on the mission field and we want our support capabilities here in the UK to keep up with it.<br><br></div><div>Today one of the most important tools in God's work is Information Technology, and at GFA World we see massive potential to improve and increase our impact on the lost and suffering.<br><br></div><div>We are a small team, and someone with experience managing IT for an organisation will help take our ministry to the next level, enabling us to serve God and reach the poor in an increasingly powerful way.<br><br></div><div>Today thousands of people in the world will die without ever having had a chance to hear of Jesus' love for them, and we exist to give more people that chance before it's too late.<br><br></div><div>In this role you will enable GFA World to increases it's capacity as the vital link between the church in the UK and the mission fields of Asia and Africa.</div><div><br><br><strong>YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></div><div><br>You will learn and maintain GFA World's IT systems and security, and provide IT support. You will continually brainstorm ways to improve and streamline. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br>• Systems Networking<br>• CRM Management<br>• Managing Microsoft Systems<br>• App Development<br>• Corporate Prayer<br><br></div><div><strong>Systems Networking<br></strong><br></div><div>Our office is networked from our server room through switches and ports, but requires re-configuring and<br>maintenance. You will learn our workflow and future plans to stay up to date with the needs. These will<br>change as we grow our team and you will continually adapt the network arrangement to suit.<br><br></div><div><strong>CRM Management<br></strong><br></div><div>You will learn the functions of our CRM, Donorfy, and become an expert in it. You will learn what our processes<br>need from Donorfy. You will provide tech support for it, as well as continually look for ways to improve it's<br>effectiveness for our goals. You will work with plug-ins and APIs to connect Donorfy with other systems. You will liaise with Donorfy as needed.<br><br></div><div><strong>Managing Microsoft Systems<br></strong><br></div><div>We use Sharepoint as our intranet, and Office 365 as our primary productivity suite. You will learn our workflow methods and needs. You will provide tech support for users of Microsoft systems and continually seek out ways to improve how we use Microsoft. You will liaise with Microsoft where needed.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>App Development<br></strong><br></div><div>We are developing an app to help send and receive scans of letters from sponsored children and from their sponsors. It is in C#. You will project manage the development of this app to full function. You will help us plan further apps to help our work in the future.<br><br></div><div><strong>Corporate Prayer<br></strong><br></div><div>Our fifth Core Value is "Being A People Committed To Prayer And Worship", and GFA World started with a Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting.&nbsp; It is fueled by prayer, and would die out without it.&nbsp; We maintain this tradition and require all staff to take part in praying for the needs of a dying world, to ensure we are always depending upon the Holy Trinity for grace for His work.</div><div><br><br><strong>ABOUT THE APPLICANT<br></strong><br></div><div>We recognise that, to be great at your role, there are certain characteristics that are important and others that enable a good fit within our existing team and culture.&nbsp; But if you don’t meet them, get in touch anyway!&nbsp; you may be more awesome that you realise.<br><br></div><div>• You are a practising Christian who reads the Bible and has attended a local church for at least 3 years<br>• Excellent organisational and time management skills<br>• You have over 3 years' experience as an IT manager for a small company<br>• You enjoy IT<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br>• Ability to work independently and as part of a team<br>• You’d like to make a difference for people in other countries, even though you may never meet them in person<br>• You don’t feel a call to go to the mission field yourself, but you desire to use your time on Earth to help people know Jesus, from an office here in England<br>• You are able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English<br><br></div><div><strong>NOTE: </strong>As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to:<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; be a practising Christian, and current active membership of a local church<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; subscribe to our statement of faith and the Nicene Creed (see end of doc)<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; demonstrate a personal commitment to our Mission and Core Values<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; participate in, and sometimes lead, our times of Christian prayer<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; be willing to work with Christians from various denominations<br><br><br></div><div><strong>GFA WORLD’S STATEMENT OF FAITH<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>WE BELIEVE:</strong></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; That the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God, given to us by the Church – “the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15).<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; The Nicene Creed to be the official Creed of the Holy Church.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; In one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; In the deity of Jesus Christ; His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His death on a cross; His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and His personal, imminent return.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; That man was created by and for God; that by man’s disobeying God, every person incurred spiritual death, which meant they were no longer in communion with God, and physical death was the consequence; and that all people are given the option of being redeemed and restored to God.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; The Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins and that all who believe in Him are declared righteous because of His victory over death and are, therefore, in right relationship with God.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; Salvation means far more than being “saved from sin; we are saved for sonship, to be divinely adopted sons and daughters of God. Forgiveness is the precondition for God’s greater gift, the gift that will last beyond our death: the gift of divine life” (1 Corinthians 15:3-7).<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; Believers in Christ are destined to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. Sharing in the life of God, as God has shared in our humanity (1 Peter 1:4).<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling all believers and thus enabling and empowering the life and ministry of the believer.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; In the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived, the everlasting blessedness of those in right relationship with God, and eternal separation for those who have rejected God’s forgiveness in His Son.<br>•&nbsp; &nbsp; The sacrament of marriage to be ordained by God as a holy union between one man and one woman as biologically defined at birth.<br><br><br></div><div><strong>OUR MISSION<br></strong><br></div><div>To be devout followers of Christ and to fulfil His Great Commission amongst people still waiting to hear His name for the first time... by training up, sending out, and assisting qualified labourers in partnership with the body of Christ<br><br><br></div><div><strong>OUR CORE VALUES<br></strong><br></div><ol><li>Knowing the lord Jesus more fully &amp; intimately</li><li>Being a people of integrity and excellence</li><li>Living in submission to God’s word</li><li>Being a people of faith</li><li>Being a people committed to prayer &amp; worship</li><li>Having a servant lifestyle</li><li>Being a people of grace &amp; love</li><li>Serving sacrificially</li><li>Being a people sold out to win the lost at any cost</li><li>Working together with the body of Christ</li></ol><div><br><br><strong>THE NICENE CREED<br></strong><br></div><div>We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.</div><div>And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and died and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose Kingdom shall have no end.</div><div>And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.</div><div>We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.<br><br></div><div><strong>Amen</strong>&nbsp;<br><br></div>

