RISING SUN CHURCH OF CHRIST
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
Job Title: Creative Arts Minister
Department: Administrative
Reports to: Executive Pastor and Elders (Leadership Team : LT)
FLSA Status: Salaried (Exempt)
JOB SUMMARY
The Creative Arts Minister will be responsible to the Leadership Team (LT) of the Rising Sun Church of Christ. The individual will partner with the families at RSCC to help them Grow in the Commands and Commission of Christ. Within this process the individual will also encourage the families to Build Family Legacies by being rooted in the Christ Truth. The objective of this position is to lead and educate our family at Rising Sun in the attitude of worship and create and customize a worship environment that reflects the Image of the Lord in our community by actively and regularly carrying out the main position in artistic events.
DUTIES
The percentages below reflect the emphasis for the year and are subject to change annually.
- 35% Weekly planning and execution of worship.
- 25% Management of music library and equipment.
- 20% Oversight of Creative Arts department finances.
- 10% Development of instrumental and vocal volunteers
- 5% Coordination of choirs and drama.
- 5% Submit to the leadership, established policies, and doctrine of the church.
Expectation of Duties
Weekly Planning and Execution of Department
- Enlist and use talents within the church to participate in the music ministry (Ongoing)
- Schedule and Equip volunteers for a worship service (60 Lead Time)
- Using scheduling platform, identify who is doing what when
Management of Music Library and Equipment
- Determine the Library for selected praise songs (Ongoing)
- Determine song Set List for regular Worship Gatherings (30 Lead Time)
- Prepare stage and equipment for volunteers
Oversight of Creative Arts Department Finances
- Preparing, presenting, and implementing all budgetary matters related to this ministry
Development of Instrumental and Vocal Volunteers
- Encourage, rehearse and train volunteers as needed
Coordination of Choirs and Dramas
- Lead, Rehearse and Schedule Choirs / Dramas as desired within over all scope of ministry objectives
- Submit to Leadership, Established policies and Doctrine of the Church
- Support and defend essential doctrines of Rising Sun. (Apostolic Creed, SOF,)
- Support and defend policies and decisions written in handbooks or recorded notes (Male Leadership)
- Complete accepted and / or assigned tasks within the established timelines
- Work in harmony and effectiveness with other people as we carry out the mission of RSCC (Rm12.18)
SPECIFICATIONS
Servant Like Attitude
- Philippians 2.1-11.
- Perform duties as assigned.
Theological
- Display evidence of a mature Spirit-filled life.
- Support the RSCC Statement of Faith.
- Embrace New Testament Christianity and principles of the Restoration Movement.
- Be Complementarian in principle and practice.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate ethical conduct and professional behavior.
- Punctuality, Reliability, and willingness to accept responsibility are expected.
- Provide regular updates to SP.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively present information in one on-one and small groups of staff and individuals both church members and non-church members.
- Ability to obtain an Iowa driver's license and operate a motor vehicle.
Educational Development
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematic calculations which would normally be acquired through secondary education, or through equivalent experience.
- Continuing education options will be encouraged and supported for professional development.
Experience
- Have an evident calling for ministry, quality training, and sincere passion to minister to the church through Christ like leadership and behavior.
- Possess the ability to work efficiently and effectively with the staff and volunteers they enlist and equip to serve.
- Have good time management skills and organizational abilities.
- Ability to discern, analyze, and wisely resolve ministry issues.
- Be able to establish effective working relationships with others, with genuine love and concern.
- Have a core value of excellence
- Be detail oriented, flexible, and decisive, with the ability to organize and coordinate work, set priorities, delegate, build consensus, and meet deadlines.
Physical, Mental, and Visual Effort
- Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort.
- Position requires sitting at a desk and some standing/walking.
- Frequent finger movement, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Continuous general concentration.
- Close mental and visual attention.
- Work involves some irregularities and difficulties, repetitive and varied tasks.
- Stress due to deadline pressures and dealing with a number of different personalities.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office environment but can be moderately noisy at times.
- Maintain consistent office hours with regular communication.
- May be required to work additional hours, including Saturdays.
- Travel as needed.
To apply, click on the link: https://www.risingsunchurch.org/church-works