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The Orchard Church 205 West Brook Drive Waynesville NC 28786 www.theorchardnc.com

Come join our amazing team working in the Western NC mountains. Our dynamic and growing church is looking to fill the role of a full-time Creative Coordinator. We are a 5 year old church that has seen the Lord do an incredible work. We launched with just over 130 people and now have on average between 900-1000 people attending. Our Vision is "we are a people united, embracing the work of the Holy Spirit, striving to see lives transformed in our community, region, nation, and world". Our mission is to be the church to the community. We are a multi-generational church that desires to reach our community with the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in learning more please reach out to us at [email protected].

Creative Coordinator

Waynesville, NC · Waynesville, NC · Full time

The Creative Coordinator serves as a vital liaison between multiple creative ministry groups, providing administrative support and coordination services to ensure seamless creative operations and effective ministry delivery. This position specifically supports the Worship Pastor, Worship Ministry, Communications Ministry, IT/Tech Ministry, Marketing Ministry, and other creative elements of ministry. This role combines creative ministry coordination responsibilities with administrative excellence to support the church's mission of creating compelling worship experiences and effective communication. This position offers an excellent opportunity to serve in a meaningful ministry role while utilizing administrative, creative, and coordination skills to support multiple aspects of church creative and worship ministries.DescriptionPurpose of the Position

The Creative Coordinator serves as a vital liaison between multiple creative ministry groups, providing administrative support and coordination services to ensure seamless creative operations and effective ministry delivery. This position specifically supports the Worship Pastor, Worship Ministry, Communications Ministry, IT/Tech Ministry, Marketing Ministry, and other creative elements of ministry. This role combines creative ministry coordination responsibilities with administrative excellence to support the church's mission of creating compelling worship experiences and effective communication. This position offers an excellent opportunity to serve in a meaningful ministry role while utilizing administrative, creative, and coordination skills to support multiple aspects of church creative and worship ministries.

Key ResponsibilitiesAdministrative CoordinationProvide comprehensive administrative support to the Worship Pastor and Creative Ministry teamsCoordinate schedules, meetings, and communications across multiple creative ministry groupsMaintain accurate records and databases for all supported creative ministriesPrepare reports, correspondence, and ministry-related documentationManage ministry calendars and coordinate cross-group creative activitiesCreative Ministry Support ServicesWorship Ministry: Assist with service planning, coordinate rehearsal schedules, manage volunteer communications, and support worship team logisticsCommunications Ministry: Support content creation workflows, coordinate messaging across platforms, assist with publication schedules, and maintain brand consistencyIT/Tech Ministry: Coordinate technical requirements for services and events, assist with equipment scheduling, support digital platform management, and facilitate tech team communicationsMarketing Ministry: Assist with campaign coordination, support event promotion efforts, maintain marketing calendars, and coordinate creative asset developmentCreative Coordination FunctionsTrack and coordinate creative project timelines across all supported ministriesFacilitate communication between creative ministry leaders and pastoral staffAssist in identifying creative resource needs and coordination opportunitiesSupport event production coordination when neededMaintain project management systems for creative initiativesCoordinate creative asset sharing and version controlCommunication and CollaborationServe as primary point of contact between supported creative ministriesCoordinate inter-ministry creative projects and initiativesFacilitate effective communication flow between creative teamsParticipate in creative ministry team meetings and planning sessionsPrepare creative ministry updates and progress reportsCoordinate with external vendors and creative partnersOther Duties & ResponsibilitiesRecruit and equip church members and guests to volunteer for creative ministry workMaintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer and meditationMaintain proper priorities in your homeBe actively involved in the making of disciplesMaintain wise stewardship of all God's resources that He has given youOther duties as assigned by the Executive Team

QualificationsHigh school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in communications, marketing, arts, or related fieldMinimum 2-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a church, creative, or nonprofit settingExperience with creative ministry coordination, worship production, or communications support preferred

Knowledge/UnderstandingExcellent organizational and time management abilities with experience managing multiple creative projectsStrong written and verbal communication skills with creative sensibilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, church management software, and creative software platforms (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)Ability to handle multiple creative projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standardsStrong attention to detail and accuracy in creative workDemonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive informationMust be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff, community, and particularly with creative and executive level staffUnderstanding of worship service flow and creative production timelinesFamiliarity with social media platforms, website management, and digital communicationsBasic understanding of audio/visual technology and production workflowsExperience with project management tools and creative collaboration platformsCore Competencies/Leadership DevelopmentActive Christian faith and alignment with church values and missionHeart for worship and creative ministry supportProfessional demeanor with creativity and approachabilityAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment with creative personalitiesFlexibility and adaptability in a dynamic creative ministry settingStrong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with creative solutionsAppreciation for excellence in worship and creative expressionWorking ConditionsFull-time position with standard office hours plus regular evenings/weekends for worship services and creative eventsOffice-based work environment with frequent creative spaces, sanctuary, and off-site meeting attendanceRegular interaction with congregation members, creative ministry leaders, and pastoral staffMay require lifting up to 25 pounds for event setup and creative materialsOccasional travel for creative conferences or external partnershipsReporting StructureReports directly to Worship PastorWorks closely with Communications Director, IT/Tech Director, and Marketing CoordinatorCoordinates with pastoral staff and volunteer creative ministry leadersCollaborates with external creative vendors and partnersCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experienceHealth and dental insurance optionsRetirement plan participationPaid time off and holiday scheduleProfessional development opportunitiesCreative ministry conference attendance supportAccess to creative software and technology training