<div><strong>A UNIQUE PLACE<br></strong><br></div><div>Work is a gift from the loving Father to his beloved sons and daughters. And yet, receiving this gift and offering it back to our Creator can be difficult due to the brokenness and frailty of our fallen nature. We seek to answer the Lord’s invitation to lean into this tension as we build an apostolate entirely devoted to honoring God both with <em>what</em> we do and<strong> </strong><em>how</em><strong><em> </em></strong>we do it. It’s not perfect because we are not perfect. And still, we persist because “he who made the promise is trustworthy.” (Hebrews 10:23)</div><div><strong><br>FOR A UNIQUE PURPOSE<br></strong><br></div><div>Amidst the obvious challenges, God is doing something amazing in our world… and we are grateful to be a part of it. Just as David reached for five smooth stones when God called him to slay the giant Goliath, when God raises up leaders in the Church, they reach for 5 Stones to help them answer his call.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>When it’s time to clarify a brand message, solve logistics nightmares, untangle tech troubles, or break through media malaise, we’re here to help Catholic apostolates get unstuck and unleashed. Join our passionate, close-knit team in Sycamore, IL, who joyfully accompany mission-driven organizations with the professional services they need to succeed.</div><div><strong><br>THE ROLE WE NEED<br></strong><br></div><div>5 Stones is seeking a senior graphic designer to work collaboratively with the rest of our agency team to serve our growing list of Catholic clients. A senior graphic designer does this by compellingly and consistently representing our clients’ brands through a vast variety of communication pieces across the digital and print landscape—making work that is <em>good </em>and <em>true</em> become winsomely <strong>beautiful</strong>.<br><br></div><div>Because we are a small and agile team, this role requires creative adaptability and comfort in the not-perfectly-clear. While we can’t script what each day holds, we are certain this team member will be asked to…</div><ul><li>Work collaboratively with clients, account managers, project managers, marketers, copywriters, and developers to create functional digital and print experiences that convince and convert.</li><li>Deliver consistent design work across a large spectrum of project types, including but not limited to the following:<ul><li>brand systems</li><li>logo design</li><li>web design</li><li>digital advertising</li><li>email campaigns</li><li>product photography</li><li>sales collateral</li><li>direct mailing pieces</li><li>social media</li><li>and more&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Execute occasional production design tasks, such as file preparation for print pieces or layout changes to printed products.</li><li>Present work to clients</li><li>Provide design feedback and participate in training opportunities for the rest of the team</li></ul><div>‍</div><div><strong>THE PERSON WE NEED<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>The right candidate for the senior graphic design position will be…</strong></div><ul><li>Creative with an appetite to explore ideas outside of the box</li><li>A confident and enthusiastic communicator</li><li>Willing to think beyond just the visuals and offer their own strategic insight into projects</li><li>Open to giving and receiving feedback and direction from team members and clients without taking it personally</li><li>Comfortable presenting work to the team and to clients</li><li>Interested in using data to inform design decisions</li><li>Naturally curious and unafraid to take a calculated risk on a new idea</li><li>Ready to dive into new projects they haven't done before and learn new skills</li><li>Able to balance quality, time, and budget to produce the best possible work on every project</li><li>‍<strong>Humble and aware of their deep goodness and dignity as a beloved child of God</strong></li></ul><div><br><strong>And the right candidate will have...</strong></div><ul><li>4-6 years of professional graphic design experience (agency experience not necessary but a plus)</li><li>A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications is preferred but not necessary if an applicant has the necessary skill sets from professional experience</li><li>An impressive portfolio showcasing stunning work across a variety of projects</li><li>Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud programs, namely, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator (other programs a plus)</li><li>Experience with Webflow and/or Figma is preferred but not necessary</li><li>Excellent communication skills allowing him or her to share design best practices and rationale clearly in a way that builds up the relationship with our clients</li><li>A high attention to detail</li><li>Experience creating and/or working in brand systems, adhering to branding guidelines, and executing a brand across various mediums and projects</li><li>A passion for work that keeps him or her up-to-date with today’s design, technology, entertainment, and culture</li><li>Personal commitment to continuous improvement of technical skills, efficiency, quality, communication and collaboration skills, etc.</li><li>An understanding of how to set up design files for print and digital</li><li><strong>An unwavering steadiness and peacefulness rooted in the Catholic identity</strong></li></ul><div>‍</div><div><strong>WHAT WE OFFER<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Competitive salaries</li><li>A one-of-a-kind work environment built by a close-knit team of men and women who share your passion and vision</li><li>Premium healthcare and dental coverage (75% paid by the company)</li><li>Paid time off for Holy Days of Obligation and other feasts such as Holy Thursday and Good Friday, in addition to holidays and personal vacation time</li><li>A generous 401(K) plan with employer matching</li><li>Flex-spending account (tax-free funds to put towards out-of-pocket medical expenses)</li><li>“On the clock” prayer and Mass times in our on-site Chapel, where our Lord is present in the Holy Eucharist</li><li>A pivotal position within a growing apostolate with opportunities to hone your craft and share your gifts in evolving ways as you continue your career with 5 Stones.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>LOCATION<br></strong><br></div><div>We believe that the culture and community of 5 Stones are critically important to our mission of serving clients and helping our employees thrive in every aspect of their lives. For this reason, we strongly prefer this team member to be located onsite in Sycamore, Illinois (60 miles west of Chicago).<br><br><strong>If you think you’d be a good fit, please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to </strong><a href="mailto:careers@weare5stones.com"><strong>careers@weare5stones.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></div>

