New Hope Church Niagara

DIRECTOR OF TECH MINISTRIES

New Hope Church Niagara is a quickly growing, vibrant church. We currently have 4 Services on a Sunday, weekly Youth and Young Adult programs running during the week. God has called us to expand into other regions of Niagara, and as such we are looking to hire additional staff to run and empower quick-growing ministries.

The Director of Tech oversees all technical and media equipment for all related ministries across all current and future Campuses. The Tech Director is responsible for maintaining and building teams of volunteers to operate and care for the relevant equipment across all campuses. This is a full-time salaried position with a work week that includes Sundays.

Responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead New Hope Church’s Technical Teams (Sound, Lighting, Graphics, Live Video Production, IT, etc.)
Recruit, train, lead and schedule volunteers for the above teams
Be a key member of the weekend service planning team
Purchase, maintain and improve all technical equipment
Oversee the video/recording streaming/mixing production for the weekend service and other appropriate services
Manage the media inventory and library

CAMPUS WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule all tech volunteers for all weekly and special events as needed for all Campuses. This includes Sunday services, weddings, funerals, etc.
Recruit, train, lead and encourage volunteers to serve on the Technical Teams (Sound, Lighting, Graphics, Live Video Production, etc.)
Purchase, maintain and improve all technical equipment
Maintain all stages to a professional level as determined with the Worship Pastor
Support and maintain all computer systems for the tech needs of all ministries and staff
Provide tech support to all ministries such as Kids, Youth, Adults, etc. through training and other resources
Attend the weekly Service Planning Meeting and work with the Service Planning Team in planning weekend services and special events
Oversee all the video streaming production for the weekend service and other appropriate services
In co-operation with the Worship Pastor, record, edit and prepare the weekend service video and ProPresenter elements
Assist in the video production as schedule allows
Setup, record, edit and post the weekly podcast
Manage the media inventory, library etc., and archive all media
Other duties as required

FIRST STREET LOUTH RESPONSIBILTIES

Recruit, train, lead and encourage volunteers to serve on New Hope’s Technical Teams for First Street Campus (Sound, Lighting, Graphics, Live Video Production, etc.)
Ensure that all tech roles are scheduled and filled for all services and events
Work with service directors each Sunday
Mix and upload the recorded Sunday service to our YouTube channel (Training will be provided)

Team Responsibilities

Education, Experience and Skills

Support and work in cooperation with other ministries to maximize opportunities across ministry areas. Communicate and collaborate with all areas of ministry for maximum efficiency and cohesion (ex. Worship department oversees kids’ worship).
Attend team leader meetings, ministry leader meetings and other staff called meetings

Passionate for communicating the message of Jesus to our culture, volunteers and church family
Build, train, and lead teams of people to provide exceptional multimedia and IT support
Research, learn and implement systems to support our various ministries
Oversee the technical support for staff computers and system administration needs over multiple locations
Maintain alignment with New Hope’s vision and values when it comes to technical and multimedia ministries
Have the personality and skills necessary to manage the various IT and tech needs at New Hope Church
Experience with networking and systems administration an asset

Position Details and Conditions:

Requirements

Position - Permenant. Reports to the Worship Pastor
Hours and Expectations - Full time with volunteer hours as per handbook
Compensation – Based on experience and education and competitive market rates
Pension/Benefits – Available based on hours and qualifications
Vacation - 2 weeks during term of the contract. See Staff Handbook for details
Probationary Period – All new employees will be on a three-month probation period effective the first day of their employment. During the probation period either the employee or New Hope Church may end the employment for any or no reason with or without notice.
Flexibility Clause – During your employment your direct supervisor may request that you undertake other duties and responsibilities which reasonably pertain to your job description.
Variation Clause – New Hope Church periodically examines and updates job descriptions to ensure they relate to the job performed. Your direct supervisor and you will review your job description. Any new responsibilities and priorities will be mutually agreed upon. New Hope Church reserves the right to make reasonable changes to this job description.

