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Job Title: Production Director

The Role

The Production Director provides the audio, visual, technical, and production support needed to prepare for and reliably execute weekend and mid-week experiences at Mission Church.

This role exists to remove technical and logistical friction so that people can encounter God without distraction. Through strong preparation, hands-on AVL execution, and healthy volunteer leadership, this person helps every ministry environment - from Mission Kids through Legacy and our Growth Track- run smoothly, week after week.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Weekend & Mid-Week Production Execution

• Deliver the technical execution of the Weekend Experience Director's overall service direction.
• Collaborate with the Worship Team to ensure smooth integration of all production elements.
• Operate and support all AVL equipment as needed across all Mission environments.
• Prepare production elements throughout the week for Adult Services, Student Services, and Kids spaces.
• Troubleshoot and support all production systems and environments in real time.
• Maintain a budget for the purchase/rental of technical equipment and maintenance to support the needs of ministries.

2. Cross-Ministry Production Coordination

• Support the production needs of Kids' Ministry through Legacy Adult Ministry, including Partner Gatherings, Planter Gatherings, Growth Track Courses, and other ministry gatherings.
• Coordinate production needs across Kids, Students, Legacy, Growth Track, and Weekend to support the Teams and age-based ministries of Mission Church.
• Work with production staff and staff leadership to keep production support consistent across every environment.

3. Planning Center & Documentation

• Prepare and populate Planning Center with the resources needed for ministry needs and services.
• Maintain production schedules, service plans, and documentation.

4. Volunteer Training & Development

• Vision Casting - compels volunteers toward belief and participation in Gather, Grow, Go
• Train and schedule production volunteers for Adult, Student, and Kids production coverage as well as other ministry gathering events.
• Conduct weekly one-on-one discipleship meetings with volunteers
• Lead and pastor through truth, love, and crucial conversations
• Build and improve the Production Team leadership structure
• Ensure Production volunteers are equipped for their serving role.
• Recruit volunteers regularly to continue to build a team prepared and ready to execute in various Mission environments

Success In This Role Looks Like

• Weekend and mid-week services run smoothly with no technical surprises.
• Production elements are fully prepared, tested, and ready ahead of every service and event.
• Planning Center resources and production documentation are accurate, current, and easy for others to follow.
• Production volunteers feel trained, equipped, valued, and spiritually invested in - and there is a healthy pipeline replenishing the team.
• Ministry leaders and the Worship Team experience the Production Coordinator as a dependable, collaborative partner.
• Technical issues are identified and resolved quickly, with minimal disruption to the experience.

The Kind Of Person We're Looking For

• Pursues a growing relationship with Jesus and demonstrates emotional and relational health.
• Is an independent worker who takes ownership of outcomes and manages time, priorities, and responsibilities with consistency and follow-through.
• Can communicate clearly, receive feedback with humility, and address conflict directly and professionally.
• Is adaptable and has the ability to pick up on concepts quickly to keep progress moving forward.
• Prioritizes time with people to create team cohesion and appreciation.
• Is intuitive and can identify gaps, misalignment, or burnout with those he/she works with, and responds quickly and intentionally.
• Embodies a joyful presence that positively affects the volunteers and staff the position supports.
• Is approachable, encouraging, and relational.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience operating AVL systems (audio, video, lighting) in live environments.
• Working knowledge of audio systems, video playback, lighting, and production software.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic AVL and production system issues.
• Familiarity with service planning tools such as Planning Center or similar systems.
• ProPresenter software knowledge and organization.
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new systems and technology.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently and reliably execute in live environments.
• Ability to take direction and execute under leadership (Teaching Pastor, Worship Leader, Weekend Experience Director).
• Able to support multiple environments or ministries at the same time.
• Works closely and effectively with teams and volunteers to deliver high-quality production.
• Stays organized and steady under pressure.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Production, Audio Engineering, Communications, or a related field preferred (not required).
• 1-3 years of experience in live production, church production, or a similar technical environment.
• Experience supporting or executing weekend services, live events, or multiple ministry environments.
• Experience working in fast-paced, team-based environments with strong collaboration.
• Experience working with and coordinating volunteers preferred.

Role Details

Location: Mission Church - Bloomingdale, IL

Reports to: Weekend Experience Director

Status: Full-time

Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental), Gym stipend, 403(b) Retirement contribution with 3% match by Mission, Paid time off, Ministry-related perks

Core Competencies

Christ-Centered Character

Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus and lives in a manner consistent with Mission Church's values and culture.

Ownership

Takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and consistently delivers reliable results with minimal supervision.

Technical Excellence

Pursues high standards in AVL execution, preparation, and troubleshooting to create distraction-free ministry environments.

Planning & Organization

Manages multiple priorities, plans ahead, and maintains accurate schedules, documentation, and production workflows.

Collaboration

Works effectively with staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders while communicating clearly and contributing to a healthy team culture.

Adaptability

Responds calmly to changing priorities and technical challenges while maintaining excellence under pressure.

Key Performance Outcomes

• Weekend and mid-week services are prepared, tested, and executed with excellence, creating distraction-free environments for worship and ministry.
• Production systems, equipment, and Planning Center resources are organized, current, and ready in advance of every service and event.
• Production volunteers are recruited, equipped, scheduled, and developed, resulting in a healthy, dependable volunteer team.
• Technical issues are resolved quickly and proactively, minimizing disruptions and improving reliability across all ministry environments.
• Ministry leaders experience consistent, responsive production support that enables effective ministry across Kids, Students, Adults, Legacy, and special events.
• Production systems, processes, and documentation are continuously improved to increase efficiency, consistency, and long-term sustainability.