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Christ Church

Production Coordinator

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

  • Retirement

Support church-wide initiatives and special events-assist with Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day services, outreach and mission events by serving in flexible roles beyond primary ministry ...

Christ Church

Production Assistant

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Demonstrates Christ Church's core values through professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and servant leadership Required Qualifications Production/technical arts experience in church production ...

Wheaton Bible Church

Middle School Life Director

West Chicago, IL · On-site

$48K - $52K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wheaton Bible Church (WBC) is a dynamic, thriving multiethnic church community seeking to live out our mission to Love God, Love One Another, Love our Neighbors, and Love the Nations in the ...

SOUTH SHORE BAPTIST CHURCH

Part Time Janitor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.75/hr

  • PTO

Christ Bible Church of Chicago is seeking a dedicated and reliable Janitor to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the church premises. This part-time, on-site role involves various cleaning ...

SOUTH SHORE BAPTIST CHURCH

Part Time Janitor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.75/hr

Christ Bible Church of Chicago is seeking a dedicated and reliable Janitor to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the church premises. This part-time, on-site role involves various cleaning ...

SOUTH SHORE BAPTIST CHURCH

Part Time Janitor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.75/hr

Christ Bible Church of Chicago is seeking a dedicated and reliable Janitor to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the church premises. This part-time, on-site role involves various cleaning ...

Good Shepherd Church

Facilities Manager

Naperville, IL

$60K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are a thriving church and are finishing up building renovations to accommodate the growth and involvement of our members. We are looking for our next Facilities Manager to maintain the building ...

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How much do church jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for church in Riverside, IL is $53,494.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,600.00 and $55,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are different jobs in a church?

Different jobs in a church include pastor or priest positions, as well as operations, maintenance, and facilities roles. As a pastor or priest, your duties are to develop and expand your ministry and to oversee other church staff and volunteers who help with church functions. In a youth pastor or music director position, your responsibilities are to educate specific populations in the church or to lead church choirs or bands. If you work as a maintenance employee, you ensure that the church facilities remain in working order and address any minor issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a church administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Church Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, financial management abilities, and familiarity with church operations, often supported by a background in business administration or relevant experience. Proficiency with office software, church management systems, and basic accounting tools is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and interpersonal skills help build trust with staff, volunteers, and congregants. These skills ensure smooth daily operations, effective resource management, and a welcoming environment for the church community.

What are some common challenges faced by church administrative staff, and how can they prepare for them?

Church administrative staff often juggle a variety of tasks, such as managing schedules, organizing events, maintaining records, and supporting clergy and congregants. Common challenges include balancing competing priorities, handling confidential information sensitively, and adapting to the needs of a diverse congregation. To prepare, candidates should develop strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and comfort with technology commonly used in church offices. Being proactive and adaptable helps administrative staff thrive in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Church vs Pastor?

AspectChurchPastor
RoleReligious organization or buildingReligious leader or clergy member
CredentialsVaries; often no formal certificationTypically requires theological education and ordination
Work EnvironmentChurch buildings, community eventsChurch services, counseling, community outreach
Industry UsageRefers to the religious institution or congregationRefers to the individual religious leader

While a church is the religious organization or building, a pastor is the person who leads and manages the church community. The church is the setting, whereas the pastor is the leader within that setting.

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Infographic showing various Church job openings in Riverside, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 62% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,494 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Production Coordinator

Christ Church

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Production Coordinator
Position Information
$27 to $35 hourly
25-29 hours/week
401k with 4% employer matchSummary of Position
The Production Coordinator - Classic, serves as a steward of systems and a leader of people, ensuring that all production environments are prepared, maintained, and executed with excellence. This role operates from the philosophy that technology is hospitality-creating distraction-free environments where people can fully engage in worship, events, and ministry. The ideal candidate brings a natural wiring for assessing problems quickly and using knowledge, creativity and skill to resolve the problem as well as the ability to share their skills with others and equipping them to succeed with clarity, patience, and confidence.
Essential Functions
1. Systems Stewardship (Own the Environment)
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize all production equipment (audio, video, lighting, streaming).
  • Ensure all systems are ready, functional, and organized for weekend services and events.
  • Manage inventory, storage, and lifecycle of production equipment.
  • Identify and proactively resolve issues before they impact services or events.
  • Maintain clean, functional, and efficient backstage and booth environments.

