Summary/Objective
The Audio-Visual Production Director (hereinafter referred to as the A/V Production Director) is a part-time position focused on providing technical expertise and team leadership for the church’s sound, media, video, and stage lighting. The A/V Production Director is also responsible for audio/video technical and creative development, production, and training related to the live/post-production audio/visual needs of Green Castle Baptist Church (hereinafter referred to as GCBC).
The A/V Production Director ensures that the worship services, Bible Studies, and A/V needs from GCBC ministries continue to grow in effectiveness and quality of excellence in alignment with the church’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives. The A/V Production Director will be focused on the production of and the technical oversight of the weekly live-streamed morning worship services, Noonday Bible Study, evening Bible Study, and special events.
Reports to
Worship & Arts Director
Essential Functions
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Possesses a servant leader’s heart and a strong passion to support the ministry of GCBC.
- Skilled in creating and mixing quality sound in the worship center.
- Comfortable and proficient in working with a variety of audio, video, media, and lighting equipment.
- An understanding of frequency coordination for wireless microphones, in-ear systems and wireless instrument feeds.
- The A/V Production Director should also be proficient in ProPresenter, Windows OS, PowerPoint, YouTube live streaming, and computer networks, and have a working knowledge of various software platforms for video production/editing and audio production/editing.
- Strong communication and leadership skills. Obtains a “problem solver” attitude.
- Skilled in all levels of video production (pre-production, live production, post-production, camera operation, editing, sound design, color correction, etc.).
- Knowledgeable and skilled in live-switching of multi-camera sources, with up-stream keys and down-stream keys.
- Inasmuch as our primary focus is producing live events, the applicant must be able to work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple priorities.
- High-capacity individual who is consistently striving to learn and grow.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide excellence in front-of-house operation for service, utilizing the digital audio board.
- Provide training and expertise to improve the mixing skills of current and future GCBC AV volunteers.
- Provide personal operational and/or supervision of volunteers for all worship services, ministry events, and special events of GCBC, including but not limited to the Sunday morning service.
- Partner with the Worship and Arts Director and/or A/V team members to develop plans and strategies for ongoing A/V-related worship additions and/or improvements.
- Coordinate with the Worship and Arts Director each week in order to create ProPresenter for in-house support and announcements and create PowerPoint slides for use in live program.
- Establish standards of operation and quality for A/V ministries and oversee continuous improvement against those standards.
- Keep current with new technology trends in equipment, hardware, and computer software programs and plan for inclusion, if applicable to the current or future plans of GCBC digital media opportunities.
- Provide technical expertise and solutions relative to live audio, recorded audio, web audio, video recording, and the production of vignettes, livestream of video production (live or pre-recorded productions), lighting and stage production for the church facility.
- Continually work on developing and improving personal skills for use in ministry so that the A/V ministry can grow. Participation in workshops, conferences, seminars, etc. is encouraged.
- Responsible for maintaining A/V budgets within approved annual guidelines, as well as developing written strategic and expenditure proposals as needed throughout the year.
- Create and maintain updated contingency plans with the A/V ministry.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Strengthen and manage an A/V volunteer ministry which includes the development of volunteer positions and integration of aptitude assessments.
Additional Responsibilities
While the A/V Production Director is a part-time position, the A/V Production Director must be available during weekday staff hours, plus flexibility for creative work that must be done outside of normal staff hours.
Competencies
- Sound in the Christian faith.
- Have a good working knowledge of audio, video, lighting, staging, and rigging.
- Possess a genuine love and commitment to helping Green Castle’s A/V ministry.
- Collaborative attitude with Worship & Arts Director and volunteers within the A/V ministry. • Highly developed interpersonal communication and writing skills.
- Strong organizational skills and creative team player.
- Experience in administration, developing budgets, and controlling expenditures.
Required Education and Experience
- Two or four-year degree in audio-visual or related field; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Clear Background Screen
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Executive Pastor. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Email a Cover Letter and Resume to: careers@greencastle.org.