IT General Manager

<div><strong>Work. Serve. Thrive.</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div>Feeding America is the nation’s largest charity and the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.<br><br></div><div>Learn more about Feeding America <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work">here</a>.<br><br>This position is fully remote with minimal annual travel, and this person will be required to attend any on-site meetings or trainings as designated by their manager or department leadership. Employees also have access to a 30-day “work anywhere” program during the course of each calendar year that can be combined with PTO and/or holidays.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>The Opportunity</strong> &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>The Specialist will support applications within the Digital Platform Technology team that serve neighbors, agencies, and food banks, throughout the Feeding America network. Support Digital Platform Technology Team by providing customer service, generating reports and responding to business requests.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Compensation<br></strong><br>Here at Feeding America national organization, equality is central to our mission and is an integral part of our compensation policies and structures. As such, we maintain transparent salary ranges and clearly defined practices for how our team, including new hire salary offers, moves through these ranges. You can expect us to offer the best salary up front based on these clearly defined pay practices with little room for negotiation. We make exceptions for highly experienced (multiple years of at-level experience) new hires in accordance with our pay practices. Once hired, employees have the opportunity to progress through salary ranges via regular merit increases and step promotions. <br><br><strong>Salary Range: $66,000-71,000 Based on Experience. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime.</strong></div><div><strong><br>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Provide Tier 1 ticket resolution for users across the applications developed and supported by the Digital Platform Technology team.</li><li>Use established processes and tools to accurately triage bugs and user issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide timely and exceptional customer service by communicating issue status and resolution to users.</li><li>Generate weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports using SQL, PowerBI, and Excel for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Attend regular standup calls to collaborate with Agile development teams and communicate resolutions for issues that require further development.</li><li>Attend monthly user calls, onboarding sessions and food bank check-ins as needed to learn platform and become familiar with user issues.</li><li>Provide data exchange functions and services for historical data imports.</li><li>Host regular “Office Hours” calls for platform users.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Required Technical Competencies and Experience</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of work experience in an Information Technology or technical customer service environment.</li><li>Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to work on complex problems requiring strong analytical and conceptual insights.</li><li>Attention to detail, excellent time management skills and the ability to excel while managing shifting priorities.</li><li>Intermediate in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to distill complex business analysis and specifications and communicate complex ideas clearly.</li><li>Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment and lead change within the organization.</li><li>Collaborative team player, capable of working well with others but also autonomously with little direction and a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.</li><li>Comfortable presenting to groups.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Foundational Requirements:</strong></div><ul><li><em>Mission Focused</em> – Demonstrates a commitment to Feeding America’s mission through work and action. Is committed to people keep people facing hunger at the center of our work and strives to translate this commitment into action on a daily basis. Willing to advocate for people facing hunger and serve as an ambassador for Feeding America inside and outside of work.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><em>Feeding America’s goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging and</em></strong><strong> </strong><strong><em>contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage all individuals, including those from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger, to apply.</em></strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>Feeding America participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.</em></strong></div>

Specialist, Digital Platform Technology Support

<div><strong>PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:</strong></div><ol><li>Meets and exceeds performance metrics which includes opportunities created and demos or meetings scheduled.</li><li>Researches, identifies, and contacts prospective clients to schedule and conduct strategic working sessions for new revenue opportunities.</li><li>Analyzes new prospects based on key performance indicators maintained in Salesforce.com and other sales tools.</li><li>Sets meeting agenda and expectations with qualified decision makers.</li><li>Participates in meeting with prospects and Regional Sales Directors, as needed.</li><li>Researches new opportunities and stays current on client needs and current market solutions.</li><li>Maintains the CRM database, updating activities, company information, contacts, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.</li><li>Helps execute targeted marketing campaigns to generate leads and opportunities.</li><li>May assist in preparation of proposals and RFI/RFP responses.</li><li>May attend local, regional, and national conferences as needed to build relationships and grow sales pipeline.</li><li>Other duties and projects as needed or assigned.</li></ol><div><br><strong>SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:</strong></div><ol><li>Highly effective ability to communicate at all levels throughout large organizations, both in writing and verbally.</li><li>Enthusiastic and professional demeanor exhibiting a high level of honesty and sincerity in interacting with prospects and customers so that a professional and trusting relationship can be formed.</li><li>Proactive and self-motivated with experience meeting or exceeding sales goals preferred.</li><li>Exhibits a high level of follow-through, persistence, and the ability to overcome obstacles.</li><li>Strong planning and organizing skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks and changing priorities.</li><li>Ability to work independently with little oversight.</li><li>Proficiency in Salesforce.com (or similar CRM), Microsoft Office suite, and internet search tools.</li><li>Ability to travel as needed.</li></ol><div><br><strong>MINIMUM LEVEL OF PREPARATION AND TRAINING NORMALLY REQUIRED:</strong></div><ol><li>Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or psychology preferred, or equivalent experience.</li><li>1-3 years of experience in sales, marketing, account management, or church management software preferred.</li></ol>

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