Content Specialist

If you’re passionate about impacting the vibrant and relevant conversation on faith and modern science through digital communications, and desire a position that will challenge and grow you within a supportive team, we urge you to consider joining the BioLogos team. We are currently seeking a creative and knowledgeable Content Specialist to advance our mission of connecting contemporary science and Christian faith. In this role, you will work alongside leading experts and communicators to facilitate the creation of content and resources that empower people to explore, embody, and delight in the harmony of faith and science.

Working with the Director of Programs and collaboratively with others, the Content Specialist will update, maintain, and create digital content in alignment with an overarching communication strategy. Our ideal candidate is a mission-driven early-career professional, and a constant learner with a passion for content development that strengthens faith communities and leaders. They should possess a strong understanding of the science and faith dialogue and be conversant in the questions and challenges within faith communities that engage such issues. Your work will play a key role in our pursuit of a world in which faith and science together draw us deeper into love of God and all God has created.

We are seeking a candidate in the Grand Rapids, MI area. This is a work-from-home position with occasional in-person work required, including but not limited to our bimonthly in-person days at our Grand Rapids, MI office space.

As our Content Specialist, your responsibilities will include the following areas:

• Work with BioLogos staff and external authors to review and prepare web articles for publication
• Create social media assets and messaging
• Assist with regular content audits of BioLogos’ content library
• Perform maintenance of existing webpages, such as updating images, adding backlinks, and making other edits for SEO considerations as directed
• Curate thematically-related content and messaging for core webpages addressing common questions and issues within BioLogos’ topical scope
• Leverage BioLogos content and experts to develop actionable resources and activities on science and faith for youth leaders, parents, educators, and other key audiences
• Repurpose BioLogos content and messaging across various platforms and media (eblasts, social media, short-form video, discussion guides, etc.)
• Assist with basic design/layout work for print & digital collateral
• Facilitate partnerships with external partner networks for content creation and hosting
• Provide project management support including organizing meetings, summarizing minutes, tracking activities, coordinating tasks, preparing exhibitor materials, and other administrative support as needed

We believe you should have the following skills to be successful in our Content Specialist role:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science, theology/ministry, communications, or a related field – required
• 1-3 years’ experience (inclusive of internships, undergraduate work experience, volunteering, etc.) in content workflow, editing/communications, church or youth ministry, or similar context – required
• Familiarity with Christian ministry contexts (church, campus ministry, education, etc.) and ministry resource needs – required
• Familiarity with the American Christian landscape and with contemporary scientific issues (such as climate and the environment, wise use of technology/AI, bioethics and medicine, and evolution and origins) – required
• Strong writing and editing skills, with ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively to diverse audiences – required
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content, short-form video, and messaging effectiveness – required
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage multiple initiatives with varied timelines and stakeholders in an organized and efficient manner – required
• Alignment with BioLogos’ Faith Commitments and a commitment to gracious dialogue with those of differing perspectives, both within and beyond the Christian tradition – required
• Working knowledge of WordPress (or similar content management system) and Canva (or similar design software) – preferred
• Varied multimedia production experience (graphic design, short-form video, social media assets, etc) - preferred

If this sounds like a position and organizational fit, please apply now for immediate and confidential consideration by submitting your cover letter and resume. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, competitive wages, and a collaborative team environment. For more information about BioLogos, please visit us at http://www.biologos.org.

Please Note: Applicants are expected to align with BioLogos’ Faith Commitments and support of consensus science (on issues such as evolution, climate change, and vaccines). Please take a few minutes to review these webpages before applying. We ask that you submit a resume along with a cover letter describing your interest in this specific position, alignment with our Faith Commitments and views on science, and motivation for supporting BioLogos' mission.