FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Audio and Production Assistant
Audio and Production Assistant
Summary:
The Audio and Production Assistant at First Baptist Church is a full-time position responsible for all audio and technical aspects of the church worship services and special events. They will also ensure worship services and special events operate efficiently and effectively to amplify the Gospel at First Baptist Church. This individual will be highly motivated, willing to learn, and work well in collaboration with ministerial staff and the congregation. The Audio and Production Assistant is responsible to the Senior Pastor and Broadcast Director in collaboration with the Minister of Music. Resumes can be submitted to Pastor Mark Bethea (mbethea@montgomeryfbc.org).
I. Congregational and Staff Responsibilities:
A. Exhibit care and concern for all ministries and programs of First Baptist Church, Montgomery.
B. Coordinate actions with other ministers and office staff as appropriate and as a cooperative and encouraging teammate.
C. Love the Lord, love His people, and work accordingly!
II. Primary Responsibilities:
A. Primary audio operator for worship services and other events in the Main Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, and Stakely Sanctuary.
B. Assist other ministries in audio needs for events and weekly programming.
C. Responsible for all set-up and takedown of audio equipment for Sunday worship and other events.
D. Oversee the lay audio operation team for all church events. Provide ongoing training and encouragement for lay audio and broadcast team members.
E. Regularly check all equipment including weekly troubleshooting of any problem areas.
F. Load ProPresenter with appropriate slides, videos, lyrics, and graphics for services and events. Coordinate with other ministries to ensure accuracy.
G. Load and maintain Planning Center software with the correct lighting cues, sound needs, worship elements, and times to be accurate for planning meetings, broadcast crews, volunteers, and staff.
H. In collaboration with the Minister of Music and Broadcast Director, ensure correct lighting and explore appropriate lighting design for events and services.
I. Be ultimately responsible for any production needs for worship services and special events.
J. Available for weddings, funerals, special events, etc. When it is not possible to be in place, will help coordinate a member of the lay audio operator team to be present and prepared.
K. Assist in production video and audio edits of services as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
A. Model servant leadership and Christ-honoring churchmanship.
B. Attend weekly church staff meetings and other special staff meetings as needed.
C. Perform other duties when requested by the Senior Pastor.
Digital Media Specialist
Digital Media Specialist
Summary:
The Digital Media Specialist is responsible for capturing and telling the stories of what God is doing at FBC Montgomery. Utilizing best practices and creative mediums, this individual will proactively plan and develop ways to engage with our congregation through digital platforms including social media, videos, podcasts, and photography. This is a full-time position that is responsible to the Communications Director with oversight from the Senior Pastor. Resumes can be submitted to Pastor Mark Bethea (mbethea@montgomeryfbc.org).
I. Congregational and Staff Responsibilities:
A. Exhibit care and concern for all ministries and programs of First Baptist Church, Montgomery.
B. Coordinate actions with other ministers and office staff as appropriate and as a cooperative and encouraging teammate.
C. Love the Lord, love His people, and work accordingly!
II. Primary Responsibilities:
A. Attend all major church events as primary photographer and videographer. Shoot photos and videos to create social media posts and recap videos of events for church consumption and awareness. As needed, attend weekly events to capture video, photos, and to tell stories.
B. Edit photos and videos for church use on social media or broadcast. Produce videos that are prepared for and to broadcast standards in a timely manner post-event.
C. Manage main church social media accounts utilizing best practices for each platform and continuing to research and learn as trends change.
D. Edit Sunday services for broadcast, website, social media, and podcast distribution in a consistent and timely manner.
E. Build our social media presence by consistently posting and utilizing best practices on each social media platform to maximize engagement.
F. Collaborate with Communications Director on any special needs or emphasis that are occurring in the church to have a consistent marketing plan.
G. Train and aid other staff members in production of videos and media for their different ministry needs.
H. Deploy new mediums for the church to get stories and gospel impact (podcasts, video teaching, studio use, etc…)
I. Be available and trained on all lighting and AV equipment to give feedback and assistance if needed.
J. When requested from the congregation, make available DVDs, CDs, or digital links to videos, services, and events in a timely manner.
Other Responsibilities:
A. Model servant leadership and Christ-honoring churchmanship.
B. Attend weekly church staff meetings and other special staff meetings as needed.
C. Perform other duties when requested by the Senior Pastor and/or Communications Director.
Minister to Women
Minister to women
Job Description
First Baptist Church | Montgomery, AL
Summary:
The Minister to Women at First Baptist Church will be the champion and leader for women’s ministry at the church. This individual will engage women in the church to utilize their gifts, grow in Christ-likeness, participate in community, and encourage women of all ages in their faith. This person will be responsible to the Senior Pastor and a full-time or part-time opportunity can be discussed. Resumes can be submitted to Pastor Mark Bethea (mbethea@montgomeryfbc.org).
