Indian Life Ministries

Exciting Job Opportunities

Editor

Job Description

Qualifications:
      -Have a deep commitment to Christ and the church.
      -Is an active member in good standing in an evangelical church.
      -Is committed to missions especially ministry among Aboriginal peoples.
      -Have leadership abilities and experience and a vision for ministry.
      -Journalistic training or at least two years editorial experience
      -Works well as a team player
      -Cross-cultural experience is an asset.


Editor’s Primary Objective
      The Editor’s primary objective is to oversee and be involved in the production of periodicals that evangelize, disciple, equip, counsel, encourage, influence and inform Aboriginal people.

Responsibilities

Indian Life Newspaper
Primary Purpose: To produce a stand-alone periodical for evangelism.
      1. To work in concert with the Executive Director in overseeing the direction of Indian Life Newspaper.
      2. To be involved in the writing and gathering of Aboriginal evangelical testimonies from a diverse background of

          churches.
      3. To correspondence with writers and obtain reprint permissions as well as see that writers receive checks for the

          writing contributions.
      4. To be involved in the gathering and writing of positive, relevant news articles that will capture the attention of

          non-Christian Aboriginal people.
      5. To oversee the production of Indian Life Newspaper as it relates to scheduling and general aesthetics.
      6. To work along with the Art Director in the production of the newspaper and other publications and books.
      7. Develop and maintain board-approved budgets.

Books and promotional literature:
      1. To work with the Executive Director and the staff to come up with appropriate titles.
      2. To edit and oversee the layout of the books and publications.
      3. To handle contracts and scheduling with printers.
      4. Register copyrights with Copyright Office.

It is required that the Editor agrees with the Doctrinal Statement of Indian Life Ministries, Mission Statement, Purpose Statement, Goals and Objectives and agrees to abide by the staff handbook.