Creative Arts Associate, NXT Gen

Job Description

Job Description

Grace Church - Eden Prairie

Full-time - 40 hours/week

Pay: $55,000 - $60,000/yr

Sarlary - Exempt

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Creative Arts Associate will coordinate the production of services and events for NXT Gen (0-18) Ministries, ensuring continuity and flow for their weekly services and other special events.

• Producer for all Grace Church NXT Gen services and events, including Grace Kids, NXT, NXT Gen special events (VBS, Fall Retreat, Winter Retreat, Summer Camp, etc.), and other services as assigned, specifically Grace Church events that happen outside of the EP Auditorium (examples include Missions Underground, GBA Graduation, etc.).
• Oversee the NXT Gen weekly schedule of special elements, announcements, etc.
• “Quality control” – helping maintain a culture of excellence in NXT Gen and other assigned services and events that glorifies God at Grace Church.
• Work with Worship, Production, and Communications to coordinate meetings, teams, and relevant information to ensure the effective production of all Grace Church NXT Gen and other assigned services + events.
• Offer constructive feedback and suggestions for ministry partners on various creative arts, including service flow, guest experience, content and design, Grace Church culture and vibe, special elements, announcements and ministry cross-promotion, etc.
• Recruit, develop and support volunteers who serve as part of the production and CA teams.
• Manage services and events planning process for NXT Gen and other assigned events, communicating to team members, tracking, and delegating needs.
• In conjunction with Director of Creative Arts, manage timing, service order and any necessary changes to ensure Grace Church quality and approved appropriate flow, look, and culture on the platform, including video and creative content, host announcements, special elements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience required: 2-4 years of experience in Production/Creative field preferred.
• Knowledge of creative arts, production management, and some AVL operations.
• Proven ability to lead and communicate effectively across departments.
• Experience using ProPresenter, Planning Center, Slack, Monday, and Basecamp preferred, or other service planning/team communications/project management software.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Has a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20).
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
• Consistent attendance and participation in Grace Church and involvement in the life of the church.