Tech Director FT/PT

ARBOR CHURCH PART-TIME MINISTRY JOB LISTING

Technical Director (PT/FT)

Mission and Values:

At The Arbor Church we are becoming rooted together in Jesus and bringing abundant life in our community as we embody a culture that is Spirit moved, truth inspired, kingdom minded, joy filled and where everyone is valued.  We are a historic church experiencing revitalization through a deeper and stronger relationship with Jesus, one another, and our community to help all people experience transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit. Our growth path for discipleship has four components: meeting with God and his people, growth with groups, serving with a team, and going with hope. Finally, our vision for the next 3-5 years focuses on developing obedient disciples, deploying the body for ministry, and devoting resources to bless children in our community.  

The Tech Director will lead and equip a team of volunteers who are serving our mission by creating an atmosphere of excellence in the area of worship arts tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sound, media, lighting, and video teams
• Integration of lights (both movement and color designs), presentation, and audio for a seamless production
• Understand and maintain the AVL systems, wiring, and equipment
• Stage setup for all rehearsals and services, and maintain backstage equipment organization
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling for all worship services, funerals, weddings, and other special events
• Recruit, train and equip team leaders to effectively lead their volunteer teams
• Cultivate a sense of community with volunteers
• Research and implement new technology to help further the mission and vision of the church
• Support church technology needs for program areas
• Sound, media, lighting and video support for SAU events both at the church and potentially on campus
• Attend and participate in All-staff meetings and Worship Arts meetings

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with technology in a contemporary worship production environment
• Problem-solving ability and curiosity for advancing learning in all tech areas
• Ability to be adaptable in stressful situations and a quick learner
• Strong communicator
• Knowledge of music and its role in the ministry of worship in the church

Preferred Experience

• Allen & Heath audio console
• ProPresenter presentation software
• Lightkey software

General Expectations

• Conduct yourself according to the expectations of The Arbor Church Employee Handbook
• Be supportive of Church leadership
• Attend and participate in Sunday worship and small group support
• Support the church’s mission in prayer, tithe, participation
• Preserve the unity of the Body
• As a spiritual leader in the church, take responsibility for your own personal spiritual growth through the practice of appropriate spiritual disciplines
• In the following order of priority, tend to the spiritual health of your heart before God, the health and strength of your family, and the clarity and effectiveness of your vocational commitment to The Arbor Church
• Model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
• Follow the Matthew 18 model on conflict resolution involving other church staff and members of the congregation

Supervisor:          Worship Pastor

Supervisor Relationship:

• Meet weekly for encouragement and support in ministry
• Open door policy with any questions and concerns
• Annual evaluation of job performance with constructive assessment for professional development

Location:                The Arbor Church and Spring Arbor University

Reports to:            Executive Pastor 

FLSA Status:             Part-time Hourly/Full-time Hourly (25-40 hrs/week when SAU is in session).  Hourly pay is based on time card submission and approval by supervisor as scheduled.

Rate:                         $17 to $20 per hour depending on technical training and experience.

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to janae@arborchurch.org as soon as possible.  This posting will remain open until filled, but first round considerations will be made by JANUARY 15^th.