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Job Description

Peninsula Covenant Church is a growing, dynamic, community-focused church in Redwood City, CA. The beautiful 16-acre campus serves as host to our worship gatherings, children and adult ministries, community center (including swim and fitness activities), preschool, after-school care, and summer programs and supports numerous partner ministries. Healthy and successful team members are those who Seek Jesus First, are Humble, Stay Hungry, Extend Grace, and Prioritize Team. We actively support a culture of collaboration, and kindness across our PCC teams. Join us in our vision, as we exist to know Jesus deeply, follow Him faithfully, and guide the next generation to do the same . Come experience what the community of PCC is all about!

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE
The Communication & Creative Director provides unified leadership across creative content, communication strategy, and worship planning. This role ensures that every Sunday gathering and all church communications reflect the mission and message of Peninsula Covenant Church. With strong communication, organizational, creative, and leadership skills, this person will oversee the entire communications ecosystem while also helping craft thoughtful and cohesive worship experiences.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Communication and Creative Director will report to the Lead Pastor and collaborate closely with the other senior ministry directors and pastors across PCC ministries. This director will lead and mentor the Communications and Worship team, including the worship leader, creative and graphic designers, tech, program staff, and volunteers. Additionally, the position will focus on building relationships with volunteers and community members to enhance the mission and impact of PCC.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communications Strategy and Oversight (50%)
  • Lead all internal and external communication efforts to align with the mission, vision, and values of PCC.
  • Develop and implement a church-wide communications calendar that integrates ministry areas, events, and sermon series.
  • Oversee weekly communication deliverables, including the email bulletin, website content, social media, and announcements.
  • Manage the design and execution of all visual assets (graphics, slides, print pieces).
  • Provide brand clarity and consistency across all platforms and materials.
  • Capture and share compelling stories of life change across digital and in-person platforms.
  • Manage communications workflow and requests across departments, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and excellence.
• Worship and Creative Direction (30%)
  • Partner with the Lead Pastor and Worship Department in designing cohesive Sunday services and seasonal events.
  • Lead creative planning for sermon series, service elements, and aesthetic expression (visuals, lighting, transitions).
  • Guide the use of testimonies, videos, graphics, and visual storytelling to deepen spiritual impact.
  • Set vision for stage design and overall visual expression for Sunday worship and special events (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Baptisms).
  • Ensure all creative components uphold theological integrity and artistic quality.
• Team Leadership and Administration (15%)
  • Direct and motivate a creative and communications team of staff and volunteers.
  • Develop efficient systems and processes to support the communication and planning campus-wide and to the broader community.
  • Oversee ministry budgets.
  • Foster a team culture of collaboration, feedback, creativity, and spiritual growth.
• Other duties as they pertain to and aid in supporting the ministry's principal objectives.

• A growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ
• A passion for the Church and its mission to make disciples
• Willingness to affirm and support the core beliefs of Peninsula Covenant Church
• 5+ years of experience in communications, worship, or creative leadership (preferably in a church setting)
• Demonstrated skill in storytelling, brand management, and content strategy
• Experience leading teams and managing complex project workflows
• Proficiency with creative and communication platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Planning Center, ProPresenter, email and CMS systems)
• Visionary and detail-oriented
• Capacity to mentor and disciple staff, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and adaptable
• Ability to lead Sunday Worship when necessary (preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communicator
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and spiritually focused environment

• PCCs Sunday gatherings are compelling, well-planned, and Christ-centered.
• All church communications are clear, timely, mission-aligned, and visually excellent.
• Staff and volunteers feel supported, inspired, and effectively led.
• The Gospel is communicated beautifullyfrom the stage to the parking lot to the inbox.

• Ability to maneuver throughout the 16-acre campus and Worship building, including multi-level stairs, confined backstage spaces, and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 15 lbs frequently
• Must adhere to PCCs Safe Church policies, including mandatory background check.

• Full-time position with an average of 40 hours per week.
• This position is expected to work Sundays, church holidays, as well as some weekends and evenings

Job Description

The Director of Visual Art is a year-round leadership position overseeing visual arts education at Interlochen Arts Academy and Interlochen Arts Camp. Reporting to the Provost, the Director provides visionary leadership for curriculum and programming, teaches classes during the academic year and summer, manages faculty and staff, and cultivates strong relationships with students, alumni, and donors. Responsibilities include faculty recruitment and development, admissions collaboration, guest artist engagement, gallery and facility management, and budget oversight. The Director advances innovative approaches to visual art education, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and represents Interlochen at the national and international level.

Essential Duties:

• Provide visionary leadership for visual art education at Interlochen Arts Academy and Interlochen Arts Camp, aligning with institutional goals
• Teach one to two classes each semester and appropriate classes during camp
• Recruit, hire, orient, and evaluate visual art faculty and staff, including the Richardson-Spica Fellow Artist-in-Residence program
• Partner with Admissions to recruit and manage visual art student enrollment and review applications
• Schedule and host guest artists for lectures and workshops with students
• Manage the visual art facilities and professional gallery, including exhibitions, visiting artist bookings, contracts, shipping, signage, installation, and supplies
• Develop curriculum, texts, resources, and real-time and virtual learning opportunities with attention to contemporary trends in visual art
• Foster interdisciplinary initiatives across academic and artistic divisions
• Support and mentor highly creative students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds
• Develop and manage the annual divisional calendar of events and classes in coordination with other departments
• Oversee the divisional operational budget and restricted funds
• Purchase, distribute, and maintain equipment and supplies for all visual art studios, from traditional tools to advanced technologies (laser cutter, CNC Router, 3D printer, etc.)
• Support the professional growth of faculty through development opportunities
• Advocate for and represent the visual art program to senior leadership, alumni, and donors
• Balance competing program agendas and faculty needs in a collaborative environment
• Advance innovative ideas and elevate Interlochen's visual art program in a competitive international environment
• Collaborate with Interlochen leadership on presentations and institutional initiatives
• Address curriculum development, faculty teaching assignments, grading disputes, and student or parent concerns

