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To apply for the Technology Director Position, please submit the following: a cover letter along with a resume, statement of faith and three references. The candidate must complete: (A) criminal background and (B) Child Abuse Check.

This is a part time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Questions can be emailed to career@jacobschurch.org. Interested candidates should submit all application materials through the Application Portal above.

Jacob’s Church is in New Tripoli, PA, a rural area in Northeast Pennsylvania with weekly church attendance of 125-150. We are excited for what God is doing in our church and we are looking for a special person to join us in our vision to bring the Good News to this area. We are excited to see the Kingdom grow as we look towards the future.

The candidate filling this role will be an important part of the Jacob’s Church team, and an integral part of our worship and praise. She or he will work collaboratively with church leadership to support Sunday morning service, special occasions, and effective church administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, schedule, and develop technology volunteer teams;
• Assemble, communicate, and confirm technology needs for worship services, ministry gatherings, and other church events in the sanctuary and activity center;
• Program and operate Audio Visual (AV) and information technology (IT) systems during services and events; 
• Oversee stage and large equipment set-up on campus, as required;
• Lead technology teams during services and events;
• Oversee the vision, assessment, procurement, installation, and maintenance of Audio Visual /Master of Ceremonies equipment, broadband facilities, computers, and information technology equipment and applications;
• Ensure that all components and equipment are in proper working order and troubleshoot as needed;
• Ensure that the technical needs for events scheduled are in place and fully operational;
• Champion and curate Media Creation (Video Production/Livestream/Podcast/etc.);
• Pursue and create audio and video content for ministries and staff for use online, in small groups, and worship services;
• Assess, procure, and operate broadband connections, local area networks, Wi-Fi access and data telecommunications services churchwide; and
• Ensure adequate information security of Jacob’s hardware, software, applications, and data.

Qualifications

Experience working in the AV, IT or videography field. Works well in a team environment. Experience with live production environments and standard equipment. Videography experience, including video editing software competency. Strong organizational and communication skills. High school diploma or higher and the ability to lift 50 lbs of equipment and move around as required. Experience with NDI systems is a plus.

Personal Responsibilities:

• Follower of Jesus who will seek to live out his/her faith and be active in ministry at Jacob’s 
• Desires to honor God and bring Him glory through the work of the ministry
• Will seek to influence people to fully follow Jesus

Employment Status:

Part-Time Sunday mornings but with flexibility and other events as required (rehearsals/funerals/etc.)

Reports to: Senior Pastor

    Introduction: The Church Board of Jacob’s Church appreciates the incorporation into our worship services of time-honored hymns with traditional church instruments and vocals for inspiration, edification and convention. We also value the inclusion of contemporary songs with various instruments and vocal arrangements that appeal to a diverse and youthful audience. Accordingly, we expect a “blended” approach to music that regularly incorporates the traditional and the modern in a cohesive yet creative manner. And, regardless of the choice of genre, the Board expects all music to be grounded in scripture, true to Biblical theology and worthy of expression in a holy environment. 

Position Purpose: To oversee the music program of Jacob's Church with the purpose of leading the congregation in praising God in worship. This includes, but is not limited to, selecting music and providing accompaniment for Sunday Morning Blended Worship and special services, directing senior choir and occasionally providing musical assistance for various programs of the church, including but not limited to the drama/dance program. 

Candidate Characteristics 

• A deeply committed Christian with a growing faith in Jesus Christ, striving to live according to the Jacob’s Church Biblically Based Code of Conduct, and who is continually being renewed in the Spirit by the grace of God.
• Committed to cooperating with others and helping others identify and use their talents in the music ministry. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Establish an enthusiastic positive environment where the suggestions of others are respectfully considered; 
• Provide the instrumental music (organ, piano, keyboard, etc.) at Sunday Morning Blended Worship Services throughout the year and at special worship occasions as determined in conjunction with the Pastor
• Rehearse and direct the Senior Choir to sing at Sunday Morning Blended Worship Services September through June and assist and arrange a schedule for special music July through August each calendar year 
• Select music for Sunday Morning Blended Worship Services in conjunction with the Music Committee, including hymns, choir anthems & cantatas and praise songs; 
• Secure vocalists and/or instrumentalists for special music, overseeing utilizing the talents and abilities of congregational members whenever possible; 
• Recruit and advise qualified substitutes for all absences 
• Provide visibility for the music ministry through newsletter articles, posters, bulletin announcements, etc.; 
• Choose and purchase music within the approved budgetary parameters; 
• Participate when possible in weddings, funerals and special community services; 
• Submit budget requests for the music program each fall as part of the budgetary process; 
• If requested by the Church Board, must be willing to attend workshops, seminars, etc. to enhance the worship experience; 
• Submit a report each year for the Annual Report of the Congregation; 
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  

 The starting salary is negotiable based on training and experience. 

(The Church Board prefers to hire one individual to perform all the job duties listed above but will consider multiple people if no single candidate is identified who can fulfill all the desired responsibilities)