Copyeditor

To learn more visit www.Awana.org and Child Discipleship Resources.

At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 75+ years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.

Today, God is using Awana to reach over 10 million kids in 140 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 91,000 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth. If you are passionate about being integral to reaching kids with the gospel, join us, and become a part of our global cause.

Summary

At our ministry, we are passionate about forming lasting faith in every child, everywhere!  As the Copyeditor, you will play an important role in furthering our mission by ensuring all written content produced for ChildDiscipleship.com and related platforms is clear, accurate, engaging, and aligned with our theological convictions and brand standards.

This role serves as a primary steward of editorial quality and voice across web properties, email communications, social platforms, and long-form resources. The Copyeditor will manage and uphold the organization’s brand style guide and contribute original copy as needed.

Primary focus:   Copyediting: ~75% / Copywriting: ~25%

This is a full-time, remote position with occasional travel based on strategic organizational meetings.

Please submit resume and cover letter outlining editorial experience and ministry alignment; also submit 2-3 relevant writing/editing samples.

Hiring Range for this position is:  $55,000 – $62,000

Who We Are Looking For:

• Team player who supports, upholds and demonstrates the Awana values in internal and external communications and relationships.
• Collaborative partner who has a natural ability to cultivate genuine relationships with external partners and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with a passion for helping fuel exponential ministry growth.
• Flexible team member who is open to taking on new responsibilities and easily adapts to shifting priorities and needs.
• One who can thrive in a setting of organizational values based on prayer, hustle, craft, and love.
• Champion of children to belong, believe, and become resilient disciples.

Key Responsibilities:

Copyediting & Editorial Quality

• Edit and proofread web content, including articles, blogs, resource pages, devotionals, and training materials.
• Review and refine long-form resources such as books, guides, curricula, and reports for publication readiness.
• Ensure grammatical accuracy, stylistic consistency, clarity, and theological fidelity across all materials.
• Verify Scripture references, citations, and ministry terminology.
• Apply and maintain the organization’s editorial and brand style guide.

Copywriting & Content Development

• Write and revise copy for web pages, email campaigns, landing pages, and social media.
• Craft headlines, summaries, calls-to-action, and supporting text that strengthen engagement and accessibility.
• Support editorial initiatives and campaigns through original content development.

Content Workflow & Collaboration

• Support editorial vision, content strategy, and publication priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the Communications, Creative, and Technology teams (as needed), as well as stakeholders across the ministry, to ensure unified messaging, technical accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Partner with writers, designers, ministry leaders, and subject-matter experts to produce high-quality, mission-aligned content.
• Track edits, manage version control, and uphold editorial calendars and production workflows.
• Provide constructive editorial feedback that strengthens authors’ skills and reinforces organizational standards.
• Adhere to regular production schedules and editorial deadlines.
• Provide occasional support for special projects, campaigns, or ministry initiatives.

Organizational Stewardship

• Uphold and demonstrate the Awana cultural values in all internal and external communications and relationships.
• Contribute to special projects, initiatives and evolving ministry needs.
• Embrace opportunities for professional development in order to hone your craft and expertise.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Theology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional copyediting or editorial experience in digital media, publishing, in a Christian ministry setting strongly preferred.
• Exceptional command of English grammar, usage, and editorial standards.
• Experience working with content management systems and collaborative editing tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to evolving content needs and platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to handle theological and ministry content with accuracy and discernment.
• Experience in Christian publishing, ministry communications, or theological education.
• Background editing content for churches, parents, or ministry leaders.
• Familiarity with discipleship frameworks, faith formation research, and cultural engagement.
• Proven ability to write clear, compelling copy for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and Awana Doctrinal Statement .
• General understanding of the Bible and the Christian Church in its various expressions preferred.
• Experience with Awana Club, curriculum, resources, & solutions is a plus!
• Valid State driver’s license required.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Spiritual Life

Must be a born-again Christian. Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Must be in agreement with the Awana Doctrinal Statement. Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through a local church. Regularly engages in reading the Holy Bible as a guide and standard for living.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to communicate. The team member is also required to regularly utilize computer equipment (e.g., screens and keyboards) to perform work. Awana recommends maintaining ergonomic posture, utilizing properly positioned computer equipment to minimize strain, and taking regular breaks to stretch and move around. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision. Local and out-of-town, overnight travel may be required.

What We Offer:

As a ministry that equips leaders to reach kids with the gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship, we value our team that makes this happen and are excited to offer:

• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of children and youth around the world.
• Intentional connection, flexibility, family, and community engagement are part of our culture.
• Remote-first work environment, allowing you to do the majority of your work from where it is you call “home”. We also have two office locations designed for collaborative work and connection with colleagues in St. Charles, Illinois, and Nashville, Tennessee, that can be used at your convenience.
• Benefits package, including a variety of programs you can choose from to meet you and your family’s needs. Some of these include medical, dental & vision health insurance, paid family leave, 401(k) & Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer match, generous paid vacation & holidays, adoption assistance, an employee wellness program, and more!

This Job Description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time based on the needs of the organization and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons. Please note, this opportunity is contingent upon favorable completion of a reference check, background check, and I-9 completion.