What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Digital Arts position at Faith Lutheran Church?
Overview:
The full-time Director of Digital Arts (DDA) will play a vital role in the Church’s outreach into our community by creating and managing Faith’s digital media, social media, and web presence. He/She must be self-motivated, creative, a strong leader, flexible, have a heart for ministry, and possess the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Relationships:
· Oversee and manage the production of weekly services, including livestreaming, video recording and audio/visual support
·Create high quality video content for sermons, social media and church events.
· Ensure consistency in visual and audio quality across all platforms (in-house and online)
· Troubleshoot and oversee projects that maintain or enhance Faith's AV technology.
· Lead the church's social media strategy, including content creation and scheduling.
· Monitor engagement on various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
· Work with ministry leaders to ensure the church's online presence is updated and reflects current church activities and events.
· Oversee the maintenance and content updates of the church website (including weekly sermon uploads), ensuring the website remains user-friendly and current.
· Collaborate with ministry leaders to create event promotions as needed.
· Recruit, train and lead a team of volunteers for service production and other digital arts needs.
· Provide ongoing support and training to ensure a high standard of excellence in digital media.
· Stay updated on emerging digital trends and recommend new strategies for digital outreach and engagement.
· Attend weekly staff meetings and most Sunday mornings.
· Attend other team meetings as needed.
· Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
· This position will report to the Pastor and is accountable to the Faith Leadership Board and congregation.
Key Competencies for Success:
· Experience with livestreaming, sound engineering and video production equipment.
· A growing Christian faith and commitment to Faith's mission to help God's people "Connect, Grow and Serve" together in the name of Jesus
· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
· A heart for ministry and a passion for using digital arts to further the Gospel of Jesus!
Preferred Experience/Skills:
· Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Communications or related field
· Experience with digital production, graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva), video editing (Final Cut Pro, Premiere) and website content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
· Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing strategies.
Compensation & Time Commitment:
· $20 to $30 per hour contingent upon education and experience
· 30 -40 hours per week
· Flexible hours
· Position requires attendance at staff meetings and most Sunday mornings.
· Health and dental insurance, retirement plan, disability insurance, paid holidays and PTO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30