Technical Director

Lynn Haven United Methodist Church
Panama City , Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2021
Categories: IT/Technology
Denominations: United Methodist
Church Size: 501 to 750
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:
Job Description:

We are a well-established church that has been worshiping in Lynn Haven for over 100 years. We were a small congregation until the early 2000’s when we began to grow significantly to a membership of over 1,500. We relocated to a 40-acre campus in 2006 and then purchased an indoor sports facility as a second campus in 2012. In the fall of 2018, Hurricane Michael destroyed both of our campuses and, after two years worshiping in a school gym, we are now in a 60,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Currently, we have roughly 50% of our attendees worshiping with us online.The Technical Director will support the vision of LHUMC by leading and directing the creative ministries of the church, including worship production, video content, and A/V technical support.

The Role Will:

  • Be responsible for the planning and execution of technical elements of all worship services, including sound and lighting mixes, A/V equipment setup, and live stream feeds both internal and external.

  • Participate in worship planning meetings and develop and implement ideas that enhance the worship experience.

  • Organize and lead A/V techs and production assistants.

  • Recruit and train servants to meet A/V and digital production needs. 

  • With input from the Worship Minister and Communications Director, oversee the creation of design graphics, staging, lighting, and elements for worship, and ensure high-quality streaming and recording of services.

  • Assist the Communications Director with social media, website design, printed materials, and digital content.

  • Provide input to the Worship Minister for the annual worship ministries budget and manage expenditures related to the creative ministries. 

  • Oversee the purchase and maintenance of all equipment needed for worship production and communications. 

  • Provide multi-media support for other ministries and church-sponsored/approved activities.

  • Perform basic IT support for church staff.

  • Serve as a dedicated team member, assisting with other ministries as needed by the Lynn Haven UMC team and/or assigned by the Executive Pastor.

  • Uphold the Staff Covenant.

Salary Range

$50-$55k based on qualifications and experience

About Lynn Haven United Methodist Church

We are a well-established church that has been worshiping in Lynn Haven for over 100 years. We were a small congregation until the early 2000’s when we began to grow significantly to a membership of over 1,500. We relocated to a 40-acre campus in 2006 and then purchased an indoor sports facility as a second campus in 2012. In the fall of 2018, Hurricane Michael destroyed both of our campuses and, after two years worshiping in a school gym, we are now in a 60,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Currently, we have roughly 50% of our attendees worshiping with us online.The Technical Director will support the vision of LHUMC by leading and directing the creative ministries of the church, including worship production, video content, and A/V technical support.

The Role Will:

  • Be responsible for the planning and execution of technical elements of all worship services, including sound and lighting mixes, A/V equipment setup, and live stream feeds both internal and external.

  • Participate in worship planning meetings and develop and implement ideas that enhance the worship experience.

  • Organize and lead A/V techs and production assistants.

  • Recruit and train servants to meet A/V and digital production needs. 

  • With input from the Worship Minister and Communications Director, oversee the creation of design graphics, staging, lighting, and elements for worship, and ensure high-quality streaming and recording of services.

  • Assist the Communications Director with social media, website design, printed materials, and digital content.

  • Provide input to the Worship Minister for the annual worship ministries budget and manage expenditures related to the creative ministries. 

  • Oversee the purchase and maintenance of all equipment needed for worship production and communications. 

  • Provide multi-media support for other ministries and church-sponsored/approved activities.

  • Perform basic IT support for church staff.

  • Serve as a dedicated team member, assisting with other ministries as needed by the Lynn Haven UMC team and/or assigned by the Executive Pastor.

  • Uphold the Staff Covenant.

Salary 

$50 - $55K based on qualifications and experience

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