Jobs at Eastown
director of kids
(Full Time)
Eastown is a start-up church located in San Ramon, California. We are deeply passionate about our mission of inspiring and equipping anyone to love like Jesus where they live, work, and play. We believe if we do this well and by God’s grace, we will see love, healing, and justice spread where we are each strategically placed. While our local context is the East Bay, (the #1 un-churched and de-churched area in our nation) part of our church body is now located in other places on account of our online service option. We invite anyone to “love local” in the specific communities God has intentionally placed them.
OUR VALUES
LOVED NO MATTER WHAT
Demonstrated by our desire to create a safe place for anyone to feel loved, experience authenticity, and find belonging. Because we believe that everyone is made in the image of God and loved by Him, we will strive to create a culture that exudes God’s love, provides an opportunity for genuine relationships, and invites everyone to pursue Jesus at their own pace.
RELATIONSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN
Demonstrated by the intentional opportunities we provide for anyone to experience community combined with an invitation to grow in their faith journey no matter where they are at. We believe that through community, individuals can find encouragement, direction and accountability as they discover all God has in store for them.
FREEDOM IN JESUS
Demonstrated by the life change that takes place as we follow Jesus and experience healing and growth from addictions, broken relationships, and chains that have held us back from stepping into the life that God has for each person. We will provide a culture that listens to the stories of others, provides opportunities and resources that point to freedom in Jesus, and celebrates life change in the lives of others.
IMPACT WHERE WE LIVE
Demonstrated by acknowledging the location in which we are strategically placed and identifying opportunities to pursue relationships, bring joy, and serve others in those circles. We will strive to lead by example in our own communities and provide resources for anyone to have impact in their neighborhoods and communities.
JUSTICE IN ACTION
Demonstrated by our willingness to acknowledge and lament where our complacency and silence has contributed to systemic racism in our country and the church. We will discover ways to listen, learn, and give to people of color in our local and greater communities as we go on the journey of racial reconciliation. We will identify and provide tangible ways to advocate for and serve the oppressed in the Bay Area.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Eastown is looking to hire a full-time Director of Kids to:
Lead all programming for Kids 0-5th grade
Build and nurture volunteer teams
Help equip families to lead their kids in the way of Jesus outside of Sundays.
Create avenues to love local, impacting families in our communities
This role reports to Michaell Dupin, Co-lead of Eastown.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Create and Oversee Kids’ Sunday Experience
Prepare curriculum for each class from our curriculum provider
Help children understand they are strategically placed to make an impact and equip
them to love local where they live
Cultivate a heart in children for justice
Manage supply inventory for each class
Manage kids check-in process
Create an engaging atmosphere for older kids
Create a weekly hook, monthly theme and bi-monthly event for kids to be excited and want to invite friends
● Oversee the setup and tear down of the Eastown Kids area
Create an organized system that is easy to follow and anyone can step in and implement
Ensure all maps, signs, photos on road cases are up to date
Ensure all road cases remain organized with expected supplies and equipment
Ensure all Eastown Kids Set Up & Tear Down templates are up to date
Do final walk through every week to ensure each classroom is left better than when we started
Recruit and build a Kids Set Up & Tear Down Team
● Build and Nurture Kids Volunteer Team
Recruit and train new volunteers for each age group
Provide ongoing development and community for Eastown Kids Team (e.g., training in caring for kids with special needs,)
Provide vision, care, and next steps for each Kids volunteer
Manage Eastown Kids volunteer scheduling, including creating schedules, confirming availability, and communicating with scheduled teams each week
Follow up weekly to ensure room leads and characters are prepared and excited for the curriculum
Create a culture of shoulder tapping and shadowing within Eastown Kids team
Develop a team to plan and execute special event Sundays
● Equip & Connect Families
Utilize curriculum resources to partner with families in their children’s spiritual
development
Help Eastown families and kids understand Eastown’s mission, vision, and values in
the context of kids
Meet with families to understand what their needs and struggles are related to showing their kids how to follow Jesus and love like Jesus where they are strategically placed
Create smaller avenues for kids and families to connect with one another by age groups
Create love local avenues to love and connect with families in our community, outside the walls of Eastown
● Administration
Maintain Church Community Builder (CCB) database for Eastown Kids
Maintain compliance with state/federal requirements
Maintain Kids ministry budget
Oversee Eastown Kids Attendance Reporting
Oversee Eastown Visitor Welcome Process & Follow Up Process
Attend staff meetings 2x per month
Utilize Mailchimp & Clearstream for communication with families
Create trimester goals and track weekly in Leadr
Other tasks and responsibilities assigned by your manager
WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE:
We believe what happens outside of Sunday is just as important as what happens on Sunday. Generally, that means we work Sunday through Thursday, with a half day off during the week to offset Sunday hours. There will typically be a few Sunday logistics we need to confirm on Saturdays that will require brief attention. About once a quarter, we have a “Love Local” event that all staff are required to attend. During these events, we partner with organizations supporting our local community.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
