Technical Director

Production Jacksonville, FL


Description

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Job Title: Technical Director

Ministry/Department: Production

Reports to: Campus Pastor

Status: Full-time, exempt

Supervisory Role: Yes

Objective

Partner with the ministry teams and production team at the campus in ensuring the highest level of technical support for ministry impact. This role will oversee the technical execution of services and overall technical infrastructure as the point leader of campus production staff. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession and fellowship
  • Lead the production team at the campus in what excellence looks like in creating a worship environment under the values we have set in audio, lighting and video
  • Leading and managing the Central Lighting Director in supporting the campus production needs
  • Building and leading serve staff teams to support the production needs in worship gatherings and weekly rhythms of the campus
  • Manage the functionality and upgrading of all technical systems (audio, lighting, video) for regular weekend services and special events at the campus for the worship center and all other rooms at the campus
  • Manage weekly maintenance of all audio, lighting and video at the campus worship center, including updating hardware, software and firmware
  • Troubleshoot any technical problems prior to service time
  • Serve as needed in the execution role of audio, lighting or producer in worship services
  • Manage all equipment rentals and tech riders for all big momentum events (Easter, Saturated, Christmas Eve and one-off events) and weekend services
  • Assist Lighting Director with install/creation timeline of stage designs, lighting design and stage plots
  • Have a high-level knowledge of all processes and routing of audio, lighting and video in all rooms throughout the campus
  • Manage worship gatherings, volunteer teams
  • Strong ability to project manage new installs and build-outs at the campus
  • Build relationships with other weekly ministry department individuals (students and kids etc.) at the campus to ensure production support
  • Other duties as assigned

Competencies

  • Model The Church of Eleven22’s mission, vision and core values
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • High-capacity, multi-tasking individual who is comfortable working independently without constant supervision
  • Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly
  • Technical proficiency audio, video and lighting
  • Relational and team-building skills required
  • Intermediate MAC and PC proficiency

Education and Experience

  • Two years of experience in production preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Planning Center Online programs
  • Basic understanding of lighting and audio consoles
  • Familiarity with pre-visualization, waves, SMAART software
  • Familiarity with computer software like ProPresenter is preferred

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time (40hr/week), exempt position. Days and hours of work typically consist of Monday through Thursday and Sunday services. Days and hours may vary depending on the church’s needs.

The church has several big events, (“All-Skates”) throughout the year to help further the mission of Eleven22. These events are mandatory for all staff to be in attendance and may vary, depending on the vision cast for the current year.

Our entire staff family is called to action so that we can continue to be a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some travel to off-site campuses and correctional facilities may be required for meetings and events.

Physical Demands

This role would require the ability to lift and carry equipment of up to 75 pounds and bend or stand as necessary. Must be able to work safely at heights above stages and auditoriums.

Ministerial Exception

The ministerial exception furthers the purposes of the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of the First Amendment by barring legal claims against church bodies by staff members who perform religious functions. All church pastors are subject to the exception, but a formal ministerial credential is not required. While there is no rigid formula to determine other church staff members that qualify, various factors are considered to determine which staff members are subject to the ministerial exception (please see handbook).

 

Staff members who qualify under the ministerial exception are not covered by federal and state employment and anti-discrimination laws. Please see the Human Resources Ministry team if you have questions on whether you are subject to the ministerial exception.

Code of Conduct

  1. We live authenticity.
  2. We are gospel-centered and mission-focused.
  3. We are family.
  4. We are lifelong learners.
  5. We aim for excellence in the experience with zero excess.
  6. We choose to trust.
  7. We pray 1st and decide 2nd.
  8. We glorify God by honoring others.
  9. Our team unites under clear vision.
  10. We walk in humble confidence.

EEO Statement

The Church of Eleven22 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Church of Eleven22 reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.