Director of Production

FLSA Category: FT Exempt Function : Program StaffPURPOSE:The Director of Production (DOP) will play a key role in creating environments where the arts can tell God’s story in a creative and compelling way at Christ Church’s Contemporary and Classic worship services, ministry gatherings and special events. This person will help shape, build and support the Production Team’s culture, recruit, train, and oversee volunteers, recruit and oversee occasional staff, as well as maintain equipment and systems. The DOP will oversee the creation and production of content for video stories and podcast programs. This individual will play a key role in the assessment, staffing and management of outside events at the Oak Brook and Butterfield campus.POSITION FOCUS:Production (Ministry Services)SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:Reports to the Executive Director of Worship Arts & CommunicationProvides oversight to the Classic and Contemporary Worship Technical CoordinatorsServes onthe Worship Arts and Communication Leadership TeamOversees volunteers and occasional production staffESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide leadership and administrative oversight managing all aspects of production including budgeting, staffing, project management, maintenance, repair and purchase planning at both the Oak Brook and Butterfield campusPioneer new ways the technical arts, especially video, can enhance worship and create meaningful opportunities for the congregation and guests so that people’s hearts will be open to the life-changing message of JesusRecruits, trains, shepherds and manages staff and volunteersServes on the Worship Arts and Communication Leadership Team to collaborate, create and deliver life-changing worship, special events and digital assetsProvide video leadership and coordination for Sunday Classic and Contemporary worship in person and online servicesOversees, maintains and improves streaming online services and online delivery systemsProvide production leadership, coordination and support for ministry gatherings, funerals, weddings and eventsPlans, directs, and produces audio and video content for worship, events, ministry gatherings and online spacesSpiritual DevelopmentSupport and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.).PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS :Possess a passion for worship and ministryValues both the contemporary and classic expressions of worshipBelieve that the arts can play a role in illuminating God’s Word and play a role in the transformation in God’s peopleDesire to continuously learn and serve othersHonest and trustworthyIntegrity for work habits and resultsValues excellence, so that Jesus is reflected to those who don’t know HimSelf-motivated, organized, and process oriented, but they maintain openness and availability to what God is doing in the momentDiscipleship-oriented with a heart to develop people and see them thriveProblem solver, collaborator and long-term thinkerAbility to communicate and actualize ideasAbility to discern needs and respond appropriately, sensitively, and proactivelyAppreciation for their own and other’s giftednessValues professional and volunteer artists and technical contributorsOngoing desire and effort to grow more Christ-like in characterHigh degree of patience and professionalismApproachable, flexible, and accessibleA team player who works well with othersLooks for opportunities to invite volunteers and staff to collaborateSkills, Abilities and TalentsDemonstrates exceptional technical aptitude in the areas of lighting, video, audio, set design and presentation software, including but not limited to:Propresenter 7Church OnlineLiving as OneHD-SDI Video SystemsVideo SwitcherFinal Cut ProVimeoPlanning CenterBasecampFacebook and YouTubeThrives in a collaborative environmentSeeks to support others, especially worship, communications and ministry staff and leadersStrong creative and ideation skillsAbility to recognize talent, engage volunteers and develop them for ministryAbility to work independently and be proactive in searching for solutionsBegin and end projects within a reasonable timeframeAbility to deal with ambiguityDemonstrates learning and organizational agilityWork Hours and Availability:Weekday and Sunday hoursEvening, weekend and extended hours dependent on holidays and eventsPhysical Demands:Able to sit and stand for long periods of timeCapable of occasional kneeling or crouchingAble to lift or move up to 15 poundsQualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:5+ years of demonstrated experience in managing and supervising others3+ years of demonstrated technical experience and expertise in video, audio and lightingProduction/technical arts experience in church production, event production, or televisionApply NowLegal First Name *Legal Last Name *Email *Confirm Email *Phone *searchsearchNo results found.Do you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from Christ Church of Oak Brook,which may include autodialed and automated messages, at the mobile number provided?Message frequency may vary and applicable data rates may apply. *Yes/No * Yes NoAttach Resume/CVSign InWelcome !It looks like you have an account with this email.Please enter your password to complete your application.An email has been sent to you with a password to access your account.Do you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from Christ Church of Oak Brook,which may include autodialed and automated messages, at the mobile number provided?Message frequency may vary and applicable data rates may apply. *Yes/No * Yes NoThis value is required.Attach Resume/CVSign InWelcome !It looks like you have an account with this email.Please enter your password to complete your application.An email has been sent to you with a password to access your account. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25