3-5 years of experience working with kids and/or students, with increasing leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated heart for working in kids’ ministry (e.g., previous staff or volunteering roles)
Comfort creating warm, welcoming environments for kids, students, and parents
Demonstrated competence in sourcing doctrinally-sound and engaging curriculum
Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, and directing volunteer teams
Heart for helping kids and students grow in their faith
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and dynamic environment
Exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working with Planning Center Online (PCO) and G-suite
Ability to anticipate change and react efficiently and expeditiously
Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to offer constructive feedback
Mature faith and commitment to your own spiritual development
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
Compassion and empathy
Unquestionably trustworthy
Strive for excellence
Prioritize clear communication
Adaptability
Spiritual authority
Teachable spirit
Committed to the mission and vision of Eastown
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
At Eastown, we care deeply about people and that extends to our staff. Our benefits and perks are designed to care for the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health of our people.
● Benefits
Paid health insurance (Kaiser Permanente)
Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays
● Perks
Hybrid work location: our team will work 3 days in office with other hours available to work in remote locations as needed.
Counseling stipend
Spiritual development stipend (e.g., for a conference, retreat)
Paid time off each year for an Eastown mission trip
director of kids
(Part Time)
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Eastown is looking to hire a part-time Kids Director to:
Lead all programming for Kids 0-5th grade
Build and nurture volunteer teams
Help equip families to lead their kids in the way of Jesus outside of Sundays.
Assist in creating avenues to love local, impacting families in our communities
This role reports to Michaell Dupin, Co-lead of Eastown.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Create and Oversee Kids’ Sunday Experience
Prepare curriculum for each class from our curriculum provider
Utilize curriculum resources to partner with families in their children’s spiritual development
Help children understand they are strategically placed to make an impact and equip them to love local where they live
Cultivate a heart in children for justice
Manage supply inventory for each class
Manage kids check-in process
Create an engaging atmosphere for older kids
● Build and Nurture Kids Volunteer Team
Recruit and train new volunteers for each age group
Provide ongoing development and community for Eastown Kids Team (e.g., training in caring for kids with special needs,)
Provide vision, care, and next steps for each Kids volunteer
Manage Eastown Kids volunteer scheduling, including creating schedules, confirming availability, and communicating with scheduled teams each week
Develop a team to plan and execute special event Sundays
● Assist in oversight of the setup and tear down of the Eastown Kids area
Create an organized system that is easy to follow and anyone can step in and implement
Assist in recruiting a Kids Set Up & Tear Down Team
● Equip & Connect Families
Utilize curriculum resources to partner with families in their children’s spiritual development
Help Eastown families and kids understand Eastown’s mission, vision, and values in the context of kids
Assist in creating love local avenues to love and connect with families in our community, outside the walls of Eastown
● Administration
Maintain Church Community Builder (CCB) database for Eastown Kids
Maintain compliance with state/federal requirements
Maintain Kids ministry budget
Oversee Eastown Kids Attendance Reporting
Oversee Eastown Visitor Welcome Process & Follow Up Process
Attend staff meetings 2x per month
WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE:
We believe what happens outside of Sunday is just as important as what happens on Sunday. Generally, that means we work Sunday through Thursday, with a half day off during the week to offset Sunday hours. There will typically be a few Sunday logistics we need to confirm on Saturdays that will require brief attention. About once a quarter, we have a “Love Local” event that all staff are required to attend. During these events, we partner with organizations supporting our local community.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
3-5 years of experience working with kids and/or students, with increasing leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated heart for working in kids’ ministry (e.g., previous staff or volunteering roles)
Comfort creating warm, welcoming environments for kids, students, and parents
Demonstrated competence in sourcing doctrinally-sound and engaging curriculum
Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, and directing volunteer teams
Heart for helping kids and students grow in their faith
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and dynamic environment
Exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working with Planning Center Online (PCO) and G-suite
Ability to anticipate change and react efficiently and expeditiously
Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to offer constructive feedback
Mature faith and commitment to your own spiritual development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
Compassion and empathy
Unquestionably trustworthy
Strive for excellence
Prioritize clear communication
Adaptability
Spiritual authority
Teachable spirit
Committed to the mission and vision of Eastown
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
At Eastown, we care deeply about people and that extends to our staff. We offer the following perks to care for the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health of our people.
