Production Director

Job Description: Production Director Job Title: Production Director Reports To: Worship Arts Pastor Hours per week: Full-Time FSLA Designation: Exempt Staff Category: Production Staff Illuminate’s overall mission: We are called to love all people, make disciples, and empower them to be on mission for God. Illuminate’s overall vision: Our vision is to be a “city on a hill” where the broken, hurting, and searching are drawn to the light and love of Jesus. Job Summary The Production Director is responsible for overseeing technical aspects of church programs such as services and special events, ensuring that all video, camera/live streaming and lighting systems function smoothly to enhance the worship experience. There will also be occasional audio responsibilities during Sunday services and special events/programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of technology, creativity, and a passion for ministry. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Oversight Manage and maintain all lighting, video, and live streaming systems within the church. Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and up-to-date with the latest technology. Troubleshoot technical issues during services and events promptly. Assess current video/lighting needs and build out an infrastructure that enhances the “house” and helps pave the way for the future. Direct live video feeds for in-person screens and online streaming. Oversee all audio, video, lighting, and streaming systems. Ensure all systems are service-ready, reliable, and optimized for live environments. Discover, recruit, develop, disciple, lead key volunteers and future leaders who have what it takes to enhance tech department. Schedule and coordinate team members for services, rehearsals, and special events. Foster a collaborative and positive environment that encourages creativity and growth. 3. Service Preparation Collaborate with the worship team and pastoral staff to plan and execute technical needs for services and events. Prepare lighting and video setups in advance of services, ensuring all elements are ready and tested. 4. Budget Management Assist in managing the budget for the technical department, including equipment purchases and maintenance. Research and recommend new technology and equipment that could enhance the church's capabilities. Develop a long-term equipment replacement and upgrade plan. Steward resources wisely to maximize ministry impact and sustainability. 5. Event Support Provide technical support for special events, such as weddings, youth programs, funerals, and community outreach programs. Ensure that all technical aspects of events align with the church's mission and vision. Own and execute all production elements for weekend services, ensuring a distraction-free and engaging worship environment. Serve as the lead production presence during services, providing real-time leadership and problem-solving. Ensure all audio, video, lighting, and streaming elements are aligned and executed with excellence. Lead pre-service preparation, production rehearsals, and post-service follow-up to continually improve execution. 7. Systems, Standards & Workflow Development Develop and implement systems, workflows, and standard operating procedures for all production environments. Establish clear production standards that ensure consistency across all services and events. Create repeatable processes for service programming, rehearsals, and live execution. Evaluate and refine systems regularly to improve efficiency, clarity, and team effectiveness. Build and sustain a healthy volunteer pipeline across all production teams (audio, video, lighting, streaming). Develop team leads and key volunteers to take ownership of specific production areas. Create clear onboarding and training systems that allow volunteers to grow in skill and leadership. Foster a culture of ownership, excellence, and spiritual formation within the production team. 9. Strategic Planning & Technical Vision Develop and execute a long-term vision for production that aligns with the church’s mission and growth. Evaluate current systems and plan for future upgrades, scalability, and campus needs. Research and recommend technologies that enhance the worship environment and congregational engagement. Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices in church production. Partner with the Worship Arts Pastor to align production with the vision and direction of services. Collaborate with ministry leaders to support the technical needs of various church environments and events. Work alongside Communications to ensure production supports messaging without owning content creation. Contribute to overall service planning conversations as the production expert. Lead regular evaluations of weekend services and events to assess production effectiveness. Gather feedback from staff and volunteers to identify areas for improvement. Implement changes that enhance clarity, engagement, and execution quality. Ensure a culture of continual growth and learning within the production team. Qualifications A strong understanding of audio, video, live streaming and lighting technology. Ability to operate and function the following equipment: Camera Switcher – Black magic switcher, constellation switcher FOH Audio Board – DLive c3500 Lighting Board – Hog 4 Experience in a church or similar environment is preferred. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Professional Competencies Maintains strict confidentiality and sound judgement when handling sensitive information related to church operations, staff, and congregants. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills. Works effectively in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders. Displays effectively in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders. Able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism. Functions effectively both behind the scenes and in public-facing situations, depending on ministry needs. Spiritual & Character Qualifications A committed follower of Jesus Christ whose life reflects biblical character and aligns with Illuminate Community Church’s Statement of Faith, Position Statements and Staff Handbook. Demonstrates a high level of personal and professional integrity, striving to live above reproach in both personal life and ministry responsibilities. Supports and promotes a Christ-centered work environment, contributing positively to staff unity and the mission of the church. Serves as a Christlike example to the church body, fellow staff and the broader community through conduct, attitude, and relationships. Demonstrates humility, teachability, and a servant-hearted approach to ministry. Additional Expectations Supports and participates in the overall ministry and mission of Illuminate Community Church. Attends required staff meetings and church events (including Easter and Christmas) as requested. Performs other duties as assigned to support the effectiveness of the ministry and staff team. Physical Demands Constant sitting, standing, moving and viewing of screens. Occasional lifting of 20 pounds or more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illuminate Community Church