Graphic design and Communications Coordinator

Department:  DCP Creative arts

Reports to: Exec. Director

Dream Center Peoria

Dream Center Peoria (DCP) exists to Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth. DCP has the following core values that we live by each and every day:

Dignity

We believe in creating a radically inclusive community where people are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of economic, ethnic, legal or religious status.

Compassion

We believe that Compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help the physical, mental or emotional pains of another.our ultimate example of this is what Jesus did for humanity

Purpose

we believe that each and every person has a god given purpose for life no matter where they have come from. true purpose in life comes from a redemptive relationship with Jesus Christ. From that flows true meaning and purpose to life

The Marketing and Communications coordinator must embrace these distinctive characteristics when carrying out ministry responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy

• Incorporate Dream Center Peoria mission, vision and values into communications

• Oversee and create content for Dream Center Peoria as a whole.Graphic design is a must for this position

• Develop creative/ communications volunteer teams by recruiting and developing a team in graphic design, video production and editing, social media, writing and branding

• Oversee development and implementation of communication and marketing projects

• Oversee the promotion of Dream Center Peoria events and ministries through all media outlets

• Promote Dream Center Peoria events and ministries through the use of social media

• Oversee and create content on Dream Center Peoria website and web presence

• Oversee all Dream Center Peoria communications for consistent use of the Dream Center Peoria brand

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other

• Ability to develop a communications and marketing strategy

• Skill in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and other design software

• Knowledge of ministry trends in communications and creative arts

• Ability to recruit, train and mentor teams

• Ability to lead, inspire and mentor staff team members

• Ability to work within a team environment including staff and volunteers

• Ability to relate well to diverse groups of people and ministries

• Ability to effectively manage a budget

• Ability to translate creative ideas to effective communications and marketing products

• Skill in the use of social media for promotional purposes

• Knowledge of website building/ uploading(square space)

• Video and photo editing is a huge plus

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Communications or Creative Arts or equivalent combination of experience and education

Or at least 2 years related experience

Passion and desire for Dream Center Peoria and this position to succeed

All positions are reviewed 30 and 60 days from the start date, with periodic reviews after that

Please send resume to media@dreamcenterpeoria.org