I. Congregational and Staff Relationship:
A. Be a God-called person viewing their primary role as a minister of the gospel who consistently represents the love and light of Jesus Christ to everyone they encounter.
B. Exhibit care and concern for all ministries and programs of First Baptist Church, Montgomery.
C. Coordinate actions with other ministers and office staff as appropriate and as a cooperative and encouraging teammate.
II. Primary Responsibilities:
A. Create and develop a ministry specifically for women of all ages and stages to connect with one another as they grow in their relationship with the Lord.
B. Set a vision for women’s ministry at the church and implement strategies to reach women.
C. Work alongside Associate Pastor for Discipleship to offer opportunities for women to mentor and disciple one another.
D. Facilitate fellowship, discipleship strategies, serving opportunities, and inreach/outreach efforts for women across the church.
E. Assist the Minister to Preschoolers and Minister to Children in caring for moms and equipping moms in motherhood. Assist Minister to Single Adults in encouraging and equipping single women.
F. Engage women inside the church to reach women outside the church through evangelism, outreach, discipleship, and fellowship.
G. Utilize opportunities to gather women together for fellowship and encouragement.
H. Manage the budget for women’s ministry and steward resources well.
I. Develop a Women’s Leadership Team to engage women of all age groups.
J. Work alongside the church’s Woman’s Missionary Union to collaborate in conjunction with one another in ministry and mission efforts.
III. Other Responsibilities:
A. Attend weekly church staff meetings (and other special staff meetings as needed).
B. Model servant and Christ-centered leadership.
C. Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Pastor.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:
By Mail:
First Baptist Church MontgomeryAttn: Mark Bethea, Senior Pastor
305 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Ministry Assistant for Music + Worship Ministry
Ministry Assistant for the Music and Worship Ministry
Please submit resumes or questions to Brad Brand at bbrand@montgomeryfbc.org.
I. Personal Responsibilities:
- Live a Christ-like, Christ-honoring, exemplary life that reflects the Lord daily.
- Be actively involved in the life and ministry of First Baptist Church.
- To refrain from anything contrary to the teachings of Scripture or that is inconsistent with First Baptist Church practices and principles.
II. Primary Responsibilities:
- Give full support to the total ministry of First Baptist Church and publicly and privately affirm that support for all of the ministries and leadership of the church.
- Be a team player, following the leadership of the Pastor and Minister of Music.
- Be a servant leader to the church and promote unity in the church body.
- Give adequate energy and expertise to the specific ministry tasks assigned and spend no fewer than 40 hours per week accomplishing these tasks of your calling and this assignment to the best of your ability.
- Assist the Minister of Music in developing, recommending, implementing, and responsibly monitoring and managing budget expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Assist the Sanctuary Orchestra Director with all aspects of logistics including music organization and filing, equipment needs, setup, and rehearsal preparation.
- Handle mail outs for the Music Ministry including One Heart and One Voice Choirs, Sanctuary Orchestra, Preschool and Children’s Choirs, Handbells, and other future music opportunities.
- Maintain and keep the Music library organizied.
- Coordinate the tuning and repair of worship instruments.
- Assist with big events including but not limited to choir tour, the Living Christmas Tree, etc.
Other Responsibilities:
- Attend weekly church staff meetings and Music Ministry team meetings.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Minister of Music and Worship.
Training and Experience:
- Must have some formal or on-the-job training in administrative, secretarial, and/or clerical work.
- Have some experience in music (choral, instrumental, etc) and be able to read and understand music.
- Be trainable in the use of all office equipment, computers, and software necessary to fulfill this position.
