Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Grace Way Church in Kansas City, MO as they search for their next Creative Director. Graceway is multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-generational Church. They are deeply committed to biblical preaching, personal discipleship, and international missions. 

The Creative Director leads the creative production process, overseeing the Graceway staff’s production and integration of creative media elements into the Graceway ministry areas. This individual will manage, develop, and inspire the staff to create excellent, attractive, and relevant media products.

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Ideal Candidate

An experienced Director with a proven track record in communications, ideally from a corporate or large church setting. This person is a strong leader, manager, and strategic thinker, comfortable overseeing multiple projects and a team. They understand the creative process and can effectively manage a team of artists, fostering their development and maximizing their potential.

Key Responsibilities‬:

• Serve as creative on-site manager for conferences, events, and services; coordinate with the Pastor and other tech/worship staffers to prepare for the event.
• Provide internal and external public relations strategy leadership, including web presence and brand strategy.
• Produce engaging and attractive media that will enhance all aspects of Graceway ministry.
• Conceptualize ideas for staff, assign projects to the team, and verify deadlines are being met within budget.

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Experience‬ and Knowledge Required:

• Bible believing, Spirit-filled follower of Jesus who loves the Church
• Education: A college degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in video production or a broadcast environment.
• Working knowledge of live production: audio, lighting, multimedia, music, and staging.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience. AND two years of project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of graphic fundamentals, print and web capabilities, and a strong understanding of marketing and advertising principles.

Attributes‬:

• ‬‭A life-giving attitude with a commitment to excellence.‬
• ‬‭A servant-hearted, creative thinker who prioritizes the vision of Graceway.‬
• ‬Tenacious, with the ability to navigate challenges and provide innovative solutions.‬
• ‬‭Dedicated to fostering a culture of worship and storytelling that glorifies God and serves‬ the congregation.‬

Much more detailed information is available to you after an initial consultation with Shepherd Staff. During that consultation, you should be able to articulate your provable experience as outlined above. Take the first step by clicking on the “Apply For This Job” button to confidentially make us aware of your interest. By confidential, we mean that we won’t share your information or interest with this or any other church prior to a full discussion with you and your permission to do so.

The Fine Print

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