This position requires an energetic, disciplined, quick learning, flexible, and solution-oriented person who thrives in a startup culture with an often changing environment where multiple hats are worn. It’s also essential to have a passion for the continued growth and development of the ministry of MorningStar to the body of Christ around the word.

The person must be full of integrity, friendly, personable, and possess a strong biblical understanding with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate. This person must be flexible, collaborative, and possess strong critical thinking skills. The person should also have excellent time management skills with the ability to accomplish projects on time.

Employee Status: Full Time – Coverage needed during daily business hours; on call for events and issues.

Roles and Responsibilities:
 

Websites

• Design & maintain Wordpress & Drupal websites
• Secure new and existing website infrastructure
• Provide training, web support, and assistance to ministry departments

E-Commerce

• Provide support and technical advice for online transactions and shipping
• Provide reports for financial transactions and website analytics
• Administer payment gateways, including Stripe, Braintree, Paypal, and Payflow
• Administer Shopify, Wordpress, and Drupal platforms
• Develop and maintain custom accounting reports

Integrations

• Develop custom modules and integrations for Wordpress, Drupal, Shopify, and other web technologies
• Develop API Integrations with Vimeo, Youtube, Stripe, Braintree, and Paypal

Required Competencies:

Knowledge and Skills

• MorningStar Knowledge – Knowledge of MorningStar’s unique purpose in the body of Christ and how to fulfill that vision and purpose.
• Creativity – Demonstrate understanding of current trends in web and design as it relates to website creation and maintenance.
• Website Design – New site implementation, graphics, UI. Ability to translate design graphics into optimized web page layouts
• Programming – Competent with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and SQL.
• Web hosting – Familiarity with web hosting systems, e.g. LAMP, domains, name servers.
• Quick leaner – Mentally flexible with an ability to easily learn new concepts and problem-solve.
• Device compatibility – Competency in PC, Mac and Linux platforms and a variety of web browsers.
• Critical Thinking – Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Clear Communication – Highly competent in communicating clearly and effectively with Media and MorningStar staff.
• Time Management – The ability to manage time effectively to complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner.
• Team Player – Willingness and ability to support the media team in a variety of positions during live production and video creation.

Education/Experience:

• College degree preferred but not required. Past experience is also considered.
• Experience with Shopify, Drupal, wordpress platforms a plus.