Overview
Since 1979, Insight for Living Ministries (IFLM) has been committed to excellence in teaching the study and application of God’s Word. Pastor Chuck Swindoll and his wife, Cynthia, began the ministry by broadcasting Pastor Chuck’s Bible-teaching program, Insight for Living, on 18 stations. Today, the program airs on more than 2,000 stations, can be streamed through various online channels, and can be heard in more than 70 countries and nine languages.
We also produce quality Bible-study resources, have a dynamic online presence, provide pastoral counseling, and actively walk alongside listeners through life’s challenges. As a ministry, we’re committed to Vision 195, our strategic mission to pursue Jesus’ Great Commission by extending God’s grace and making disciples in all 195 countries and their 6,875 heart languages.
In addition to our international headquarters in Frisco, Texas, we currently have ministry offices in 10 countries, where our pastors translate resources, train church leaders to use Pastor Chuck’s Searching the Scriptures Bible-study methods, serve their communities, and pursue Vision 195 in their languages. When you join the IFLM family, you’ll become a part of a talented group of men and women uniquely gifted and called to help people around the world live with the lifechanging power of God’s Word.
Position Summary
The Production Art Assistant and Photographer (art assistant) promotes and supports the mission of IFLM by assisting with production artist needs as well as photographing individuals, products, and events. With a strong desire to support the mission of IFLM and Vision 195, the art assistant facilitates effective productivity and workflow of the department by offering ongoing project assistance and photography support to team members. The art assistant also supports the graphic artists and designers by developing visual solutions that unite written content with the necessary imagery and layout in a compelling fashion. Likewise, the art assistant works closely with staff members to capture and edit visual content for print and digital media. A motivated self-starter, the art assistant has a strong attention to detail and assists the department in producing excellent and top-quality visual imagery.
Core Job Functions And Skills
Production Art (55%)
- Performs primary production tasks and manages project components, assembly, and output to meet deadlines
- Implements production art elements for any project handled by the Publishing Department
- Quickly grasps project goals, demonstrating an awareness of “who, what, where, when, why, and how”
- Articulates to project manager an understanding of project and design concepts
- Proactively receives and implements client changes as appropriate
- Assures availability of images and demonstrates competency in scanning technology
- Identifies project needs and communicates them clearly to team members
- Performs quality reviews at all stages of project development, ensuring no pattern or consistency of errors by the final proof
- Organizes, stores, and backs up production files
- Creates digital archives of completed job files
- Completes designs by predetermined deadlines
Photography (15%)
- Discusses photo assignments and strategies for capturing specific images
- Demonstrates flexibility with different types of photography including but not limited to event photography, professional photography, and product photography
- Provides location and/or studio photography work
- Maintains photography and lighting equipment
- Processes, culls, and edits photos
- Crops and adjusts light and color levels, using photo-editing software, for optimal display
- Archives and maintains photos taken by staff
Administrative Assistant Duties (15%)
- Facilitates department effectiveness by assisting other team members with their responsibilities and project flow
- Maintains and organizes department information and office resources; provides clerical support as necessary
- Assigns ISBN numbers and registers numbers on all IFLM products as needed
- Maintains archive samples
- Maintains closed job files
- Distributes print samples to IFLM staff
- Manages photo rights and purchases
- Reviews and reconciles vendor billing and invoice information
- Assists director in reconciliation of variance reports
- Maintains tracking software administration
- Interacts with IT and vendors to ensure departmental FTP site is maintained
Professional Development (5%)
- Commits to the challenges of growth and development according to the Professional Development Plan
- Pursues the designated knowledge and/or experience with a positive attitude
- Completes assigned tasks with excellence and in a timely manner
Team Member Contribution (10%)
- Models IFLM’s core values through daily conduct
- Exerts initiative and drive to improve departmental and organizational operations
- Owns problems, creates solutions, and maintains personal accountability for results
Position Specifications
Job Qualifications
- Some college or specialized training in a related field is required
- Two to three years’ related experience as an administrative or executive assistant
- Basic experience in In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom
- Familiar with Mac and PC platforms
- Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet skills needed, preferably using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to juggle several complex projects, multitask, and meet deadlines
- Professional interpersonal skills with a high level of emotional intelligence
- Strong communication skills
- High attention to details with strong organizational skills
- Humility, a high level of flexibility, a positive attitude, and the ability to listen and work well with others
- Willing to attend Ministry Events and capture photographs
- Willing to travel up to one week per year
- Must be able to work well under time constraints
- Typing speed of 45 WPM or better
- This is a part-time position—20 hours per week.
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- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
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