Production and AVL Director

Crossroads Church is exploding in growth, booming with energy and excitement, and people are streaming through our doors. From 420 people attending in 2016, till now we have 1000+ people on an average Sunday morning. Currently, we are expanding our building with the construction of a brand-new 900+ seat worship center that will be completed by this Easter. Our church places significant focus on family ministries and passing on our faith to the next generation. It is our desire to reach both believers and non-believers, introducing them to Jesus and helping them grow in Christ. Crossroads is committed to being culturally relevant as we unapologetically share biblical truth in a way our world can hear and receive it. Crossroads Church is not your typical “smaller town” church. One look at a Sunday morning and it is evident that leadership, talent, skill, experience, and excellence are brought into every area of our church.

We are looking for a Production and AVL director to join our growing team of passionate and gifted staff, who can lead high-level, quality and current worship sound, video and lights. We are not looking for 1990’s contemporary worship look or even early 2000’s. We realize it is 2024 and one of our values is relevance. To align with that value, we are seeking someone who resonates with worship look, style and sound such as Passion, Maverick City, Elevation, Bethel, and Hillsong. We also believe strongly in raising up the next generation of worship leaders and a portion of the job would be devoted to pouring into students and children and developing them into competent leaders in the AVL ministry. 

Our staff team is amazing, and we are looking to add another teammate who can help us continue to take our ministry to the next level. Our church is situated in Albert Lea, MN; a town of about 18,000 people, just about 1 hour from the Twin Cities, Rochester and Mankato. Albert Lea is a beautiful town to raise a family. Known as “The Land Between the Lakes” our city is surrounded by two large lakes great for recreation and fishing, with a five-mile trail around the lake perfect for walking, running, and biking. We invite you to come see the work God is doing in our city and beyond.

Job Description

Position Title:  Production & AVL Director

Time Commitment: This is a full-time salaried position, 40 hours per week, with compensation set by the Church Board.  

Working Relationships:

1. The Production & AVL Director is hired to the position and is accountable to the Worship Leader and/or their designee.
2. The Production & AVL Director is to maintain a collaborative and collegial working relationship with the Worship Leader and the Staff.
3. The Production & AVL Director provides spiritual and administrative leadership to the Production Department of our church, ensuring the proper use, maintenance and improvement of AVL systems for weekly services.
4. The Production & AVL Director must be able to work flexible hours to allow for volunteer recruiting, training and discipling.

General Responsibilities:

1. Develop, oversee, maintain, and grow the audio, video, and lighting ministries (including lyrics projection).
2. Recruit, train, disciple, schedule, and coordinate volunteer teams in AVL.
3. Direct the AVL production of weekly events and weekend services. (Sunday mornings, Wednesday night events, Thursday Night Rehearsal, small groups, special conferences, etc.)
4. Set and maintain baseline expectations and standards for audio mix (live and online), in-room lighting, and video (live and online).
5. Conduct weekly meetings with the Worship Leader.
6. Oversee the specific stage preparation for each service, including stage design and equipment placement to ensure proper sound and video. Responsible for stage setup changes for all services and rehearsals related to weekend worship services and midweek events.
7. Use technology to enhance worship and the preaching of the Word of God.
8. Provide sound check of all lines and videos weekly and before each service.
9. Maintain all inventory and sound equipment. Track equipment usage and formalize tracking systems for any department using audio or video equipment. Maintain AVL equipment and recommend necessary purchases and upgrades.
10. Stay up to date with all new technology regarding AVL.
11. Show constant growth in the knowledge of the AVL equipment in the church.
12. Oversee production of special events (Prayer nights, funerals, weddings, Nights of Worship, special events, etc.)
13. Bring expert advice and insight as to how other large churches are effectively using AVL systems.
14. Shoot and produce videos to be used in sermons or elsewhere.
15. Assist other ministry area leaders with AVL needs, training, etc. 
16. Working weekly with the next generation (middle school and high school) in the purpose of worship using AVL, teaching and training them in all aspects of AVL, which will include Wednesday and Thursday Nights.

Qualifications:

1. Seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team.
2. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to explain technology-related topics in layman's terms.
3. Demonstrates a maturing relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Maintain God-ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, your spouse second, your children third and the ministry fourth.
5. Must have a servant leader’s heart with a deep sense of humility.
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
7. The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
8. Solid multi-tasking skills and a strong sense of timelines—the ability to meet deadlines.
9. Skilled in creating and mixing quality sound.
10. Comfortable and proficient in working with a variety of audio, video, media, and lighting equipment (ex. ProPresenter, Planning Center, Digital Consoles etc.).
11. Personal faith in Jesus Christ and an authentic lifestyle consistent with that faith
12. Personal sense of calling to the position of the Production & AVL Director
13. Agreement with the Evangelical Free Church statement of faith
14. Education and experience consistent with or complementary to the job description

Success Factors: 

1. Willingness to work hard and the discipline to rest, reflect and renew.
2. Willingness to be accountable and transparent within the established organizational structure and to delegate ministry responsibilities to qualified individuals to maximize ministry impact.
3. Ability to work well with other staff and volunteer team members in a collaborate environment characterized by a loving, submissive, and teachable attitude toward one another.
4. Theology and personal convictions compatible with the existing church leadership
5. Commitment to ongoing personal, professional, and spiritual development
6. Commitment to regular worship attendance and participation in churchwide activities
7. Commitment to membership and participation in Crossroads Church with time, talent, and treasure