Proficiency in sound and video production
Experience with video editing
Advanced live sound mixing (analog and digital), excellent working knowledge of microphone theory and sound system design and extensive experience mixing sound for contemporary music styles in challenging acoustic environments
An understanding of Audio DAW systems
Knowledge and expertise in the use of ProPresenter 7
Working knowledge of Video systems, switchers, and mixers for multiple camera feeds
A level of expertise in stage lighting and systems such
Proficient in MAC & Windows Operating Systems
Able to manage time and schedules well and meet deadlines consistently
Capable of handling several tasks at once and following through with accurate and strong organizational skills
Innovative, creative, self-starting, able to work with & motivate volunteers, and work with a team
Strong interpersonal skills to negotiate and communicate with volunteers and team members
Committed to the mission and core values of New Hope Church

Further Details

Please submit applications to the office via email Tovi@newhopechurchniagara.com
Include Resume and Cover letter
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview
Please do check out our website, social media and mobile app for more insight into New Hope

ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR

New Hope Day Camp runs for one week, August 12th-16th 9:00-3:30 for campers. August 10th-August 18th is ‘Missions Week’ for New Hope Church, where the whole church is called to volunteer their time to provide a safe place for children to get to know Jesus, learn to love Jesus and start to serve Jesus. The program has included over 600 campers and 300 volunteer staff. This is the 18th year of Day Camp and our program has always been volunteer-led.

The role of the Camp Director, Ass. Camp Director and Camp Program Developer & Volunteer Managers (the Summer Team) is to support and recruit volunteers in their leadership, not to replace the volunteer roles. This year camp will take place at two different multi sites to allow for a larger number of campers and our building construction (tentatively New Hope Church Niagara and Club Roma). The sites will be linked to connect and compete with each other in various games and competitions.

Responsibilities

In preparation for Camp

Supervise along with the Camp Director the Summer Team offering feedback, tracking of hours, assigning appropriate tasks to team members, team building and encouragement
Project management of tasks delegated to the Summer Team Volunteer Leaders
Recruit volunteers for camp preparation, support, and staffing.
Support Head Leaders, in particular, with the recruiting of their teams
Use Day Camp preparation to network and include people who are new to New Hope

During the week of Camp

Anchor one of the Day Camp sites supporting the volunteer Head Leaders
Support the Summer Team with their support of their Head Leaders

After Camp

Follow up of Camp families
Follow up, encourage, and thank Camp volunteers
Provide follow up and feedback to Camp Program Developer & Volunteer Managers

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by the Family Pastor
Possible support for other family ministries at New Hope Church

Team Responsibilities

Typical Work Week

Support and work in cooperation with other ministries to maximize opportunities across ministry areas. Communicate and collaborate with all areas of ministry for maximum efficiency and cohesion (ex. Worship department oversees kids’ worship).
Attend team leader meetings, ministry leader meetings and other staff called meetings.

Most weeks the team will work Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:30. Some flexibility in these days and times is possible. Team members will be responsible for logging the hours they work
Some weeks the team may need to work Saturday or Sunday and may take Friday off in lieu
The team will work more than 35 hours during the week of camp, and may have other Friday’s off in lieu, before or after the week of camp
As with all church staff, team members are expected to be involved in volunteer service approximately 7-10 hours per week.

*Assistant Camp Director will also work various casual hours in the months before work formally begins.

Position Details and Conditions:

Requirements

Position - Part-Time Permanent. Reports to the Executive Pastor
Hours and Expectations - Full Time from Monday, May 20th- Thursday, August 30th
- 20 days off are available in this time frame, for a total of 14 weeks of work, 35 hours/week average. Only 5 days off may be booked between June 24th and Aug 30th
- Must be available July 28th and 31st, and August 10th-18th and “Day Camp Launch Sunday” on June 9th
- Only 1 Sunday may be booked off between June 24th and Aug 23rd
Compensation – $17.50/hour
Vacation - See Hours and Expectations above
Requirements - Applicants must be in or returning to school (Secondary or Postsecondary) or under 30 and 15 or older.

