Creative Soul Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Description

Who We Are

We are a community living out our God-given calling as we follow Jesus and make disciples every day and empower others to do the same. Rooted in our faith and centered on Christ, we seek to reflect His heart in all we do-serve others, grow together, and advance His mission with purpose and passion.

Jesus leads our way. We look to Him as our ultimate example, guide, and authority. His life and teachings shape our decisions, our culture, and our direction.

Unity protects our purpose. We believe we are stronger together. By honoring one another, communicating openly, and working collaboratively, we safeguard the mission entrusted to us.

Faithfulness builds our future. We are committed to stewarding our responsibilities with integrity and consistency, trusting that daily obedience produces lasting impact.

Rest restores our soul. We value rhythms of Sabbath and renewal, recognizing that abiding in Christ fuels sustainable, healthy ministry.

Joy sets our tone. We approach our work with gratitude and hope, confident in God's goodness and expectant for what He will do through us.

Working at Long Hollow is more than a job. It's a calling to contribute to a larger purpose. Together, we are a team on mission-following Jesus, making disciples, and faithfully living out our calling every day.

What We Believe

Long Hollow is a cooperating member of the Southern Baptist Convention. An overview of our core beliefs along with the scriptures that inform them can be found here .

Character Traits

• Is a Christ-follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
• Demonstrates integrity and professional conduct in all interactions
• Shows flexibility and adaptability in a ministry environment
• Exhibits patience, care, and respect when working with other staff and church members
• Maintains a positive, engaging attitude that creates a welcoming environment

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Execute the creative vision of LH Kids in partnership with the Children's Ministry Team 
• Build, lead, and multiply a high-capacity volunteer team across storytelling, worship, production, and creative environments
• Recruit, train, schedule, and coach leaders-establishing a strong, sustainable volunteer pipeline
• Equip coaches to effectively develop and lead their own teams
• Oversee all large group environments (preschool and elementary), ensuring excellence in production, teaching, worship, and execution
• Lead the LH Kids worship ministry, including song selection, team development, and alignment with series content
• Direct the student-led praise team, including leadership development, rehearsals, and parent communication
• Create original content (weekly scripts, songs, and creative elements) to enhance the LH Kids experience
• Oversee creative systems, including resource management (props, costumes, decor), video requests, and budget stewardship
• Partner with the LH Creative Team and Kids staff to align vision, strategy, and execution
• Develop digital content and parent resources that extend ministry beyond the weekend

Skills Needed to Succeed

• 5+ years of relevant experience in kids ministry, creative ministry, or a related field
• Solid theological understanding of how to teach and apply the Word of God to children from age 3-5th grade and various ability levels 
• Solid understanding of child development and engaging, age-appropriate environments 
• Proven ability to develop people: Must be a relational leader with a passion to recruit, train, and develop high-capacity leaders and coaches 
• Flexible: Must be agile and thrive under pressure with a rigorous writing schedule
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Creative expertise (music, theater, production, or design) with the ability to execute ideas
• Strategic thinker who can also operate at a high level of detail
• Excellent in ProPresenter, Planning Center, Canva, Rock, and standard digital tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and solve problems under pressure

Benefits

• Paid vacation (starts at 3 weeks) 
• Paid Holidays (12+ days)
• 401K Match
• Paid Medical & Dental Insurance w/HSA Contribution
• Vision Insurance available 
• Access to free counseling & legal services
• Paid time off to serve in other ministry areas
• Paid Time off to attend Conferences