Production Manager

Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all technical aspects of worship services and events at Arundel Christian Church (ACC). This role ensures that all audio, visual, lighting, and live streaming elements work seamlessly, contributing to a spiritually enriching and professional worship experience. The Production Manager will collaborate with the Worship Pastor to ensure that production elements enhance the worship environment and align with ACC's mission: To See People Transformed and Released By the Love of Jesus.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Oversight:

• Lead and manage the technical production of weekly worship services (Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights), ensuring all audio, visual, and lighting elements function seamlessly.
• Oversee the live streaming of worship services, ensuring a high-quality, engaging online experience for remote viewers.
• Work closely with the Worship Pastor to ensure production elements complement the worship set and sermon content.
• Oversee the stage setup, audio quality, lighting design, and visual elements to support the worship experience.

Volunteer Team Leadership & Development:

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of production volunteers, including sound engineers, lighting technicians, and live streaming specialists.
• Provide leadership, support, and mentorship to the production team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and spiritual engagement.
• Schedule and coordinate production team members for all services and events, ensuring adequate staffing and preparation via Planning Center.

Equipment Management:

• Maintain and troubleshoot worship equipment, instruments, and production gear, ensuring everything is in proper working order.
• Stay informed on emerging production technologies and trends, recommending upgrades and improvements as needed.
• Manage the inventory of production-related equipment, ensuring all necessary tools and gear are available for each service or event.

Production Collaboration and Coordination:

• Partner with the Worship Pastor to ensure that all production elements are aligned with the service flow and worship experience.
• Coordinate with the Worship Leader to integrate production elements into special services, outreach events, and church-wide gatherings.
• Work with the team to create an atmosphere of excellence for all church events, including midweek services, holidays, and special services.
• Assist with the care and upkeep of production equipment.
• Assist with Production elements at ACC Students ensuring we are cultivating an experience of worship and cultivating new talent.

Qualifications & Skills:

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated by humility, integrity, and a servant's heart.
• Proven experience in a production leadership role within a church or similar setting.
• Proficiency in audio, lighting, and video production, including familiarity with production technologies (e.g., ProPresenter, Ableton, Planning Center, Logic, live streaming platforms, sound mixing boards, and lighting control systems).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead a team of volunteers effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Ability to adapt to different worship styles and technical needs.

Core Competencies:

• Christ-Centered: Models humility, integrity, and a spirit of collaboration, showing Christ-like leadership in every aspect of the role.
• Creative & Technically Savvy: Able to innovate and adapt production techniques to enhance worship and ministry.
• Servant Leadership: Inspires and equips volunteers to serve with excellence and joy.
• Effective Communicator: Clear in communication and responsive to the needs of the team and congregation.
• Responsible & Self-Motivated: Proactive in managing workload and ensuring all production elements are prepared and executed.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on ensuring excellence in every production aspect, with a commitment to a seamless worship experience.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Production, Audio/Visual Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience preferred).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in technical production management or leadership within a church or similar environment.

Organization & Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Worship Pastor and collaborates with the Worship Leader.
• Supervises and trains the production team volunteers.
• Works closely with the worship staff and other ministry leaders to ensure a coordinated worship experience.

Culture and Values: The Production Manager will be committed to upholding ACC's Six Culture Values:

• Contagious Fun
• Relentless Follow-through
• Impactful Excellence
• Stewardship of Life
• Personal Ownership
• Strategic Flexibility