● Hybrid work location: our team will work 3 days in office with other hours available to work in remote locations as needed.
● Counseling stipend
● Spiritual development stipend (e.g., for a conference, retreat)
● Paid time off each year for a mission trip
PART TIME TECHNICAL PRODUCER
POSITION SUMMARY:
Holistically lead the production team by setting direction, giving support, and removing obstacles for the team to thrive with the goal of producing engaging experiences for Sunday worship. Will also oversee all video requirements for weekly(Sunday) and special events at Eastown. The below summary represents the major tasks and duties. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Therefore, the individual may perform other related tasks as needed to support the Worship Arts Team. This position will be led by a team player who likes to have fun!
This role reports to Emerald McDonnell.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUNDAYS:
Oversee all technical aspects of Sunday morning service
Work with Worship Arts Lead to carry out vision for engaging, distraction free worship experiences
Oversee the curation of all Service graphics on Propresenter, including the creation of sermon slides
Oversee training in all technical aspects (pro presenter, lights, video switcher, camera operator); on Sunday mornings and midweek as needed
Ensure Sunday worship and special events are fully staffed by team members
Lead Producer for Sunday morning
Lead pre-service production meetings
Oversee and work with audio engineer on Sundays (and midweek if needed)
Assist Worship Arts lead in recruiting tech and production team
Build a system for recruiting and onboarding new team members
Equip and empower a culture of service and excellence
Oversee the capture & archiving of video from key moments/events (baptism/christmas/etc)
Captured by yourself or by someone you’ve scheduled
Oversee all production set-up and tear down by creating, following, and updating processes
Maintain all production equipment
Upload podcast after sunday service
Upload service to Youtube post Sunday service
MIDWEEK:
Post-Sunday review (when we correspond re: past services & future adjustments)
Routine Asana/Project/Email responses
Staff Development Content
Staff Meetings 2x a month
Reading/listening content assigned from Michaell/Clint via Leadr
Edit and update weekly PCO service flow sheets as needed
Schedule team members at least one month out
Team Touchbase (relational connecting with team members outside of Sunday)
Outside-of-Sunday Team Training & Team Building
3 hour Studio Block
Dedicated Hub/Studio Time for small midweek video projects as needed.
HOUR BREAKDOWN:
Weeks with Staff Meeting (2 week a month)
Sundays - 5.5 hours - 6:45 am-12:15 pm
Staff Meeting - 1.5 hours - 9:30-11:00 am
Production Meeting - 0.5 hours - 8:45-9:15am
Weeks without Staff Meeting (2 weeks a month)
Sundays - 5.5 hours - 6:45 am-12:15 pm
Production Meeting - 0.5 hours - 8:45-9:15am
REQUIRED SKILLS:
At least 3 years of live tech production experience.
Experience with video switchers, including Blackmagic Design and Ross Video, and graphics systems (ProPresenter)
Knowledge of modern video systems, including routing, video switching, keying, graphics and camera systems
Limited knowledge of web streaming methodologies
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
Committed to reaching the unchurched and de-churched (Luke 15)
Commitment to living in alignment with the life in Jesus we’re inviting other people into
Unquestionably trustworthy
Strive for excellence
Prioritize clear communication
Adaptability
Spiritual authority
Teachable spirit
Committed to the mission and vision of Eastown