Creative Media Coordinator

About the role

This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to the mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Creative Media Coordinator supports the ministry as a member of the Brand team, creating visual content that supports Sky Ranch marketing, programming, and organization‑wide initiatives from concept through final project completion.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual content for marketing and organization‑wide initiatives.
• Develop creative concepts and designs for print and digital materials, including marketing campaigns, brochures, signage, banners, retail merchandise, social media, email, web, and promotional materials.
• Help develop and execute visual direction for annual summer themes, special events, campaigns, and other key initiatives.
• Maintain consistency with Sky Ranch brand standards across all creative materials.
• Collaborate with all departments to understand project goals and translate ideas into effective visual solutions.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritize deadlines, and maintain high quality and attention to detail.
• Prepare and deliver production‑ready files for print, digital, signage, merchandise, and other applications, coordinating with printers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Maintain organized design files, templates, brand assets, and other creative resources.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices while ensuring work aligns with the Sky Ranch brand.
• Capture marketing photography as needed to support campaigns, events, and other creative initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch employee policies, procedures, and all applicable state and federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Brand Integrity Manager, Director of Marketing and Communications, and VP of Sales & Marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional training and experience.
• 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an in‑house, agency, or similarly fast‑paced creative environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative concept development, brand execution, and a range of print and digital design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience designing for print, digital, signage, merchandise, and large‑format materials.
• Knowledge of print and digital production processes, specifications, and best practices.
• Ability to develop creative concepts and carry projects from initial idea through final production.
• Photography skills and experience are preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills; ability to foster trust and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Independent thinker with initiative, sound judgment, and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to receive and respond to feedback.
• Analytical ability to identify needs and develop effective visual solutions.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to understand and communicate Sky Ranch’s vision to internal and external audiences.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Routine physical effort; ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently for moving and carrying objects, including photography and video equipment.
• Physical agility required for bending, reaching, crawling, stooping, and climbing step stools or ladders.
• Works indoors in a normal office environment for most of the retreat season.
• During summer camp season, works both indoors and outdoors in a noisy, busy environment, exposed to seasonal weather elements.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Travel to various geographic locations, including by car, with occasional overnight stays and weekend work.

Other Requirements

• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally; must fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.
• Active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs align with Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.
• Demonstrated commitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, Excellence) in daily behavior.
• Annual clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.
• Personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health.