Jobs & Internships
Our staff team works hard at fostering the community that calls this place home. All of our current openings and opportunities are below. Benefits for full-time staff include a health plan with no premium and three weeks of paid vacation every year!
New! Graphic Designer
Get ready to get hands-on as you create amazing visual experiences showcasing God at work in Fairfax Church!
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We’re searching for a Graphic Designer obsessed with creating! Our ideal candidate rarely goes a day without bringing a design to life and LOVES executing design projects as part of a team. Your role will engage thousands of people in our congregation, on our live broadcasts, and on our social media channels.
Our ideal candidate is a pro at owning projects throughout the entire creative process from start to finish. Get ready to get hands-on as we create amazing visual experiences showcasing God at work in Fairfax Church!
- Job Title: Graphic Designer
- Department: Creative Arts (Communications)
- Reports to: Communications Director
- Work Schedule: Full time (40 hours)
Responsibilities
- Executes graphic design content for the Communications team, the Creative Arts department, and occasionally for other ministries at Fairfax Church.
- Designs attractive content that aligns with our visual aesthetic and serves our in-person and online experiences and campaigns.
- Regularly creates content for social media, signs, merch apparel, and other visuals.
- Designs intentionally for different platforms and their respective functions: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, our website, merch apparel, physical signage, and digital screens.
- Communicates proactively and effectively with the Communications team, other ministries, and outside vendors to stay on strategy and accomplish goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of professional graphic design experience.
- Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Consistently meets deadlines and proactively communicates in a team environment.
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and excels at time management.
- Passionate follower of Jesus Christ.
Additional Skills
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro & Adobe After Effects preferred.
- Familiar with email marketing/database systems.
- Familiar with project management tools.
- Familiar with front-end web page design.
Character Traits
- Aligns with the vision, values, and overall mission of Fairfax Church.
- Adheres to staff policies and practices, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook and Leadership Covenant.
- Strong self-management and self-leadership skills.
- Uses wise judgment in projects involving personal stories and other confidential information.
- Eager to learn and open to feedback in all stages of a project.
- Attentive and flexible with creative solutions toward goals or projects.
Role Benefits
- 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year for the first five years. After 5 years of employment, 20 days (160 hours) of paid vacation per year.
- Medical and dental insurance coverage.
- 403(b) retirement account eligibility with a 3% gross salary contribution and 3% match to the staff member’s contribution from Fairfax Church
- More information can be found in our Employee Handbook.
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to Valerie Nolan at valerienolan@fairfax.cc.
Trellis Program
Trellis seeks to empower men and women by equipping them with training and education that will fully equip them for a lifetime of local church ministry.
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Year One
In year one, you will rotate through the various ministries of the local church (kids, youth, music, admin, etc.) giving you robust local church experience.
Years Two and Three
In years two and three, you will specialize in one of these ministry areas. This valuable, hands-on training experience is coupled with a specialized year-round class schedule from one of our partner universities and a ministerial licensing program.
Benefits
Your benefits included in the Trellis program are: tuition & books, housing, coaching from your hub church, and 3 years of full-time ministry experience.
Fairfax Fellowship
Fairfax Fellows is a 12-month hands-on leadership development program for future pastors and church leaders.
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Requirements
- Considering a career in vocational church ministry or leadership
- Nearing the end or has recently completed undergraduate degree
- Able to agree to and sign the Staff Covenant and Expectations document
Ministry Area of Choice
Based on individual interests and the changing needs of departments.
- Children’s Ministry
- Local & Global Outreach
- Student Ministries
- Community Care
- Hospitality & Coffee Shop
- Discipleship & Engagement
- Worship
- Communications
- Production