2 Marketing jobs

Are you up for changing the world?   At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed through Biblical discipleship and in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for almost 70 years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world; providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.   Today, God is using Awana is reaching over 4 million kids in 120 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 51,000 churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth.   Who We’re Looking For…   We’re looking for a proven, enthusiastic and experienced leader who has the ability to shepherd others, who isn’t afraid of change and has a working knowledge of the church curriculum marketplace and/or the broad donor world. The ideal Director of Marketing has experience reaching corporate goals, deep business acumen, marketing disciplines and knows how to mentor and lead other marketing team members. This leader is energetic, tenacious, resourceful, and can help build a culture of marketing team members who align with our vision, mission and strategic direction.     Responsibilities:   The Director of Marketing serves on the greater Messaging team, which functions as an internal creative marketing agency group. This team is responsible for shaping and influencing marketing and messaging plans that help attain key metrics related to our partner relationships. The Director of Marketing leads the team responsible for executing donor, church, thought leadership, and solutions marketing campaigns, as well as e-commerce, new church acquisition and retail marketing by using proven and innovative strategies and tactics. Her/his work ultimately helps to ensure donor, customers and churches are equipped to bring child and youth discipleship into their community and communities worldwide through online, retail and partnerships.   Lead direction on designing, developing and executing marketing efforts that are intended to reach business and ministry goals in conjunction with our Relationships and Solutions teams to ensure the continued success in equipping leaders to reach kids worldwide. Direct the marketing team in the specific areas of broad/mass donor acquisition, new church acquisition and ministry solutions/product marketing for our church and individual customers Assess and evaluate budgets, team members, tactics, projects, plans, and strategies as it relates to their alignment with and achievement of key ministry metrics and goals. Stimulate awareness and demand of solutions and mission of Awana through digital and traditional marketing channels on direct-to-church as well as the consumer and trade levels. Present marketing plans to sales team, missionaries, churches, and partners. Manage expectations as well as guide collaborative efforts via program platform. Develop creative direction and copy/content for marketing and sales vehicles such as online advertising and promotions; social media, videos, websites and press releases/media hooks. Work with internal departments and outside suppliers to manage multiple projects simultaneously within budgets and timelines. Provide input on new product viability and development from concept through launch, collaborating with multiple departments and personnel daily. Oversee collection and scheduling of content on all consumer group platforms and printed marketing materials. Design and conduct market research. Support, uphold and demonstrate the Awana cultural values in internal and external communications and relationships.   What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication or similar 10+ years’ experience working in the Christian marketplace in Marketing (familiarity with children’s products a plus) 5+ years experience in data-driven analytics and e-commerce Experience in donor marketing/messaging Demonstrated leadership experience with an emphasis on shepherding, learning and mentoring a team Deep Business acumen and understanding of marketing principles. Proficiency in software such as Office, iWork and social platforms Familiarity with the US church landscape and ministry marketplace Familiarity with Awana preferred   Who You Are: Gritty Resourceful Analytical thinker Enjoys collaborating with a variety of people: internal teams, vendors, executive leadership team Ability to provide clear 360° communication with strong skills in written and oral communication Thrives in an environment of change Motivated by achieving measurable results; goal-oriented Energetic, tenacious. Passionate to see the church throughout the world thrive. Belief that it is through the local church that sustainable change occurs in the lives of all people Humble, hungry and smart   Spiritual Life Must be born-again Christian. Must have personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and live life in alignment with the Word of God as set forth in our Doctrinal Statement.  Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through active commitment to local church.   Physical Demands/Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.  Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision. Occasional travel required.