Element Church is hiring a
Production Director

Summary of Role
The Tech Director is responsible for all areas of audio, video, lighting (AVL), and production functions of Element Church. The ideal candidate will possess extensive training and/or education in audio/video production.
The candidate will be responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling a volunteer team to run the audio/video equipment for Element Church. Attention to detail and good communication skills are a must for this role.

Primary Responsibilities of This Position
• Weekend commitment for production during weekend services
• Hands-on leader who can oversee video production for worship services, live streaming, editing, and uploading to website.
• Relationship builder who can recruit, train, develop and schedule a team of volunteers for AVL team. Hold team members to the standard of excellence established by Element Church.
• Stay up to date on production and staging trends as well as technical knowledge of new software, equipment and products, attending trainings as necessary
• Effectively maintain AV equipment and replace and upgrade as necessary as budget permits
• Maintain existing technology, develop new solutions, and are responsible for day-to-day operations of information, network, and AVL systems.
• Lead the way in audio quality, including FOH mix, volume levels, and vocal effects
• Monitor and adjust the AVL experience during worship experiences, and other events, to adhere to the quality and standards of Element Church.
• Troubleshoot any AVL issues throughout (EKIDZ, Fusion, Lobby, Office, etc.)
• Lead the worship experience production meeting and run through each weekend.
• Help provide a distraction free AVL environment where Jesus is lifted up and the Gospel is presented with excellence.
• Provide industry standard expertise, consistent leadership and relationships with volunteers, team building skills, that enhance the church.
General duties and expectations outside of the weekend experience:
• Continually look for ways to enhance the presentation experience at Element Church.
• Assist with installation and equipment troubleshooting for mobile church venues as necessary.
• Coordinate with the Worship Pastor on all lighting scenes and creative elements for the weekly worship experience.
• Continually improve your skills and knowledge of AVL issues related to the church setting and cast vision for the future to your team.
• Throughout the week, tweak and enhance the experience so that Sunday morning is done with excellence.
• Ensure that light scenes are programmed and ready.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly Sunday Experience meetings
• Continue to improve and enhance our online and secondary spaces presentation.
• Work with vendors on purchasing and updating our equipment.
• Assist with general office duties as required and other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Responsible for editing and upload weekly sermons to website.
• Maintain Live Streaming services sound and video quality.

Education and Experience
• Minimum of 4+ years of AVL experience
• Able to assemble and maintain equipment used in multimedia production
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications
• Detail-oriented and effectively able to manage multiple projects within tight timeframes
• Self-starter who can study, learn, and operate our current equipment and then suggest strategic plans for growth and technological advancement
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with volunteers and staff with creativity and flexibility, often under deadline pressure
• Strong understanding of signal flow and signal processing
• Highly proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving audio and video components, including but not limited: to mixing equipment, lighting tools, cameras, microphones, projectors, video recorders, amplifiers, and spotlights
• Possess knowledge of video and audio file formats.
• Fluent in working with programs like Adobe Creative Suites, Logic Pro X, Resi, and ProPresenter. Facility with Ableton or Multitracks a plus.

Your Team
This position reports to the Executive Pastor.

Your Schedule
This is a full-time, salaried position around 45 hours a week.

Other Important Information
Personal Responsibilities
While not specifically related to the job, here are some personal responsibilities of everyone on staff at Element Church.
• Vision: Actively embrace the Vision of Element Church: We Exist to Guide People to Experience Life to its Fullest, Connect into Meaningful Relationships, and Make a Lasting Impact.
• Core Values: Actively embrace the element Church Core Values : A Place to Call “home”, If Only for the One, Better Together, It Matters, Obedience is our Success, and Leading the Way in Generosity
• Maintain God-ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, your spouse second, your children third and the ministry fourth.
• Give at least 10% of your income to the vision of Element Church.
• Be loyal to the vision and staff of Element Church and always protect the unity of the church.
• Pray for the ministry
• Replicate yourself through discipleship—pour into top-level leader volunteers in order to equip them to do the same for others in their sphere of influence.
• Fosters a volunteer environment of gratitude, appreciation, and joy.
• Invest and invite the lost to know Jesus and come to Element Church.

Key Wins For This Position
This position will be evaluated using the following:
1. Your progress towards department-specific goals created each year with your direct supervisor.
2. Your progress towards ministry and financial priorities set by the Lead Team each year.
3. Your fulfillment of the duties listed on this job description.