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Producer II
Work Location:
Madison, WI - National Office
Schedule:
Full time
This role is ideal for a seasoned video production leader committed to following Jesus and serving through creative media. You'll oversee projects from concept to completion, and collaborate to create impactful communication tools. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and project manager who thrives in a mission-driven, team-oriented environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ:

• Seek Him and follow Him in every area of life
• Grow in love for God through the classic disciplines of the Christian life
• Model the Biblical life style
• Develop and deepen your understanding of what it means to be a Christian Artist

Contribute to the creative process and development of communication tools:

• Produce video projects as assigned
• Lead project brainstorming and evaluation sessions for assigned projects
• Participate in and direct the production and post-production process of assigned projects
• Research, conceptualize and develop treatments for assigned projects
• Interview, transcribe, and script write as assigned
• Videotape, edit, animate and take on other production projects as assigned
• Work collaboratively with other InterVarsity teams to design and develop communications tools

Participate in the ministries of InterVarsity:

• Provide technical support for IVCF conferences, camps, and other meetings as assigned
• Attend and/or staff camps, conferences, global projects, chapter meetings, etc. as agreed upon with supervisor

Contribute to the team effort:

• Work to ensure order and organization of systems, equipment and team work spaces
• Be responsible for good stewardship of time, equipment, and materials
• Work on special tasks related to the ministry of 2100 as assigned
• Maintain healthy relationships with 2100 team members
• Stay informed of trends in the communication arts and keep up on contemporary media, images, and ideas
• Stay current on computer systems and other media skills

Maintain sound financial status:

• Raise personal support at the level assigned by supervisor
• Keep expenditures within budget
• Develop and maintain a small group of people who covenant to support your ministry with prayer
• Communicate regularly with donors and prayer support group
• Annually affirm InterVarsity's Statement of Faith
• Commitment to Jesus Christ and a heart for students, electronic communication and the arts
• Commitment to growing relationships with God, his Word, his people, and the church
• Experience with or knowledge of InterVarsity or the ability to quickly understand and be committed to the purposes of InterVarsity and 2100 Productions
• College or university degree
• 5+ years of experience in video production
• Demonstrated proficiency in producing videos and leading the video production process
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and people
• Strong interviewing skills
• Electronic communication and/or technical expertise, plus the creative skills needed to communicate concepts with visual media
• Growing skills in areas of animation and digital effects
• Demonstrated experience being able to plan for, set up and run at least one area of event production (lighting, sound, video) independently
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Willingness to participate in "group art" and accept critique from numerous people
• Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to work well in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to relate well and maintain good communication with co-workers, field staff and other teams at the NSC
• Ability to articulate ideas and to think critically about culture and communication
• Available to work 40+ hours and to travel at least two to three times a year. Willingness to work flexible hours
• Commitment to excellence
• Willingness to learn new things and think "outside of the box"
• Demonstrated ability to appreciate your own culture and work with and value diverse cultures and ethnicities.

Pay Range: $55,200.00 - $73,608.00 per year
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity's mission and purposes.