Director of St. Andrew's Creative Institute (SACI)

Job Details

Level : Management

Job Location : Newport Beach, CA

Position Type : Full Time

Education Level : Not Specified

Salary Range : $67000.00 - $100000.00 Salary / year

Director of St. Andrew's Creative Institute (SACI)

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off for Personal, Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement and Holidays

SUMMARY

Over the ages, culture has been shaped by the arts, and the arts have been shaped by the church. At St. Andrew’s, we believe that the creative arts can still play an integral role in shaping the culture in which we live. To that end, we are seeking an innovative and passionate Director to lead the St. Andrew’s Creative Institute (SACI). The Director of SACI will provide leadership, strategic direction, and engagement of the congregation and community in the exploration of faith through creative disciplines such as music, dance, theater, art, and technical production.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE :

Jesus Centered – Jesus centered leaders, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, embody the character of Christ and depend on God for wisdom and discernment.

Magnetic – Someone who’s attitude “lights up a room” with their enthusiasm, energy, and encouragement.

Ownership – The ability to give high-level effort and perseverance in setting goals and taking responsibility for outcomes.

Maximizer – A person that understands how to blend the gifts of others in creating highly effective and efficient teams.

Relational – Leaders must be able to care for their teams, creating an environment where each person feels valued and loved.

Culture Carrier – A leader who not only embraces the mission of our church, but one who carries the heart of our mission into their work.

Developer – Not just an attracter of people, but a leader that helps others grow from becoming contributors to ones that are being equipped to do ministry.

Effective Communicator – Inspiring and life-giving communicator in large and small environments.

Intuitive – The necessary capacity to handle difficult situations and maintain discretion and confidentiality.

CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES :

Minimum 5 years as an experienced leader within a multi-disciplined, creative arts setting, demonstrating the ability to oversee complex projects and diverse teams.

Project management experience for events such as concerts, theatrical productions, art galleries and similar type performance venues.

Proven history of growing teams and developing leaders.

Strategic and administrative capacity for developing programs, systems and processes.

Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, as well as a builder of strong relationships.

Proficient in computer technology and ability to learn and integrate software applications / systems.

Business minded with a heart for ministry and the ability to work alongside “Creatives”.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Report to Executive Director of Shaping Culture.

Manage all aspects of SACI development and growth including both new and existing program offerings, curriculum, lesson plans and scheduling.

Recruit and manage program instructors.

Develop and manage program budget.

Oversee fundraising efforts.

Develop communication strategy for program promotion and branding.

Ongoing communication with program participants, donors, congregation, and community.

Work with Communications Team in development and maintenance of SACI webpage and content.

Responsible for the creation and leadership of a SACI Advisory Board.

Work with the Minister of Worship in the integration of SACI within the broader worship context of the church.

Available for weekend and / or evening events as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Have average / above average hearing acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Basic mathematical skills required. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and ratios.

Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, verbal or diagram form.

Problem solving ability in a technical environment and in high stress environments.

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