Senior Graphic Designer

<div><strong>Job Summary</strong></div><div>Under the direction of the Director of Communication and in cooperation with the Creative Team Director, the Social Media Content Creator will work with a team to build creative and relevant content that fosters engagement on our digital and social media platforms. The Social Media Content creator will conceptualize, edit, design and create the content that’s important to James River Church in our mission to reach the lost by reaching young families.</div><div><br><strong>Essential Responsibilities &amp; Duties</strong></div><ul><li>Discover and implement new and improved ways to market content through media.</li><li>Utilize video, design and photo skills to produce content that is appropriate for a designated media outlet. (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X, etc.)</li><li>Create a Content Calendar for approval for the James River Church social media account that aligns with the life of the church.</li><li>Primarily creating content for the James River Church social media – also be available to create content for other church department accounts including our Lead Pastors on an as-needed basis.</li><li>Lead social media photo/film shoots – setting up, planning and executing film and photography projects for social media engagement.</li><li>Work closely with the Director of Communication to identify and explore opportunities for greater impact, discover and execute trends for increased engagement, and feedback on content.</li><li>Work closely with the Creative Team Director to receive feedback and coaching on execution of created pieces.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned and required by your direct report.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Job Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Undergraduate degree or 2+ years of relevant digital experience, including design, video, or both.</li><li>High level of understanding of popular social networks – design, functionality, users, etc.</li><li>Very high attention to detail</li><li>Understanding of Adobe CC Suite including Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, etc.</li><li>High level of time management &amp; ability to work under pressure</li><li>Exceptional communication skills</li><li>Portfolio available online</li><li>Love for working on a team and being a team player in a highly collaborative department</li></ul><div><br><strong>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Understanding of video editing process and ability to apply real-time feedback in a timely manner</li><li>Video editing proficiency (Adobe Premiere).</li><li>Color-grading proficiency</li><li>Proficiency with a variety of equipment and programs to capture and create social media content in a short amount of time</li><li>High-level creativity, problem solver, ability to teach and train Dream Team</li><li>Adaptable and flexible</li><li>Able to work under press in a tight timeline</li></ul><div><br><strong>Code of Conduct &amp; Character</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>James River Church is Pastor-led and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:</strong></div><ol><li>Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:<ul><li>Daily devotional time with Lord.</li><li>Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.</li></ul></li><li>Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:<ul><li>Communicating and sharing with your spouse.</li><li>Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.</li></ul></li><li>Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.</li><li>Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.</li><li>Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.</li><li>Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.</li><li>Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Heart Behind All We Do</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>JOY</strong><br>Smile at EVERYONE you encounter!<br><br><em>“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/Phil%204.4;niv?t=biblia"><em>Phil 4:4 (NIV)</em></a><em><br>“In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/Ps%2016.11;esv?t=biblia"><em>Ps 16:11 (ESV)</em></a></div><div><strong>ENTHUSIASM</strong><br>Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, &amp; about what God is doing in your life and in the church.<br><br><em>“Zeal for your house has consumed me…” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/Ps%2069.9;esv?t=biblia"><em>Ps 69:9 (ESV)</em></a><em><br>“I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/Ps%20122.1;esv?t=biblia"><em>Ps 122:1</em></a><em> (TPT)</em></div><div><strong>ENCOURAGEMENT</strong><br>Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve!<br><br><em>“So encourage each other and build each other up…” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/1%20Thess%205.11;nlt?t=biblia"><em>1 Thess 5:11 (NLT)</em></a><em><br>“…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/1%20Thess%205.15;esv?t=biblia"><em>1 Thess 5:15</em></a><em> (MSG)</em></div><div><strong>LOVE AND CARE</strong><br>Show compassion &amp; represent the love of Jesus!<br><br><em>“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/1%20John%204.7;nlt?t=biblia"><em>1 John 4:7 (NLT)</em></a><em><br>“Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/John%2013.34;nlt?t=biblia"><em>Jn 13:34 (NLT)</em></a></div><div><strong>SERVANT MINDED</strong><br>How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help.<br><br><em>“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/1%20Pet%204.10;nlt?t=biblia"><em>1 Pt 4:10 (NLT)</em></a><em><br>“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/Matt%2020.28;nlt?t=biblia"><em>Mt 20:28 (NLT)</em></a><em><br>“…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” </em><a href="https://ref.ly/Gal%205.13;esv?t=biblia"><em>Ga 5:13</em></a><em> (AMP)</em></div><div><strong>Commitment to Ministry</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>By submitting my application for this position, I confirm I have read and accept the above Job Description/Code of Conduct and believe God has called me to serve in this capacity.</div>