Project Management and ability to delegate tasks, manage progress and monitor efficiency
Comfort and clarity in communicating via email, over the phone and in person to volunteers and staff
Able to inspire and cast the vision of the mission of our camp to both the Summer Team and volunteer leaders
Virtual and in-person collaboration and teamwork skills; proficiency working with Office and Google suites collaboratively

Any of the following, while not required by all members of the Summer Team will be an asset for any members of the team:

Current CPR and First Aid certification
Audio/visual tech equipment experience
Design and Publishing Programs and/or Spreadsheet Proficiency

Education, Experience and Skills

Experience volunteering or working at camps or other children’s ministry
Experience leading other leaders
Education or experience in event planning, education or recreation an asset
Experience with New Hope’s Day Camp

Further Details

Please submit any applications to the office via email office@newhopechurchniagara.com
Include a Resume and Cover letter, by March 17th office@newhopechurchniagra.com
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Please do check out our website, social media and mobile app for more insight into New Hope.

CAMP PROGRAM DEVELOPER & VOLUNTEER MANAGER

Responsibilities

In preparation for Camp

Recruit volunteers for camp preparation, support, and staffing
Track training requirements of volunteers (Police clearance, training sessions, etc.)
Support volunteers in camp preparation tasks
Use Day Camp preparation to network and include people who are new to New Hope
Each Summer Team member will support the colour group Head Leaders as needed

During the week of camp

Support of the Day Camp colour groups and/or special support of session leaders
Possibly run a session or Head Lead a colour group

After camp

Follow up of camp families
Follow up, encourage, and thank the camp volunteers

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by the Camp Coordinator, or Family Pastor
Possible support for other family ministries at New Hope Church

Team Responsibilities

Typical Work Week

Support and work in cooperation with other ministries to maximize opportunities across ministry areas. Communicate and collaborate with all areas of ministry for maximum efficiency and cohesion (ex. Worship department oversees kids’ worship).
Attend team leader meetings, ministry leader meetings and other staff called meetings.

Most weeks the team will work Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:30. Some flexibility in these days and times is possible. Team members will be responsible for logging the hours they work
Some weeks the team may need to work Saturday or Sunday and may take Friday off in lieu
The team will work more than 35 hours during the week of camp, and may have other Friday’s off in lieu, before or after the week of camp
As with all church staff, team members are expected to be involved in volunteer service approximately 5-10 hours per week.

Position Details and Conditions:

Requirements

Position - Part-Time Permanent. Reports to the Executive Pastor
Hours and Expectations - Full Time from Monday, June 24th- Thursday, August 23rd
- 5 days off are available in this time frame, for a total of 8 weeks of work, 35 hours/week average
Compensation – $16.50/hour
Vacation - See Hours and Expectations above
Requirements - Applicants must be in or returning to school (Secondary or Postsecondary) or under 30 and 15 or older.

Comfort and clarity in communicating via email, over the phone and in person to volunteers and staff
Able to inspire and cast the vision of the mission of our camp to volunteer leaders
Virtual and in-person collaboration and teamwork skills; proficiency working with Office and Google suites collaboratively

Any of the following, while not required by all members of the Summer Team will be an asset for any members of the team:

Current CPR and First Aid certification
Audio/visual tech equipment experience
Design and Publishing Programs and/or Spreadsheet Proficiency

Education, Experience and Skills

Experience volunteering or working at camps or other children’s ministry
Education or experience in event planning, education, or recreation
Experience with New Hope’s Day Camp
Experience leading other leaders an asset

Further Details

Please submit any applications to the office via email office@newhopechurchniagara.com
Include a Resume and Cover letter, by March 15th office@newhopechurchniagra.com
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Please do check out our website, social media and mobile app for more insight into New Hope.