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Communications Associate

Department: Communications
Reports to: Communications Pastor
Supervises: Volunteers and Communication Vendors/Contractors
Job/FLSA Status: Part-time; 20 hours/week

Position Summary: The Communications Associate is responsible to the church, under the direction of the Communications Pastor, to coordinate, develop, and execute content as part of the church’s communication strategy. The position requires a broad understanding of content creation but will primarily serve as the church’s social media manager. The position will also direct and execute, in collaboration with the communications team, projects that service church ministry areas.

Education/Experience:

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years experience
• Experience in social media management, branding, project management, graphic design, photography, and video production

Qualifications/Skills:

• Committed follower of Christ
• Experience and/or skill with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and able to work on a Mac platform.
• Knowledge of all aspects of social media management and branding
• Proven ability to take projects from beginning to end (concept to production to final edit)
• Organized and able to effectively manage time and multiple projects
• Possess a diplomatic approach to ministry area relationships while maintaining procedural standards
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Social Media Management
• Create engaging written and visual content for social media platforms
• Direct current social media platforms with a predominant focus and expertise on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google My Businees, Youtube and knowled of emerging platforms now and in the future.
• Define comprehensive social media strategies to increase visibility, engagement, acquisition, and traffic to on/offline destinations
• Develop, implement, and direct a social media strategy for the senior pastor
• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies, social-driven ad campaigns, and plans to build church/brand awareness.
• Edit and post Sunday morning content to social media.
• Provide guidance, counsel, and mentorship to team members in social media strategy
• Create a culture of conversation on social media by replying to comments and inquiries
• Monitor social media progress using web analytic tools
• Review the success of campaigns and develop ways to improve
  
  
• Communication Strategy

• Collaborate with the Communications Assistant to consult with ministry areas designed specifically to do one or more of the following:
  • Clearly define the actual scope of the project by helping the client to answer tough questions. (e.g. – “What exactly do you want vs. what do you need”)
  • Work out broad cost estimates if necessary.
  • Prompt for and collect key details (point person, approver, key deadlines)
  • Manage expectations of deliverables based on current climate (resources, existing messages, client responsibilities, etc.)
  • When appropriate, offer other team-preferred alternatives that more closely meet Communications standards as determined by team leadership.
  • Work with Communications Pastor and Communications Assistant to strategically break projects into manageable pieces, determine assignments to be made to the communications team, and follow the project through to completion using the church’s communication project management system.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Pastor and Communications Assistant to identify and implement a project prioritization system
  • Format and send weekly churchwide email and text messages. Assist ministry areas with regular targeted digital communication.
  • Ensure that clients are kept abreast of project status through regular communication.

• Collaborate with the Communications Pastor and team to identify messaging priorities

• Support the Communications Pastor in public relations efforts such as media list management, assisting with editorial content creation, and submitting event information to community calendars, influencers, etc.

• Write copy for church projects that reflects the church’s voice for use in social media, web, email, print, and video production
• Update the church website as needed

• Other
• Assist Communications Pastor in sermon series planning
• Assist Communications Pastor in branding and marketing
• Any other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:

In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.

Management

• Directs both resources and people (paid or unpaid) towards the accomplishment of goals
• Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasks and delegating other priorities to others
• Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions
• Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes

Leadership

• Develops both vision and strategy that focuses team energy towards results
• Maintains a working environment characterized by high levels of encouragement and trust
• Drives team towards greater innovation and collaboration
• Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for them

Communication

• Clearly conveys expectations and priorities to staff and/or volunteers
• Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results
• Adheres to commitments, schedules, and deadlines
• Regularly shares information with and solicits feedback from staff/volunteers

Self-Development

• Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals
• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the necessary knowledge, attitudes, skills and habits necessary to be successful in this role
• Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow
• The gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growth

TO APPLY SEND A RESUME AND A LINK TO CONTENT PORTFOLOIO TO BRANDON RODGERS, COMMUNICATIONS PASTOR.

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Worship Associate

Worship Associate

Department: Worship
Reports to: Worship Pastor
Supervises: None
Job/FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-exempt

Position Summary: The Worship Associate is responsible for contributing to and fostering engaging worship experiences in weekly worship services and special events. As an associate, the role is intended to support the overall worship ministry of the church with a personal set of skills and gifts for leading worship that fits the worship philosophy and ethos of FBCBA as well as providing logistical and administrative support for the ministry. While being a permanent, part-time position on the church staff, this role is intentionally designed to be a developmental and learning experience for someone who is called to ministry service in worship leadership.

