Creative Director: Lead Vision, Storytelling & Growth

Saint Paul's Outreach; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul’s Outreach is seeking a Creative Director to lead the vision, execution, and growth of SPO’s creative function. You’ll tell stories across fundraising, recruitment, events, digital experiences, and internal communications to inspire people to encounter Christ and join His mission.

This hands‑on player/coach role shapes content and channel strategy, directs teams of designers, videographers, and editors, and partners with other departments to raise the standard of design, strengthen

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader who can shape creative vision and strategy.
• Experience building and mentoring a creative team across disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead content across print, digital, video, photography, and web.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion SPO's creative vision and brand alignment.
• Lead and mentor the creative team, including designers, videographers, and editors.
• Provide hands-on direction for copywriting, design, and video editing; ensure high-quality output.
• Manage creative processes, calendars, and budgets; collaborate with stakeholders across departments.
• Stay current with industry trends and new tools to improve effectiveness and impact.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Content strategy

Team development

Copywriting

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Figma

Job description

Saint Paul’s Outreach is seeking a Creative Director to lead the vision, execution, and growth of SPO’s creative function. You’ll tell stories across fundraising, recruitment, events, digital experiences, and internal communications to inspire people to encounter Christ and join His mission.

This hands‑on player/coach role shapes content and channel strategy, directs teams of designers, videographers, and editors, and partners with other departments to raise the standard of design, strengthen