Creative Arts Associate - EP Auditorium and The Co.

Grace Church; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Church in Eden Prairie is seeking a full-time Creative Arts Associate to coordinate production of services and events. The ideal candidate will manage service quality and support volunteers.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years experience in production with a strong understanding of creative arts. A commitment to the Christian faith and a strong leadership capability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in the Production/Creative field preferred.
• Knowledge of AVL operations.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production of services and events for the EP Auditorium and The Co.
• Manage scheduling and quality control for services and events.
• Recruit and support volunteers for production teams.

Skills

Creative arts knowledge

Production management

Leadership

Communication

Experience with ProPresenter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

ProPresenter

Planning Center

Slack

Monday

Basecamp

Job description

Grace Church - Eden Prairie

Full-time - 40 hours/week

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

Salary - Exempt

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Creative Arts Associate will coordinate the production of services and events for the EP Auditorium and The Co, ensuring continuity and flow for their weekly services and other special events.

• Producer for all Grace Church Auditorium and The Co services and events, including Sundays, The Co Tuesday Nights, and “Black Diamond” events (Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving Eve, Waves of Grace, etc.).
• Oversee the Sunday and The Co weekly schedule of special elements, announcements, etc.
• “Quality control” – helping maintain a culture of excellence on Sunday and The Co services and events that glorify God at Grace Church.
• Work with Worship, Production, and Communications in coordinating meetings, teams, and appropriate information to ensure effective production of all Grace Church EP Auditorium and The Co 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 Sundays, Black Diamond events, and The Co, 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 the 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.