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Slingshot Group

CrossWinds Church - Creative Arts Director

Slingshot Group, Livermore, California, United States, 94551


Position Description

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.The Creative Arts Director is a pivotal role that will shape the weekend experience through the use of a breadth of mediums such as music, lights, video and drama. This role will lead the creative arts department. They will oversee a team of staff and volunteers who joyfully put their hands in the middle on services that point to the hope found in Jesus.

About the Organization

CrossWinds is a powerhouse of a church located 30 miles east of San Francisco Bay and has been ministering for 35 years in the community of Livermore. CrossWinds has been known for its use of the creative arts from the very start. This reputation continues today as they communicate the gospel message of Jesus each week with a high value for creativity. They are a church that practices the “Third Way,” which means they graciously hold space to agree to disagree. Truly all are welcome to be a part of the church community and participate fully within their gifts. CrossWinds is committed to using their property in kingdom-minded ways, and has 28 tiny homes on its campus as permanent, sustainable housing for formerly unhoused individuals.

Key Responsibilities

-This person will lead the creative arts department for the church which includes but is not limited to weekend programming.

-This person will be the gatekeeper for Sunday services, managing people, elements, transitions and service flow.

-This person will have an essential role in being a storyteller. They will highlight real-life stories from the community, as well as steward the creation of original stories, and communicate these stories through video and other creative mediums.

-This person will lead weekly brainstorming, decision, production and evaluation meetings and supervise a team of leaders.

-This person will consistently and clearly communicate vision and strategy week to week as creative ideas are dreamed of, decided upon and implemented.

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

-A devoted follower of Jesus who is energized by sharing the gospel in creative ways.

-Demonstrated experience in project management with the ability to clearly communicate vision and inspire effective execution.

-A hunger and drive for creative work. This leader is energized by dreaming creatively with a team and effectively storytelling.

-Has a passion for recruiting, developing and training up team members. This person has experience being in a supervisory role.

-This person has a “big picture” understanding of all the production elements that go into putting on a service, and has the ability to make decisions and lead from this knowledge.

-Preferred but not required: a strong candidate has experience in video production or direction.

-Please Note: This is not a worship leading position. This person will join a team with a fantastic Worship Pastor.

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