• Master's degree required
• Proven leadership experience in both teaching and administration
• Deep knowledge of the history, contemporary trends, practices, and pedagogies in visual arts education at the national and international level
• Demonstrated ability to represent an arts program at the highest professional level
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to relate to, motivate, and energize students
• Effective communicator with students, parents, colleagues, alumni, and donors
• Skilled in building networks and partnerships with national and international arts education and professional communities
• Commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Proficiency in the use of technology and digital tools relevant to arts education
• Ability to teach visual arts classes as part of the academic and camp programs
• Knowledge of all or some combination of the following equipment: Gas and electric kilns, table saws and other woodworking tools, easels, sewing machines, laser cutter, CNC router, 3D printer, large-format printers and scanners, general studio and classroom technology for visual arts instruction

Application Materials Required:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Link to website or portfolio

Job Description

Salary:

Mission

Outer West Community Church exists to draw people closer to Jesus Christ and each other

Values

God First | We seek God in all things through prayer and Scripture

Community
| We live in compassionate community where everyone belongs

Diversity | We embrace diversity and unity found within the Body of Christ

Service | We passionately serve our church, San Antonio, and beyond

Generosity | We are generous with our time, talent, and treasure

Job Title: Creative Arts Director

Job Type: Full Time

Status: Exempt

Work Week: Sunday Thursday

Reports to: Worship Arts Pastor

Direct Reports: Volunteers, A/V Contractors

Weekly Attendance: 1,200+

Job Summary:
To advance OWCCs mission as the churchs chief storyteller, casting vision, shaping culture, and championing creativity that draws people closer to Jesus. This hands-on role leads the Comm. Arts ministry through vision, planning, and execution across video, design, worship environments, and digital media. The Creative Arts Director both creates and coordinates content, developing systems, volunteers, and strategies that tell OWCCs story with clarity and beauty to inspire people to draw closer to Jesus and to one another.

Primary Duties:

1. Provide direction and oversight for all areas of Communications and Creative Arts, including video, graphic design, digital media, and live production.
2. Create and manage content for OWCCs social media, website, livestream, and digital channels, ensuring a consistent and engaging voice.
3. Manage creative workflows, timelines, and project coordination across ministries to ensure alignment, clarity, and follow-through.
4. Develop and implement a comprehensive creative and communications strategy that aligns with the churchs mission, ministry calendar, and sermon series.
5. Collaborate with ministry staff to plan and execute cohesive messaging and storytelling for church-wide initiatives, outreach efforts, and events.
6. Lead creative projects from concept to completion: ideating, planning, producing, editing, and delivering materials that support the mission of OWCC.
7. Expand OWCCs digital presence through video-first storytelling, social media reels, podcasts, and online engagement strategies that connect with both Christians and those outside of the church.
8. Develop and multiply creative leaders who can lead projects and teams with skill, ownership, and spiritual maturity.
9. Establish consistent visual design standards and maintain a cohesive brand identity across worship, events, print, web, and social platforms.
10. Regularly evaluate creative ministry effectiveness through prayer, reflection, data, and feedback from staff and congregation.
11. Model Christlike character and servant leadership, fostering a culture of prayer, humility, and joy in creative work.
12. Manages and participates in the annual budget preparation to ensure adequate funds for the assigned area.
13. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or other related creative field preferred; equivalent experience with documented creative portfolio and artistic development may substitute
• Minimum three years of documented experience in creative arts direction, artistic program management, or similar analytical creative role with quantifiable achievements in creative program development, artistic quality improvement, and creative process optimization

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Strong storytelling instincts with ability to concept, script, film, edit, and distribute narrative-driven content across platforms.
2. Vision-casting leadership, able to inspire volunteers, staff, and congregation toward bold creativity.
3. Experience expanding digital ministry and engaging online audiences through emerging media platforms.
4. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, design platforms, and creative project management tools
5. Strong foundation in design principles, color theory, typography, and visual communication strategies
6. Technical expertise in photography and videography, including composition, camera operation, stage design, and real-time creative execution.
7. Live production experience preferred including familiarity with live sound systems, stage design, and real-time creative execution
8. Project management expertise with workflow development, timeline creation, and outcome measurement
9. Contemporary worship arts knowledge with understanding of creative trends and evaluation methods
10. Brand development and consistency management across multiple platforms and creative mediums
11. Data-driven creative decision making using evidence-based artistic direction and measurable impact assessment
12. Research and trend analysis skills for implementing innovative creative approaches and methodologies
13. Communication and reporting skills for comprehensive analysis, creative assessment, and evidence-based recommendations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Periodic lifting/carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds; required visual acuity, speech, and hearing; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination essential for operating a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Tasks may involve sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to fulfill essential functions. Work primarily takes place within an indoor office environment.

OWCC Staff Expectations:

1. Active and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Actively embraces the OWCC staff values.
3. Personally engaged with the OWCC mission, vision, and values.
4. Embraces and covenants to the OWCC Partnership and Leadership Covenants.
5. Partner with other departments to lead, promote, and/or implement ministry initiatives and events.