Worship Tech/Communications Coordinator

Principle Functions:

Compose PowerPoint presentations weekly for use in online and in-person worship services.

Record, edit, and stream online worship service.

Manage Epworth’s social media accounts and website.

Recruit, train, and coordinate lay volunteers to assist with the technical needs of worship services.

 

Reporting Structure

Worship Tech/Communications Coordinator is accountable to the Senior Pastor as head of staff and to the Staff /Pastor Parish Relations Committee.

 

Job Requirements

Have strong communications skills, oral and written

Work well as a member of a team

Have strong ethical standards and knowledge of faith communities

Have experience using audio/video equipment for live performances

Have experience creating live streams using YouTube and other internet platforms

Be available to work Sunday mornings

 

Educational Requirements

Bachelor or Associate Degree and/or applicable technical certifications or previous experience

 

Professional Requirements

One year or more of relevant experience

 

Responsibilities of Employment

Online Worship:

PowerPoint:

-Compose PowerPoint presentations weekly for use in online and in-person worship services

-Create appealing layouts and images which aid worship and facilitate its message

 

OBS Studio:

-Record, edit, and stream online service content

-Use graphic settings to create a pleasing livestream

-Work with program settings to optimize broadcast quality

 

Coordination with Epworth Staff:

-Communicate frequently with staff, gathering weekly service content and working out details of delivery

-Keep abreast of church and community life, so that announcements, concerns, and celebrations are updated every week

 

Social Media:

-Maintain and create content for Epworth’s social media accounts, including its Facebook pages, its YouTube and Twitter accounts, and any emerging accounts which may increase our community’s social media presence.

-Frequently consult the church schedule/calendar and with church staff and laity leaders for content.

 

Website Maintenance:

-Update the Epworth website in a timely manner using WordPress software

 

File Management and Sharing:

-Maintain worship file directory for staff and parish. Use Google Drive and other file-sharing programs to ensure the accessibility and quality of shared documents, files, and projects

 

Online Advertising:

-Use online advertising programs to improve Epworth’s internet presence and increase participation in church activities