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About Us:
At Union, we exist for one thing – to unite people with purpose by helping them know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are Spirit-led, enjoyable, generous, purpose-driven, and excellent. That has been our goal for over 20 years and has guided us every single day. We are one church meeting in 8 different locations and while we're amazed by what God is doing, we aren’t stopping here. What happens next will be beyond what we can imagine. Our vision has always been to impact lives by making church as accessible as possible to as many people as possible.  That’s why leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.  It’s a cornerstone of our culture. It’s why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to Union. We want to help you become the person God made you to be. 

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The Lighting Director is responsible for designing, programming, and executing all lighting elements across Union Church locations. This role ensures high-quality lighting for worship services, special events, and broadcasts, enhancing the overall worship experience while maintaining technical excellence. The Lighting Director also oversees volunteer training, lighting maintenance, and system integration across all campuses. 

Key Responsibilities:

Lighting Design & Programming (50%)

• Create and implement lighting designs that enhance worship services, events, and broadcasts using GrandMA3 consoles.

Routing, Patching, and System Management (20%)

• Oversee DMX routing, universe assignments, and patching across multiple locations.

Team Leadership & Volunteer Training (20%)

• Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer lighting operators.

Lighting Maintenance & Upgrades (10%)

• Ensure lighting systems and equipment are maintained and upgraded as needed.

Principal Responsibilities

Mid-Week Responsibilities  

• Design and program lighting looks for upcoming weekend services and special events.  
• Oversee lighting maintenance and address any system malfunctions.   
• Train and develop volunteers and part-time staff in lighting operation.   
• Attend weekly production team meetings to align creative and technical needs.  
• Manage patching and routing for all lighting systems. 

Weekend Responsibilities

• Lead lighting execution for all worship services and events.  
• Operate or oversee GrandMA3 lighting programming during services.   
• Troubleshoot real-time lighting issues and ensure smooth service flow.   
• Provide leadership and support to lighting volunteers and operators. 
  
• This description is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned as necessary.
  

Key Performance Measurements

• 100% operational readiness of all lighting systems before each weekend.   

• Volunteer training goal: At least 5 trained operators per campus by the end of the year.  

• Programming deadline: Ensure all lighting presets and cues are locked in 48 hours before service.  

• Quarterly lighting system audit to ensure reliability and recommend upgrades.  

• Annual maintenance and upgrade plan developed and presented to leadership. 

Additional Expectations

• Sunday–Thursday work schedule, with frequent weekends or evenings as needed
• Occasional travel may be requested
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (physical demands)
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 30 minutes)

Must-Have’s

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience 

Benefits & Compensation 

Union Church offers a generous compensation package. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. In addition to the total compensation package, Union Church staff receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), and paid holiday days.

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity 

• At Union Church, every staff member is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Union Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member Union Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Union Church. Learn more about what we believe at Union Church.
• While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.