Technical Arts Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Arts Director is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and advancing the technical infrastructure that supports worship and ministry across Wooddale Church. This role provides leadership for all core technical systems (Audio, Video, and Lighting) in Wooddale's large event rooms and campuses, ensuring reliability, consistency, and scalability for major services, events, and future growth. The Technical Director partners closely with the Creative Arts Pastor, Creative Arts Production Manager, and the CFO to align technical systems with ministry vision, steward resources wisely, and plan for long-term sustainability. This role focuses on infrastructure strategy, equipment standards, system health, and future planning while providing technical support and expertise that enables excellent worship experiences. This leader brings both ministry sensitivity and technical expertise, demonstrating a commitment to worship, excellence, and continuous improvement while supporting both traditional and modern worship environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership SetanexampleoflivingapersonallifeofworshipandprayerandbeingsensitivetotheSpirit’sleadingfor production while staying rooted in the Word. This is a high-responsibility, high-impact role. As a leader, it is essential to proactively invest in continual personal growth, self-awareness, self-care, integrity and guard against personal vulnerabilities Serveasatrustedtechnicaladvisortoministryandexecutiveleadership TechnicalInfrastructure&SystemsOwnership Provideownershipforthedesign,documentation,andfutureplanningofallAudio,Video,andLighting systems in Wooddale's primary worship and event spaces. Establishandmaintaintechnicalstandardsforequipment,signalflow,networking,andsystem architecture across all campuses. Ensuresystemsarereliable,service-ready,andcapableofsupportingmajorservices,specialevents,and multi-venue needs. Providetechnicalexpertiseandsupportforlarge-scaleworshipenvironments,includingchoirs, orchestras, and complex musical productions. EquipmentLifecycle&Maintenance Overseethefulllifecycleoftechnicalequipment,includingevaluation,purchasingrecommendations, maintenance, repair, and replacement. Developpreventativemaintenanceplanstoprotectsystemuptimeandreduceriskduringmajorservices and events. Maintainaccuratedocumentationofsystems,signalpaths,inventories,andtechnicalconfigurations Strategic Planning & Future Development Createandmanage5-yearand10-yearinfrastructureroadmapsfortechnicalsystemsacrosscampuses. PartnerwiththeCreativeArtsPastorandCFOonbudgeting,capitalplanning,andprioritizationof technical investments. ResearchandevaluateemergingtechnologiestoensureWooddale'sspacesremaincurrent,flexible,and mission-aligned. Provideprojectleadershipandtechnicaloversightforrenovations,newbuilds,andsystemupgradesin large event rooms. CrossCampusTechnicalSupport Serveasatechnicalresourceforcampusesbyprovidingguidance,troubleshooting,andsystemsupportas needed. Ensureconsistencyandinteroperabilityoftechnicalsystemsacrosslocationswhileallowingforcontextual differences. Supportmajorservicesandeventsthroughsystemsreadiness,technicalconsultation,andadvance planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal: ProfessingbelieverwithevidenceofarelationshipwithChrist SubscribetoandaffirmtheStatementofFaithandCovenantofWooddaleChurch BearegularparticipantinpublicworshipatWooddaleChurch BecomeorremainamemberingoodstandingofWooddaleChurch Leadership: Strongorganizationalandsystems-thinkingskillswiththeabilitytomanagecomplextechnical environments. Clear,collaborativecommunicatorcapableofpartneringwithministry,finance,andexecutiveleadership. Proactiveproblem-solverwiththeabilitytoanticipateneedsandplanbeyondimmediatedemands. Flexibleandadaptable,abilitytotroubleshootandthinkoutofthebox Technical: Bachelor’sdegreeortechnicalcertificationinrelevantfield 3-5yearsofdirectmanagementexperiencepreferred Professionallevelabilityandknowledgeofproductionequipmentandoperationforbothmodernand traditional styles of worshiping, including: DigitalaudioconsolesandIEMsystems LEDlightingandusage,includingtheatricalandintelligentlightingforvideoandDMX programming Experienceandknowledgeofmulti-venueproduction,includingvideousageandproductionstaff for multiple locations Ability to work with and lead a team in providing technical support for a SATB choir of 130 singers,chamberchoirof24auditionedsingers,fullorchestraandinstrumentalensembles (strings and/or brass).

RELATIONSHIPS

ReportstoCreativeArtsPastor RelatestoCreativeArtsProductionManager,CampusPastorsandWorshipPastors/Directors CoordinatewithothermembersoftheWooddaleChurchstaffandvolunteers

WORKENVIRONMENT/PHYSICALDEMANDS

Able to lift 50+ pounds as needed to help set up and take down production equipment such as cameras, lights, staging,etc.Abilitytofrequentlysit,stand,bend,andlift.Theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtotalkorhearand frequentlyrequiredtostand,walk,usehands,andreachwithhandsandarms.Thephysicaldemandsdescribed here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Wooddale Church offers a comprehensive benefits package for all 40+ hour full-time employees, which includes opportunities to elect Medical (including Nice Healthcare), Dental, Life/AD&D, HSA, Flex, LTD, Vision, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Health & Wellness Plan and a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Projected salary range is $56,000 - $75,000 depending on qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Madison Park Church of God, Inc.