Social Media Content Creator

<div><strong>Who We Are</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Angel is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. Some of the studio's key projects-- The Sound of Freedom and Dry Bar Comedy --have earned billions of views around the world. Learn more at Angel.com<br><br><strong>Summary/objective:</strong></div><div>Angel Studios is seeking an entry-level Jr. Ad Buyer to support our paid media efforts on Facebook, Instagram and other social media networks with the goal to drive consistent revenue and return on investment.</div><div><br></div><h3>Essential functions</h3><ul><li>Assists in managing all paid social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and more</li><li>Provides researching and strategy support to estimate effectiveness of anticipated&nbsp; spends</li><li>Works closely with creative and Creator Voice teams to establish deadlines and plans with internal media team to ensure launch times are met</li><li>Oversees campaign implementation, creative rotation and URL updates for tracking tags</li><li>Manage creative tracking for all mediums to ensure on-time start of media activations, ensuring digital assets are tracked correct to be able to track revenue</li><li>Pulling and compiling campaign reporting on media analysis to make strategic recommendations on campaign optimizations, including: cutting or increasing spend, shift of strategy or adjustment of vendors&nbsp;</li><li>Actively support the media planning strategies and buying across all paid social channels</li><li>Monitors ad campaigns and identifies problems or areas for improvement.&nbsp;</li><li>Track all media expenditures to ensure budget compliance for individual channels, campaigns, quarters, etc.</li><li>Develops skills to handle increasingly complex matters</li><li>Proactively utilize data to drive results and improvements of paid and organic media initiatives</li><li>Must attend and contribute to regularly scheduled staff meetings.</li><li>Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the English language required.&nbsp; Additional language proficiency is a plus.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><em>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.</em></div><div><br></div><h3>Competencies</h3><ul><li>An exceptional listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.</li><li>Detail-oriented perspective and able to pick up on overlooked details.</li><li>Organization and time management.&nbsp;</li><li>Able to maintain confidentiality of information.</li><li>Must be able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions.</li><li>Resourceful and able to problem-solve and manage tasks with ambiguity.&nbsp;</li><li>Willing to perform an array of tasks both in and out of the office.</li><li>Can take feedback to tasks and assignments positively and create better solutions.</li><li>A quick study, able to pick up new skills and learn how to use new programs.</li><li>Must participate in setting and achieving regularly scheduled and outlined objectives.&nbsp;</li><li>Has experience running ads on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,&nbsp; Pinterest, and/or other social ad platforms</li><li>Has strategized, organized, and executed organic social media marketing campaigns</li><li>Experience contributing to the management of a digital product from a marketing perspective</li><li>Experience writing great copy that has been used in a successful marketing campaign</li><li>Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Required education and experience</h3><ul><li>Experience running ad campaigns on Facebook/Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social platforms. Experience running ad campaigns on Google is a plus</li><li>Familiarity and experience with testing and using data to make informed campaign decisions</li><li>Experience in the exploration of new ad platforms and finding ways to make them work for your campaign</li></ul><h3>Preferred education and experience</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field&nbsp;</li><li>Intimate knowledge of Meta Ad Platforms (Facebook &amp; Instagram)</li><li>Basic level designer skills on Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Affinity Designer, or similar software</li></ul><div><br><strong>Salary: </strong>$58,000 - $65,000 a year</div><div><br></div><div>Commensurate with experience and scope of responsibility.</div><div><strong>Perks at Angel:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>- Competitive compensation</div><div>- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees <strong>and</strong> dependents</div><div>- Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life Insurance paid for employee, with option of additional AD&amp;D insurance</div><div>- Generous Paid Time Off</div><div>- Health Spending Account (HSA)</div><div>- 401(k) investment opportunity with employer match</div><div>- Paid parental leave</div><div>- Identity Theft Insurance</div><div>- Pet Insurance</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Other duties</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Angel is an Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>At Angel, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.</div>

