Position Description

Our Mission: We are Making Disciples Who Make Disciples

Our Mission Process: We long to see people Adopted into God’s family, being Transformed by the Holy Spirit, & Serving Christ

1. Position Summary

The Creative Communications Manager reports to the Executive Pastor and works closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure alignment with the church’s overall mission, and strategy. The Creative Communications Manager is a creative specialist with a passion to develop environments and opportunities for people to connect with Jesus. This individual is a key leader in planning and implementing weekly worship gatherings and manages written, digital, and visual church communications.

This is a full-time (40 hours / week) position with paid salary and benefits. Regular work hours will include Sundays and some evenings. There is an expectation to volunteer at Woodside functions over and above the regular work week.

2. Accountability

• Accountable and reports to the Executive Pastor
• Receives regular reviews and an annual performance review from the Executive Pastor
• Develops, mentors, and leads teams of media and tech volunteers
• Has broad-ranging interest, expertise, and skills in media, technology, and communications
• Is a member of Woodside (or becomes one within first 3 months of employment)
• Completes and remains up to date with all current and ongoing requirements of Woodside’s Plan to Protect policy  
• Pays close attention to their personal spiritual life, family, and service by maintaining a vibrant and maturing faith in Jesus Christ. Lives in harmony with Woodside’s Statement of Faith and beliefs, and has signed the Woodside Lifestyle Agreement for Staff and Elders
• Exhibits personal characteristics of integrity, vision, discernment, and compassion
• Has a servant’s heart
• Is a self-motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a larger team
• Can define and meet objectives and goals
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Practices an active prayer life that seeks God’s wisdom and direction in all decision making.

3. Responsibilities

Creative (60%)

Leads through an active role in all creative aspects of church-wide gatherings and communications.

Worship Gatherings and Services

• Actively participates in developing the Sunday service in-person and online content, including sitting on the Sunday Planning Team
• Ensures the quality and execution of all audio-visual elements related to the Sunday morning experience and other events
• Oversees Worship Centre stage design.
• Plans and oversee rehearsals.

Digital Communications

• Oversees video production for testimonial videos, ministry promos and other needs
• Oversees graphic design for promotional materials, sermon series graphics, and Sunday morning slides (note: experience in graphic design is not a requirement).
• Oversee churchwide communication including weekly emails, Sunday morning announcements.  Manage the annual church communications calendar.
• Organizes communications in consultation with the Senior Pastor and the Sunday Planning Team
• Manages website content
• Creates and schedules social media posts to support ministry objectives
• Working knowledge of Canva and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for creating and editing digital content.

Leadership (15%)

Leads through mobilizing volunteer teams and developing plans to support ministry needs.

Volunteer Teams

• Recruits, leads, mentors, and empowers volunteer teams
• Trains volunteers in the operation of technical equipment
• Schedules team members for all services and events

Planning

• Creates annual plans and goals
• Develops and manages budget for media, production technology, and communications
• Serves and contributes as a creative voice for other ministry areas to increase innovation, excellence, and quality

Technical (20%)

Leads through supporting production equipment (audio, video, lighting) needs in a church-wide context.

• Comfortable working with Blackmagic equipment and Allen & Heath and DiGiCo sound boards in a live setting.

Support & Training

• Researches and purchases all relevant production equipment
• Oversees maintenance of production equipment
• Supervises the use of production equipment by those renting Woodside’s facilities and provides training as appropriate.
• Acts as a resource to all ministries through training and other resources

Sunday Morning & Special Events

• Oversees all areas related to audio, lighting, video, and media for in-person and online services
• Assists with technical aspects of other events such as funerals, church-wide events and conferences

Personal / Professional Development (5%)

• Attends and participates in regular staff meetings
• Takes appropriate courses or certifications as required