Technical Director

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position: Technical Director
Reports to: Worship Arts Pastor
Status: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church (PV) is a vibrant, growing community of faith in the northland of Kansas City, Missouri with a mission to unleash the transforming influence of Jesus at PV, the northland, and beyond. We are a Gospel-driven community church that actively invests in strengthening families, group life, and local and international missions.

Description Summary
We are looking for a Technical Director who is strong in systems and team building. The Technical Directors primary objective is to ensure that services and events are produced with increasing excellence while limiting distraction. PV Worship Arts aspires to be an art-producing ministry, and this position will play an integral role in forging new ways forward. The Technical Director will join the team during an exciting season with multiple large-scale renovations nearing completion, including a new Digico Q338 console and L-Acoustics amplification in the main worship space. Our key technologies include: Digico, Shure Wireless, KLANG in ear monitoring, Waves Soundgrid, Jands Vista
Lighting systems and Ross Video systems. This position requires church membership.

Attributes and Job Skills of the Technical Director:
growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus
integrity and credibility
experienced in leading large teams
developer/equipper/teacher
self-starter
strong problem solver
team player
approachable
systems builder
organized/detail-oriented
expertise in live audio mixing and high proficiency with LogicPro and/or Protools
proficiency in video switching systems, light programming, ProPresenter, Companion and RossTalk systems
proficient in repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of technical equipment

Responsibilities and Job Duties
Weekend Services
Give technical oversight to weekend services to ensure growing excellence
Lead the production team at rehearsals and through services
Serve as Service Director, FOH Audio Engineer, Producer or other key role each weekend

Ministry Partner Development
Champion a team culture that inspires spiritual growth and awareness
Lead and develop ministry partners
Develop team leaders who in turn can equip and develop others
Recruit, audition and train new team members
Schedule the production team for all service events

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise and coach the Assistant Technical Director
Oversee and verify coverage for all events requiring AVL including staff meetings, funerals, weddings, concerts, worship nights and church-wide events

Systems Oversight
Prepare systems for special projects, rehearsals and services
Maintain and refine all service-centric technical systems
Implement and manage a system to ensure timely maintenance and replacement of all equipment and systems

Planning Team Member
Participate in weekly, bi-weekly and monthly planning meetings
Be available to lead planning meetings when requested
Attend staff meetings and gatherings

Ministry Support
Oversee the Technical Arts Budget
Budget for and give oversight to key AVL systems for other ministry areas: PVKids K-2, PVKids 3-5, Youth and Classroom AVL systems
Offer training opportunities for staff and volunteers.
Serve as point person for system replacements and repairs
Partner with PV staff in cross-training where applicable

Education / Experience
Formal audio training is desired
At least 5 years experience as a Technical Director or Production Director in a church of over 1500 in weekly attendance
Experience in systems integration and/or system design/engineering