- Have basic familiarity with church database programs (Shelby, ACS, or similar program), Publisher, Powerpoint, ProPresenter, Song Show, Planning Center Online, and other media presentation programs.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:
By Mail:
First Baptist Church MontgomeryAttn: Brad Brand, Minister of Music + Worship
305 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
FBC COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Caring Center Director
FBC Community Ministries Caring Center Director
Supervised by and responsible to the Minister of Community Ministries
Responsibilities/Tasks:
A. Recruit, train, and coordinate Caring Center volunteers to help maintain the daily operations of the Caring Center in order to meet the needs of clients and the mission of the ministry
- Provide ongoing recruitment of volunteers to serve weekly at the Caring Center
- Recruit groups and/or individuals to volunteer for special service projects/work days throughout the year
- Provide orientation training to all new volunteers
- Provide quarterly training/gatherings for all volunteers
- Maintain policies of procedures for volunteers serving in the Caring Center
- Provide daily guidance to volunteers in the workroom, clothing shop, and food shop
- Manage the scheduling of volunteers to provide adequate coverage the Caring Center services
B. Responsible for opening and closing the Caring Center during operating hours
- Report any maintenance that is needed for the upkeep of the Caring Center
- Make sure the building is secure
- Report any incidents/accidents that may occur to the Minister of Community Ministries
- Communicate with housekeeping in regard to the cleaning needs of the center
C. Manage food and financial assistance program
- Oversee Montgomery Food Bank orders, pickups/delivery, payments, and monitoring requirements
- Responsible for staying within the allotted budget each month for benevolence expenditures (food/financial support)
- Coordinate with partners/case managers from other organizations to assist in providing financial assistance and other Caring Center services to clients
- Stay abreast of community services available to clients and assist in connecting clients to available resources as appropriate
D. Maintain up-to-date records for properly reporting the provision of client services and center operations including clothes shop clients, food clients, financial assistance, volunteers, and volunteer hours
- Follow all Food Bank requirements for reporting and maintaining Food Bank privileges
- Maintain records of all clients for shopping, food and financial assistance according to established procedures
- Enter client service information into Charity Tracker following established procedures
- Review and update policies and procedures as needed for reporting
E. Facilitate quarterly meetings of the Caring Center Advisory Board (CCAB)
- Ensure the CCAB has an appropriate number of representatives following the Community Ministry Bylaws
- Schedule quarterly meetings of the CCAB according to established dates by the Chair of the Community Ministries Board
- Provide timely communication with CCAB members, the Community Ministries Board, and the Minister of Community Ministries regarding meetings of the CCAB
- Provide timely reports as related to the needs of CCAB
F. Provide required quarterly reporting to the Community Ministries Board and Minister of Community Ministries and other reports as requested
- Compile written quarterly reports for board meetings
- Share oral reports with the board as requested during board meetings
- Submit other necessary reports as requested or required by the board or Minister of Community Ministries
G. Serve as a Field Instructor for Social Work interns for the Caring Center
- Communicate with local area Schools of Social Work to recruit interns to serve in the Caring Center (time may be shared with the Nehemiah Center to acquire the mandatory amount of field education hours and to provide interns with a broad range of social work field education)
- Provide training and supervision to interns so the needs of the Caring Center and the requirements of the internship are met
- Provide reports and attend meetings as necessary to fulfill the role of field instructor for the associated academic institution
H. Attend meetings, training, and conferences as necessary to represent Community Ministries, the Caring Center and/or learn about resources and other social services in the area
- Provide information booths at mission fairs/trade shows to share information about the Caring Center and its needs
- Attend community ministry meetings and network with other community organizations
- Attend social work discipline meetings/job fairs to assist in sharing about the Caring Center, provide continuing education, and aid in the recruitment of social work interns
I. Other responsibilities for special projects or events may be assigned as necessary.
Time required: 40 hours per week
Qualifications:
- At least a BS in Social Work with 2 years of social work experience
- A calling to ministry
- A loving, caring spirit
- A compassion for the poor
- Be an active member at FBCM or become an active member at FBCM
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:
By Mail:
FBC Community Ministries Inc.
Attn: Viki Brant
305 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Community Ministries Executive Director
Ministry Assistant for the Music and Worship Ministry
Please submit resumes or questions to Brad Brand at bbrand@montgomeryfbc.org.
I. Personal Responsibilities:
- Live a Christ-like, Christ-honoring, exemplary life that reflects the Lord daily.
- Be actively involved in the life and ministry of First Baptist Church.
- To refrain from anything contrary to the teachings of Scripture or that is inconsistent with First Baptist Church practices and principles.
II. Primary Responsibilities:
- Give full support to the total ministry of First Baptist Church and publicly and privately affirm that support for all of the ministries and leadership of the church.
- Be a team player, following the leadership of the Pastor and Minister of Music.
- Be a servant leader to the church and promote unity in the church body.
- Give adequate energy and expertise to the specific ministry tasks assigned and spend no fewer than 40 hours per week accomplishing these tasks of your calling and this assignment to the best of your ability.
- Assist the Minister of Music in developing, recommending, implementing, and responsibly monitoring and managing budget expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Assist the Sanctuary Orchestra Director with all aspects of logistics including music organization and filing, equipment needs, setup, and rehearsal preparation.
- Handle mail outs for the Music Ministry including One Heart and One Voice Choirs, Sanctuary Orchestra, Preschool and Children’s Choirs, Handbells, and other future music opportunities.
- Maintain and keep the Music library organizied.
- Coordinate the tuning and repair of worship instruments.
- Assist with big events including but not limited to choir tour, the Living Christmas Tree, etc.
Other Responsibilities:
- Attend weekly church staff meetings and Music Ministry team meetings.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Minister of Music and Worship.
Training and Experience:
- Must have some formal or on-the-job training in administrative, secretarial, and/or clerical work.
- Have some experience in music (choral, instrumental, etc) and be able to read and understand music.
- Be trainable in the use of all office equipment, computers, and software necessary to fulfill this position.
- Have basic familiarity with church database programs (Shelby, ACS, or similar program), Publisher, Powerpoint, ProPresenter, Song Show, Planning Center Online, and other media presentation programs.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:
By Mail:
FBC Community Ministries Executive Director
Attn: Ben Kelley
681 Towne Lake Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117