Director of Media Production & IT - Happy Trails Christian Fellowship (Surprise, AZ)

Job Description

Job Description

Happy Trails Christian Fellowship (Surprise, AZ) – Director of Media Production & IT

The Big Picture

Happy Trails Christian Fellowship ( is a thriving, non-denominational church with remarkable unity and spiritual vitality – a congregation representing more than 30 denominational backgrounds worshiping together in harmony, firmly committed to teaching God’s Word directly from the Bible. The church is located within Happy Trails Resort, a vibrant 55+ active adult community of approximately 3,500 residents in Surprise, Arizona (on the western edge of the Phoenix metro). Many members are “snowbirds,” so in-person attendance grows to 400 during the winter season, averages around 150 mid-summer, and the church reaches another 200–300 people weekly through its strong and growing online ministry.

The online congregation is growing, and the church is looking for a full-time person to fill a new position as Director of Media Production & IT – supporting all ministries with weekly in-house and online livestream production as well as special events (Easter, Christmas, and Memorials). This is a fun, loving staff looking for someone seeking a long-term position. The role reports to the Pastors, Board of Directors President, and Webmaster.

Job Profile

Full time / Regular / Exempt

• Own all technical aspects of weekend and special services
  
• Lead, recruit, train, and schedule volunteers; work weekly with the Choir Director, Worship Team, Setup Team, and Tech Team
  
• Manage the technical and creative aspects of production – setup and teardown, cameras, lighting, videography, and design for various production environments
  
• Manage the church networks, hardware, and software management platforms (Apple, Mosyle, YouTube, apps, etc.)
  
• Manage all equipment required to run the livestream and in-house production, and the budget allocated to A/V and IT
  
• Assist on occasion with video editing, audio recording, and slide creation; collaborate with teams to provide training and technical support
  
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and support all-church functions; additional duties as assigned by the Pastor, Board President, or Webmaster
  
• Schedule: typically Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, with late-evening setup during high season – high season (Oct–Mar) is extremely busy with longer hours, while the off-season allows substantially fewer hours
  
• Physical demands include prolonged standing, stairs, equipment setup/teardown, and lifting up to 50 pounds
  

Qualifications

• Above reproach in all areas of character, equivalent to 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5, with a deep love for the Lord and His people
  
• A heart for senior adults and a willingness to minister to their needs
  
• Alignment with Happy Trails Christian Fellowship’s non-denominational, Bible-based conservative Christian theology
  
• If married, a believing spouse who fully supports the ministry and its odd hours
  
• Must live in the Surprise, AZ area and be able to be on-site as needed
  
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a live production environment, with strong project management skills
  
• Demonstrated ability recruiting, training, and developing volunteer teams
  
• Proficiency with professional audio, video, and lighting systems (Blackmagic, Behringer X32, PTZ Optics cameras, lighting equipment) and livestream software (Subsplash, ATEM MixEffect Pro, OBS)
  
• Proficiency with common production and office applications on Apple equipment; familiar with AI programs
  
• Knowledgeable about worship production best practices; strong written and spoken communication; a team player with a positive attitude
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $40,000–$60,000 per year, based on experience
  

About the Area

Happy Trails Resort is a welcoming 55+ gated community centered around an 18-hole golf course with a vibrant social life – pools and spas, pickleball, tennis, a fitness center, specialty clubs, and professional musical performances January through March; it’s often described as “a summer camp for seniors.” The city of Surprise sits on the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, offering big-city amenities – professional sports, theater, arts, and world-class medical care – with small-town safety, comfort, and convenience.

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

• Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Director of Media Production & IT at Happy Trails Christian Fellowship?
  
• Describe your experience in media production, IT, and ministry, and how you may be qualified to serve in this role at Happy Trails Christian Fellowship?
  
• In just a few sentences please describe your personal faith in Christ and how it is in line with the Bible-based theology of Happy Trails Christian Fellowship?
  

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to examples of your production work (livestream, video, or media portfolio) to View email address on us.fitly.work- FeePastorSearch.com