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General Statement of Job Function:

The position of Creative Director of the Young Adult Initiative develops the Young Adults Initiative’s vision, strategy, and content. This position works closely with the Administrative Directors to execute the Lilly grant-funded project and accomplish the grant's objectives. The purpose of this project is to help equip and support congregations and address the needs of young adults as identified in the second phase of the initiative and contribute to helping congregations in their efforts to attract, disciple, retain, and mobilize young adults to become vital participants in and contributors to the life and outreach of their congregations. Key objectives will include executing phase two of the grant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Fulfills the obligations of the phase two of the Young Adult Initiative

· Supervises the staff supporting the Young Adult Initiative.

· Designs and conducts sound research

· Designs and produces educational content with the YAI staff. This may include, but is not limited to, a podcast, blog posts, social media presence, and webinars.

· Creates and executes an annual YAI conference.

· Based on the research findings, produces a playbook that congregations can use to better attract, disciple, retain, and mobilize young adults and young adult ministers.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED

· Earned graduate degree. Doctoral degree preferred.

· Ability to communicate well in writing and speech.

· Ability to design and execute sound research.

· Experience managing a budget.

· Strong networking abilities

· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

· Excellent time and project management skills.

STRONGLY PREFERRED

· Experience with digital marketing

· Experience in video production

· Experience working with various types of ministries: congregations, parachurch, and Christian Academia

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ required and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments.
• Agreement with Denver Seminary’s statement of faith.

Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professional in order to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. The position of Creative Director supports this mission by:

OUTCOMES:

• Fulfilling the second phase of the YAI through communications, community, education, and research.
• Build positive awareness of Denver Seminary.
• Educate congregations on how to attract, disciple, retain, and mobilize young adults and young adult ministers.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office working conditions including computer usage may require occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.03 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Application Question(s):

• As a faith-based organization, how will your relationship with Christ impact your job?

Work Location: In person