What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Storyteller for Student Ministry position at Willow Creek Community Church?
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to lead our student ministry in creating engaging video content that draws people into a deeper connection with God. As a Creative Storyteller, you will be responsible for developing a structure for students to explore their gifts in ministry, especially as it relates to video/photography. You will create opportunities for students to use their gifts and shepherd the development of the creative team volunteer culture.
Salary and Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary range of $56,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and skill set. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement savings with company match, parental leave, generous paid time off, mental health counseling reimbursement, and more.
Job Description
As a Central Students Filmmaker, your responsibilities will include creative ideation, pre-production, and video shoots. You will develop a strategy for creating compelling, engaging, and effective media that (1) draws people into a deeper connection with God and (2) welcomes students outside of the church to explore it. You will also research and adapt creative ideas to better our Student Ministry programs/ministry. Your skills should include expertise in telling a story in a video/film format, demonstrated skill in creativity, process management, problem solving and priority setting, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Skills/Competencies:
We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to lead our student ministry in creating engaging video content that draws people into a deeper connection with God. As a Creative Storyteller, you will be responsible for developing a structure for students to explore their gifts in ministry, especially as it relates to video/photography. You will create opportunities for students to use their gifts and shepherd the development of the creative team volunteer culture.
Salary and Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary range of $56,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and skill set. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement savings with company match, parental leave, generous paid time off, mental health counseling reimbursement, and more.
Job Description
As a Central Students Filmmaker, your responsibilities will include creative ideation, pre-production, and video shoots. You will develop a strategy for creating compelling, engaging, and effective media that (1) draws people into a deeper connection with God and (2) welcomes students outside of the church to explore it. You will also research and adapt creative ideas to better our Student Ministry programs/ministry. Your skills should include expertise in telling a story in a video/film format, demonstrated skill in creativity, process management, problem solving and priority setting, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Skills/Competencies:
- Expert in telling a story in a video/film format
- Demonstrated skill in creativity, process management, problem solving and priority setting
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Fluent in each step of the cinematic process (pre-production, production and post-production)
- Knowledge of Photography
- Understanding of camera equipment and what's required to achieve shots
- Knowledge of Canon C300/500 cameras or equivalent video/cinema cameras
- Knowledge of basic studio lighting
- Knowledge of basic sound recording and mixing
- Knowledge of creating videos for multiple social platforms and video formats (Instagram, Youtube, etc)
- Jesus Follower - Lives a life of integrity and pursues a personal relationship with Jesus.
- Loves students - Feels passionate about ministering to students in middle and high school
- Creative Executer - Ability to move ideas from abstract concepts to executed videos
- Learner- Someone who desires continued growth in their area of ministry.
- Innovative - Seeks out new ideas and is unafraid to fail.
- Collaborative & Team Player - Loves working with others and assumes the best in each other
- Team Mobilizer- Able to build effective teams
- Self Aware - Knows their own strengths and weaknesses and is moving towards health, exemplifies humility and confidence
- Encourager- Able to see the good in others and is intentional in affirming it.
- Approachable- Is warm, inviting, and easy to get along with.
- High Emotional Intelligence - Intuitive about others' emotions and able to respond appropriately.
- Hard-working - Is aware of the importance of their role and works hard to do their best.
- Effective communicator - Able to give and receive healthy feedback
- Fun- Someone who is okay with an occasional disco party and lots of laughing
- Experience in creating video content for social media, websites, emails
- Experience in making testimony/documentary-type videos, announcement/talking head videos, and event recap and promotional videos
- A college or secondary school degree in Television/Film/Video or equivalent industry experience preferred
- Adobe Suite
- Motion Graphics and Animation background are desirable
- Prior experience working or serving with students
- Prior experience working on a high-functioning team
- Experience with various digital realms including but not limited to: Planning Center Online, photography, websites.
Salary : $56,000 - $70,000
