PURPOSE
The Production Director provides leadership, vision, and execution for all audio, visual, and lighting (AVL) environments at Faithbridge Church. This role serves as the technical leader, supporting worship services, discipleship environments, and special events by creating excellent in-room and online experiences.
STRUCTURE & SCHEDULE
- Reports to: Worship Pastor
- Works closely with: Creative Arts Team, Communications Department, and Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
- Hours: Up to 15 hours per week
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Weekday hours: Determined in collaboration with the Worship Pastor
- Additional hours require prior approval
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Service & Event Production
- Provide excellence in AVL execution for all weekend services, special services (e.g., Christmas, Easter), and major church events
- Oversee and execute live and online production (audio, video, lighting, livestream)
- Support rehearsals and ensure smooth service flow and transitions
- Collaborate with Worship Pastor and staff to prepare and execute services
Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, onboard, train, and lead volunteer Production Team members
- Build and maintain a healthy, growing volunteer culture
- Schedule team members using Planning Center
- Provide ongoing coaching, training, and development
Systems & Operations
- Establish and maintain written standards for production quality and operations
- Manage ProPresenter and service media elements
- Oversee AVL systems including sound, lighting, and video
- Ensure excellence in livestream production and online experience
- Maintain organization of sound booth and AVL storage areas
Collaboration
- Partner with Creative Arts Team to implement creative elements in services
- Work with Communications Director on videos, slides, and media integration
- Support video production and content capture as needed
- Assist with technical needs for other ministry events and campus activities
Equipment & Stewardship
- Oversee purchase, maintenance, and repair of AVL equipment
- Provide input on production budget and future improvements
- Ensure proper setup, teardown, and care of equipment
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSET
Spiritual & Cultural Fit
- Growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ
- Heart for serving the Church and supporting its mission
- Commitment to the vision, unity, and culture of Faithbridge Church
- Christ-like attitude in all interactions
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong experience in live sound mixing and AVL systems
- Proficiency with tools such as ProPresenter, Planning Center, and digital consoles
- Understanding of livestreaming and video production workflows
- Ability to create engaging and distraction-free worship environments
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Experience (Preferred)
- 3–5 years of production or AVL leadership experience (church or similar environment preferred)
- General knowledge of lighting systems, video systems, and signal flow
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL STAFF)
- Maintain God-ordained priorities:
- Jesus Christ
- Family
- Ministry
- Actively invite others to know Jesus and engage with Faithbridge Church
- Faithfully support the church through service and giving
- Protect unity within the church body and staff
- Represent Christ in all interactions
PHYSICAL & PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift up to ~30 lbs
- Comfortable standing, walking, and moving throughout services/events
- Ability to operate technical equipment for extended periods
SUMMARY
This role is ideal for a technically skilled, spiritually grounded leader who thrives behind the scenes while shaping powerful worship environments. The Production Director plays a key role in helping people encounter Jesus by ensuring every service and event is executed with excellence and intentionality.
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