Education/Experience:

• Degree in music/worship/ministry or 2+ years related experience

Qualifications/Skills:

• Committed follower of Christ
• Strong, creative verbal and written communication skills
• Anointed worship leader
• Strong Vocal and Perficient in guitar
• Passion creating followers of Christ
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proficient in music editing software for the creation of worship tracks and loops
• A desire to grow through self-evaluation and submission to leadership and plans for personal and professional development

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Music/Worship
• Co-lead Sunday morning worship services each week. Occasionally serve as the primary worship leader for Sundays that present a more “unplugged” or band-driven service.
• Participate in the worship planning process, including music selection, worship flow, creative elements, and new and fresh ideas.
• Serve as a leader/participant with the worship band and orchestra, including attending and supporting weekly rehearsals.
• Participate in the planning, execution, and leading of special events and other gatherings that call for a worship element, including but not limited to Vision Nights, Leadership Summits, outreach events, funerals, and staff meetings.
• Instrumental Ministry Leadership
• Collaborate weekly with the Worship Pastor and orchestra director to plan and execute effective rehearsals of the band and orchestra.
• Establish and foster a spiritually focused culture and environment for the band and orchestra team and their rehearsals.
• Technology
• Create weekly worship loops
• Coordinate weekly with the band’s rhythm section for effective use of playback loops
• Creative Process
• Assist in developing creative and innovative ideas that convey the Pastor’s message and vision
• Collaborate with Worship Pastor and worship planning team to incorporate creative elements within the worship services.
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:

In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.

Management

• Directs both resources and people (paid or unpaid) towards the accomplishment of goals
• Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasks and delegating other priorities to others
• Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions
• Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes

Leadership

• Develops both vision and strategy that focuses team energy towards results
• Maintains a working environment characterized by high levels of encouragement and trust
• Drives team towards greater innovation and collaboration
• Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for them

Communication

• Clearly conveys expectations and priorities to staff and/or volunteers
• Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results
• Adheres to commitments, schedules, and deadlines
• Regularly shares information with and solicits feedback from staff/volunteers

Pastoring/Shepherding

• Demonstrates Christlikeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Leads staff and/or volunteers by serving and not by asserting control
• Utilizes emotional intelligence and is emotionally available to those he/she leads
• Invests in the development of staff or volunteers around him/her

Self-Development

• Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals
• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the necessary knowledge, attitudes, skills and habits necessary to be successful in this role
• Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow
• The gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growth

To apply, send your resume to Kevin Price

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Position Supports: Community Preschool

Time Commitment: School Year Teacher (18-20 hours/week), Summer Camp Teacher (12 hours/week), or Substitute Teacher (as needed)

Education/Experience: The ideal candidate has some experience working with children. 

Qualifications/Skills: The ideal candidate must be a committed follower of Christ. The ideal candidate must work well with others and with good communication skills. The ideal candidate must be able to develop lesson plans to assist children with character development through the use of age-appropriate Bible-based thematic units, as well as concepts in math, writing, music, art, social studies, and science. CPS is always accepting applications for teachers for the school year, Summer Camp, and applications for substitute teachers for both Summer Camp and the school year. 

Position Supports:  Preschool Ministry

Time Commitments: As Needed:  Wednesday mornings, Wednesday evenings, Special Events

Education/Experience: The ideal candidate has experience with preschoolers and/or school age kids.

Qualifications/Skills: The ideal candidate must be a committed follower of Christ and actively attending First Baptist Church Broken Arrow. They must work well with others and be a team player. A general knowledge of preschoolers, their characteristics, and traits would be desirable. Classroom management and lesson planning would be desirable.

Childcare is always accepting applications for teachers and substitutes.

Position Summary

Teach private music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, and drums.

Time Commitment 

Part-time; Non-exempt

Reports To

Worship Pastor

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in music with a major in one of the instrument(s) of your field.

Non-degree candidates will be considered on a case by case basis.

Graduate students working on their degrees are also eligible and welcome for the available teaching positions.

Qualifications/Skills

A committed follower of Christ
Be involved regularly at FBCBA or their home church

Position Profile:

• Model exemplary Christian behavior as an example to their students and others whether at church or in the community.
• Give instruction using positive means, ample encouragement, and showing Christ’s love. Our goal is to enable all students to develop their skills and use them to glorify God.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Teach private music lessons
• Communicate with parents regarding lessons, rehearsals, and recitals

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