2. Service & Sunday Leadership (Lead the Room)
  • Lead Sunday production teams and volunteers with clarity, calm, and direction.
  • Prepare and execute service production (run-of-show, cues, transitions, team readiness).
  • Provide real-time decision-making and troubleshooting during services.
  • Develop volunteers through coaching, encouragement, and hands-on training.
  • Foster a culture where volunteers feel equipped, valued, and confident.

3. Event Execution (Own It Solo)
  • Serve as the primary production representative for internal ministries and external events.
  • Independently support events from preparation → execution → teardown.
  • Communicate clearly with non-technical clients to understand and meet their needs.
  • Translate event requirements into practical technical solutions.
  • Ensure a professional, calm, and solutions-oriented presence at all times.

4. Planning & Collaboration
  • Partner with worship leaders, ministry staff, and production leadership to prepare services and events.
  • Contribute to service planning, technical strategy, and execution workflows.
  • Help build and refine repeatable systems, documentation, and standards.
  • Support seasonal services and large-scale events (Christmas, Easter, conferences, etc.).

Other Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in Christ Church staff life by attending all-staff meetings, church sponsored events, worship, training events and contributing to a culture of collaboration and encouragement.
  • Support church-wide initiatives and special events-assist with Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day services, outreach and mission events by serving in flexible roles beyond primary ministry responsibilities.
  • Engage in ongoing personal and professional development through training, reading, coaching or mentoring, in order to grow as a leader and servant of Christ.
  • Collaborate across ministries to ensure alignment, share resources, and strengthen unity on our staff teams.
  • Demonstrate and model Christ Church's core values in daily work, relationships and service to others.
  • Maintain a posture of flexibility by assisting with projects or assignments outside the immediate scope of the role when needed.
  • Contribute to a culture of grace, care and prayer by being available to support, encourage and pray with staff and volunteers and congregants as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Education: Associates Degree or Equivalent
Experience in Audio Production (Live or Studio): 3-5 years
An Aptitude for Video Systems, Networking, and Lighting Systems
Spiritual Development
  • Support and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.).
  • Regularly attends worship and participates in ministry events at Christ Church or a Christ Church campus unless exempted by Christ Church leadership.
  • Seeks opportunities and participates in authentic worship, exalting and enjoying God as one of life's greatest purposes and pleasures.
  • Lives as an attractive witness, living to draw others to Christ in personal, daily mission.
  • Intentionally seeks to become like Jesus, growing purposefully and intentionally.
  • Values and contributes to genuine community, doing life together with colleagues and congregation.
  • Enrolls in genuine service, living a life of service, humility and generosity.
  • Engages fully in life-changing love by loving people extravagantly
Ministry Traits
  • Reliable, consistent, and detail-oriented
  • Teachable, adaptable, and comfortable in changing environments
  • Positive, approachable team player who collaborates well with staff and volunteers
  • Organized, proactive, and able to work independently when needed
  • Honest, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
  • Possesses a passion for worship and values both contemporary and classic expressions of worship
  • Values excellence as a reflection of Christ to others
  • Process-oriented while remaining sensitive and responsive to the needs of people and moments
  • Appreciates and supports the giftedness of both professional and volunteer contributors
  • Demonstrates an ongoing desire to grow in Christ-like character, humility, and service
Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • Able to sit and stand for long periods of time
  • Capable of kneeling and crouching
  • Adept at lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
Work Schedule
20 - 29 hours per weekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayMorning
55555Afternoon
Evening
4Total hours
5595Total Weekly Hours29 Core Competencies
  • Knowledge of sound, video, lighting and broadcasting equipment and software.
  • Ability to innovate using technology to solve problems.
  • Organize and lead teams of Sunday staff.
  • Communicates with clarity and warmth across diverse audiences
  • Demonstrates integrity, humility, and alignment with Christ Church's values
  • Collaborates effectively across teams and ministries
  • Organizes and prioritizes work to meet goals with excellence
  • Learns quickly and adapts to new tools, systems, and challenges
  • Coaches and develops others, bringing out the best in people
  • Resolves conflicts constructively and maintains healthy relationships
  • Innovates and improves ministry systems to better serve people

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