Job Description – Digital Technology Director

Spirit Garage is searching for a part time person who is all things tech and social. Could it be you? Check out the job description below:

Spirit Garage is a Progressive Christian faith community that is creative, quirky and curious, and we like to think God is those things too. We have been around Minneapolis for 25 years, practicing an eclectic sense of who and what belongs in church. We feature music you might hear in a variety of other spaces, we welcome all to participate, and we mess with worship formats to keep things interesting. You can read more about who Spirit Garage is on our website. Spirit Garage is a ministry of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities. 

Accepting resumes for this position through April 11, 2022 or until filled. Send resumes to employment@bethlehem-church.org. 

Job Title: Digital Technology Director

Role Summary:

  • Direct Spirit Garage’s online communication and web presence 
  • Direct Spirit Garage’s worship livestream and audio-visuals for worship and other events as needed

 

Reports to: Spirit Garage Pastor

 

Hours/Salary:

15hrs per week/$25-30 per hr DOE (part-time, FLSA non-exempt position) 

Sunday mornings required, remaining hours can be a mix of in-person and remote

 

Responsibilities:

Worship Services and Special Events

  • Create slides and videos for each service/event/meeting
  • Running and/or supervising all technical aspects including filming, live streaming and recording services and events
  • Work cohesively and collaborate effectively with Spirit Garage staff and volunteers

 

Communications

  • Maintain/update the Spirit Garage website and social media accounts
  • Draft and schedule social media messages which align with Spirit Garage’s voice and help to meet outreach objectives
  • Engage/communicate effectively, as needed, with all approved parties needing technical help related to church work
  • Coordinate and train technical volunteers, develop training materials
  • Manage communications and advertising
  • Develop QR codes and forms as needed 
  • Evaluate and report on impact and reach of online digital outreach efforts, whether that be streaming, social media posts or the website

 

Technology/Video

  • Subject matter expert of all systems used by Spirit Garage
  • Assist in creating a video brand strategy
  • Video and audio content creation/collaboration and production for web and social media
  • Manage and oversee/or collaborate on all technical aspects of video recording and editing 
  • Collaborate on graphics/motion graphics, as needed
  • Maintain necessary equipment and materials

 

Other

  • Attend required meetings/trainings
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualities, Skills and Experience:

  • Reflective of Spirit Garage values
  • Expertise in various technology systems and platforms
  • Familiarity with recording and editing technologies
  • Familiarity with streaming services
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and management of equipment repair
  • Experience writing, updating, and posting on various social media platforms
  • Ability to proofread and edit copy to check for errors and ease of reading
  • Keen focus on creative problem solving, organizational skills and a  consistent ability to meet deadlines
  • Clear and effective communication (verbal and written) with staff,  church leaders, congregation, volunteers, and other work contacts