Careers

We've partnered with the Slingshot Group to fill this open position. Please click below to see information about this role, and to apply via Slingshot's website.

Purpose of the Job

The Director of High School (9th-12th grade) is responsible for the leadership, training, and shepherding of assistant directors, coaches, small group leaders, worship volunteers, and greeters for high school. This role will also partner in overall ministry programming and provide support to volunteers, families, and students in this age group.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Recruit, Lead, and Shepherd Volunteer Leaders

• Recruit, develop, shepherd, and support volunteer leaders, especially assistant directors
• Design leadership development opportunities for volunteer leaders
• Meet regularly with volunteer leaders for encouragement and prayer
• Offer times of connection and celebration with/for volunteer leaders
• Plan, oversee, and encourage creative small group activities
• Assist coaches and assistant directors in shepherding their teams, as needed
• Provide input and ideas to curriculum team related to effective small group guides

Partner in Overall Ministry Programming

• Create and cast vision for high school within the overall purpose and vision of Grace Church
• Ensure alignment with Grace Church’s Student Ministries purpose statement
• Participate in developing and coordinating weekend programming with special attention to the flow between large group and small group experiences
• Develop and lead a first impressions team for every high school service and event
• Assist in the design and implementation of retreats, mission trips, and events that support the purpose of high school ministry and facilitate communications and promotional support
• Liaison with middle school ministry staff related to curriculum continuity, unique times of connection, and transitioning eight graders into high school
• Partner in the execution of all middle school ministry services

Supporting Families and Students

• Champion issues directly affecting students
• Respond to conflict and provide counsel when needed
• Create and encourage opportunities for growth
• Offer tools and resources

Administration

• Track and update students and volunteers in the database
• Process volunteer applications, conduct background checks, and update records
• Track registrations and payments for events and trips
• Provide program information and resources to volunteers
• Attend staff meetings
• Attend ministry gatherings when assigned
• Send out mailings, emails, social media updates
• Receive calls for general information for high school
• Follow up with new students

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Ministry, or related area preferred
• 2-5 years of progressively responsible education, student development, or ministry experience
• Work schedule includes Saturday evening, Sunday morning, and Sunday evening
• Proven experience in the following areas of skill:
  
• Solid interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate love and truth to students
• Ability to establish healthy, balanced, and intentional programming with a team of adults and students
• Ability to lead and shepherd groups and teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Computer literacy and detail orientation
• Exhibited knowledge of emotional, cognitive, and spiritual challenges specific to students

Desired Gifts:

• Administration
• Leadership
• Shepherding
• Wisdom

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Purpose of the Job

The Director of Production Arts for Weekend Services is responsible for the leadership and volunteers that support the weekend worship experience. They may also be responsible to assist in specific special events that occur in the South Auditorium and throughout the building, as needed. An expert-level knowledge is essential in digital audio, lighting, video, and automated theatrical systems, as well as the ability to creatively integrate the design and implementation of weekend services. This role serves as part of the Weekend Experience Team.

Responsibilities

Weekends

• Serve as a production leader for weekend worship services, children programming, and student programming
• Create all necessary materials for weekend worship services including patch sheets, stage layouts, service orders, production memos, etc.
• Facilitate rehearsals for all weekend and special worship services.
• Coordinate special elements as needed including equipment rental and setup

Volunteer Recruitment

• Recruit and develop volunteers and volunteer leaders of the Production Arts teams, including auditorium, children, and student teams
• Coach, equip, and schedule team members
• Provide regular feedback to team members
• Provide development and training opportunities to team members
• Possession of the ability to train and lovingly support all types (age, experience, gender, backgrounds) of volunteers with varying skill levels, in a creative and patient manner, in the use of theatrical equipment and processes for small events and gatherings.