Jr. Ad Buyer

<h3>The Position</h3><div><br>Church Media Squad is seeking <strong>Graphic Design Contractors</strong> to augment our Squad during periods of high workload. At Church Media Squad, we are committed to elevating church media by aiding local church ministries in graphic and video production, communication and social strategy, website development, and full-scale branding.</div><div><br>The selected <strong>Graphic Design Contractor</strong> will assist with the recurring graphic design requirements of Church Media Squad clients and handle daily interactions with these clients. The Graphic Design Contractor role is project-based, and is based on a project-to-project structure, with guaranteed availability of a minimum of 20 hours per week for a 10-week contract.</div><div><br>All Church Media Squad Squad members operate entirely remotely. Contractors should have their own equipment compatible with an Apple-only environment.</div><h3><br>About Church Media Squad:</h3><div><br>Church Media Squad is based out of Salt Lake City, UT. The state of Utah has the lowest percentage of Christians in the country, with the Salt Lake Valley having less than 5% who consider themselves part of the Christian faith. Our Founder’s goal and hope is to be part of God's transformative movement in the Salt Lake Valley by making our base of operations here and helping church plants in Salt Lake Valley.<br><br></div><div>We have seven Squad Goals at Church Media Squad that help define how we operate and interact with our client churches and each other. You can read the Squad Goals here.</div><h3><br>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Contractors must have their own active Creative Cloud subscription.</li><li>Required proficiency with:<ul><li>Photoshop - Expert</li><li>Illustrator - Intermediate to Expert</li><li>InDesign - Intermediate to Expert</li></ul></li><li>Preference will be given to applicants with additional proficiency in:<ul><li>Adobe Dimensions</li><li>C4D</li><li>Motion Graphics Software</li></ul></li><li>Must submit a portfolio link with the application. Only portfolios containing the following project types will be considered:<ul><li>Sermon Series Designs</li><li>Social Posts</li><li>Merch - T-Shirts, Stickers</li><li>Custom Illustration</li><li>Large Layout - Booklets of 4+ pages</li><li>Small Layout - Connect cards, Brochures</li></ul></li><li>Familiarity with these tools is a plus but not a requirement: Slack.com, ClickUp.com, &amp; Dropbox.com</li><li>We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working for a church. This firsthand experience enables us to serve better the church staff we collaborate with daily.<br><br></li></ul><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Minimum Commitment: At least 20 hours per week for a 10-week contract</li><li>Pay Structure: $25 per hour</li><li>Over-Time: Hours beyond the 20-hour commitment will be compensated at $25 per hour</li><li>Availability: Must be available during U.S. business hours</li><li>Financials: Guaranteed 20 hours of payment per week, regardless of workload. Time tracking must be done via ClickUp and Gusto</li><li>Availability within +/- 2 hours of Central Standard Time (CST) for client-facing responsibilities.</li><li>Collaborate with Squad Churches (our members) throughout the design process, encompassing drafts, revisions, and final file creation/delivery.</li><li>Maintain member communications via ClickUp channels, providing high-level customer support and care.</li><li>Stay in regular contact with the Squad via our company Slack.</li><li>Regular check-ins with your point of contact at Church Media Squad.<br><br></li></ul><h3>Other Details:</h3><ul><li>You will be reporting to an assigned point of contact.</li><li>Higher internet speeds are required for this contractor position.</li><li>This is a 1099 Contractor role. The pay structure is $25 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours of payment per week, regardless of workload. Hours beyond the 20-hour commitment will also be compensated at $25 per hour. Compensation is subject to periodic review and potential adjustments based on performance and experience.</li><li>Church Media Squad reviews compensation arrangements periodically and may offer project renewals or scope expansions.</li></ul>

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