Director of Creative Arts & Media

DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE ARTS & MEDIA 

 PURPOSE:

The Director of Creative Arts & Media serves as a member of the DLC staff and leadership cabinet as the strategic point person on the design and execution of all Discover Life Church (DLC) worship services, communication & brand strategies, and special initiatives. This position must effectively lead, administrate, and mobilize staff and volunteers into a team that consistently provides creative, meaningful services at DLC. 

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful Director of Creative Arts & Media possesses a clear understanding of and commitment to the heart of Discover Life Church, as well as applying sound biblical principles in the enhancement of church worship environments, brand strategies, and communications. Likewise, the Director carries a mature view of and devotion to the spiritual well-being of the Creative Arts team members & volunteers.  Experience in volunteer development, creative thinking, problem-solving, & collaborative leadership efforts is required to excel in this role. Having a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to quality and detail is required

EXPECTATIONS OF THE CREATIVE ARTS DIRECTOR:
OVERSEE Creative Arts & Media / Communications Initiatives – Facilitate Spirit-led worship environments, manage & maintain production equipment & use, as well as clear, efficient communication & media marketing strategies.

RECRUIT LEADERS – Assist in recruiting leaders and volunteers in the Creative Arts areas of ministry.   All ministries depend on volunteer servant leaders; in which they must be recruited, retained, and rewarded.  Serve your leaders by assisting them in whatever way is needed to ensure their success, commitment, and fulfillment in doing what God has called them to do.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP – Serve your leaders and team by assisting them in whatever way is needed to ensure their success, commitment, and fulfillment in doing what God has called them to do. This includes providing systems, resources, opportunities, and encouragement to thrive.

COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL – We believe every environment is a way to share God’s love and communicate the hope of the gospel. 

PARTNER WITH OTHER DIVISIONS – Look for & be open to partnership with the other teams to collectively accomplish the overall vision & mission of DLC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Administration:

• Oversee the scheduling of all Creative Arts (CA) volunteers for all services and special events
• Recruit, lead and develop team of staff and volunteers within supporting teams such as dance, drama, social media, praise team, band, videography, photography, marketing, audio, visuals, broadcast, and production.
• As a member of the DLC staff and leadership cabinet (iLead), the Director of Creative Arts will attend weekly staff meetings as well as monthly & quarterly training sessions.
• Collaborate in creative concepts for sermon series.
• Work with church leadership team to support requested media and technical needs.
• Submit and track budgets monthly to ensure expenditures are kept on target.
• Purchase needed supplies and equipment (with proper approval).
• Facilitate creative design meetings and attend church staff meetings.
• Research current trends.
• Work closely with the lead and executive pastors to ensure that the Creative Arts & Media ministry supports the overall mission of the church.
• Develop & oversee online church community in collaboration with the Communications Lead.

Worship – Creative Expressions [Band, Praise Team, Drama, Dance, Service Host]:

• Collaborate with Worship Leader, Music Director, and Drama Team Lead to improve services, drive creativity, and execute new ideas/technology.
• Lead Special Production development including Dance, Drama, and Choral (choir) presentations

Production [Audio, Lighting, Broadcast /Streaming, etc.]:

• Responsible for the oversight of all in-service video and livestream production. Including the creation (filming & editing) and distribution of video announcements.

• Facilitate administration, envisioning, recruiting, and developing the team and values that exemplify excellence (also include leading brainstorming meetings to creatively develop the elements of the service that will reinforce and support the message of the service).
• Manage production (lighting, audio, video) systems and staff to ensure the highest quality of presentation and service. Includes managing repairs and installations of associated equipment and software.
• Lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers that produce all video content for the church.
• Plan stage designs for worship services and other events.
• Upload services to online platforms (DLC App, Podcasts, YouTube, etc.)

Marketing Communications:

• Oversee marketing & the overall brand development and adherence both within the ministry and outside
• Provide leadership and oversight of church communication strategy and implementation; including setup of needed registration systems & payment management.

• Produce graphic design (digital & print) pieces promoting DLC initiatives.
• Oversee video and photo capturing/editing for DLC events & gatherings.
• Produce content and oversee Social Media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
• Maintain church website and other online platforms (social media, DLC app, etc.).
• Collaborate with IT and online host to develop & support online church community.
• Oversee the creation of bi-weekly and monthly e-newsletters.
• Design and implement new communications systems as needed to help church members engage in ministry.
• Develop and maintain a communications calendar.  

QUALIFICATIONS/COMMITMENTS: 

At Discover Life Church, we value working with others to accomplish goals and personally contribute at a level that requires God’s help. By maintaining these priorities, we will put ourselves in a position where we can continue to strive for excellence and value in reaching our community.

SPIRITUAL / PERSONAL:

• Born-again Christian who loves Jesus and the Church
• Committed to living a life (publicly & privately) that reflects God’s character and standard of living outlined in the bible.
• Conviction to live above reproach; engaging in activities that glorify God & abstaining from those that do not glorify God.
• Commitment to Membership with regular attendance & participation within the community Discover Life Church
• Adherence to and support of the DLC Statement of Faith, Core Values, & Culture
• Obedience & Commitment to practicing tithing and offerings.
• An ongoing display of Christ-like behavior; treating others with respect, compassion, and integrity.
• Model Transparency, unity, teamwork, faithfulness, servant-leadership, & accountability
• Positive people skills – kind, gracious, and personable demeanor; calm under pressure and comfortable with challenges
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to anticipate future needs and begin to strategize ways to find a resolution
• Ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Availability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to develop & have fun while collaborating in a fast-paced team environment.

Technical

• Have experience using both Macs & PCs
• Knowledge of / Ability to Learn:
• Planning Center
• ProPresenter
• Video production and editing
• Experience in livestream production
• Adobe Creative Cloud [Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator]

• Blackmagic Video systems
• Mailchimp
• G-Suite
• Stripe
• Subsplash [Church App]
• Lighting and camera work
• Knowledge of shot composition
• Knowledge of camera equipment
• MONDAY
• Notebird
• Creative design

• Ministry experience is a plus