Other

• Perform installation and maintenance for all audio, video, lighting, staging, and theatrical equipment
• Manage expenses and budgets for campus production department
• Support campus events, special events (weddings, funerals, etc.)
• Assist with shared events occurring at other campuses as needed
• Participate in the creative process for weekend service design
• Ensure database is kept up to date including person information, teams, and schedules
• Work closely with Worship staff to ensure consistency and cohesiveness
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks such as routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Make sure all production spaces are safe and adhere to industry best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Media, or related area preferred
• Must be physically able to maneuver heavy stage equipment including monitors, platforms, and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable operating hydraulic lifts and working above 25’
• Proven experience in the following areas of skill:
• Leading adult, student, and child volunteers including training and scheduling
  
• Ability to clearly translate complex technical ideas into simple terms
• Experience and ability to support large-scale and small-scale A/V equipment
• Demonstrated experience in large scale theatrical production systems including audio, lighting, staging, computer graphics, and video broadcast equipment
• Ability to provide basic troubleshooting to all types of technical equipment
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong desire for organization

Desired Gifts

• Administration
• Creative Communication
• Leadership

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Purpose of the Job

The Director of Production Arts is responsible for creating a worship environment supported by audio, video, and lighting where people can connect with Jesus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop volunteer leaders to maintain consistency and quality in the weekend experience
• Train, coach, and schedule team members
• Provide feedback to team members
• Recommend development and training opportunities to team members
• Develop a volunteer care structure to care for team members integrated with other Grace ministries
• Prepare the stage and booth for weekend worship services including patch sheets, stage layouts, CG setup, and lighting templates
• Ensure Planning Center is kept up to date including person information, teams, and schedules
• Oversee rehearsals for weekend worship services in conjunction with Worship Arts team
• Ensure installation and maintenance for all audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment
• Participate in weekly service planning meeting for the upcoming weekend
• Work closely with Worship Arts staff and team to ensure consistency and cohesiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Media, or related area preferred
• 2+ years of progressively responsible production experience, preferably in a church environment
• Must be physically able to maneuver heavy stage equipment including monitors, platforms, and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable operating hydraulic lifts and working above 25’
• Proven experience in the following areas of skill:
  • Leading adult and student volunteers including training, shepherding, and scheduling
  • Ability to clearly translate complex technical ideas into simple terms
  • Demonstrated experience in large scale theatrical production systems including audio, lighting, staging, computer graphics, and video broadcast equipment
  • Ability to provide basic troubleshooting to all types of technical equipment
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • High level of initiation and self-motivation
  • Excellent moral character

Desired Gifts

• Administration
• Creative Communication
• Leadership
• Shepherding

Purpose of the Job

The Grace Thrift Store was created to help financially support the Grace Care Center. All proceeds help fund the operations of the Grace Care Center, which supplies food for up to 800 families in our community on a weekly basis as well as other essential life skills. This role is designed to help supervise and maintain the Thrift Store during open business hours.

Responsibilities

• Support a welcoming environment for our volunteers to serve and for our customers to shop
• Oversee the point of sale process and cash register
• Assist with pricing and restocking of merchandise
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Help to keep the stockroom organized and tidy
• Assist with order fulfillment including preparing orders for pick-up and direct UPS shipment
• Maintain a clean store

Requirements

• Must be 18+ with a work permit
• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• Retail experience preferred, but not required
• Must be flexible to work morning, afternoon or evening shifts

Desired Gifts

• Serving
• Leadership
• Hospitality

Purpose of the Job

Grace Kids Event Childcare is the childcare program that takes place during evening ministry events throughout the year. This role is designed to provide a safe, loving and engaging environment for children in our Event childcare programs, as well as assist Grace Church in loving children to Jesus and in demonstrating Grace's core values to these children and their families.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide quality and dependable care for children such as diaper changes, encouraging safe play, secure check-in and out procedure, etc.
• Follow safe and reasonable childcare practices and discipline.
• Contact Childcare Coordinator if unable to provide care.
• Return the room to the way it originally was by picking up toys, vacuuming and cleaning messes as needed.
• Inventory needed supplies and let Childcare Coordinator know when supplies are low (diapers, snacks, etc.)
• Maintain nursery cleanliness by wiping down all used toys with disinfectant wipes after every use. Sanitizing all toys, mats, etc. two times a year using a bleach bath solution.
• Discuss with Childcare Coordinator any concerns about children when necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to work evening shifts
• Must be 16+ with a work permit
• Childcare staff may bring children with them up to 5th grade
• CPR not required, but beneficial

Gifts

• Helps
• Encouragement

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