Production Manager

Where Technical Excellence Meets Kingdom Impact

Are you passionate about creating exceptional worship experiences through cutting-edge technology? River of Life Church in Elk River, Minnesota, is seeking a skilled Production Manager to lead our technical ministry during an exciting season of growth and expansion. Join us as we blend technical excellence with our mission of equipping people like Jesus in community and for community.

Why This Role Matters

Growing Impact

• Support a rapidly growing congregation (13% growth this past year) with opportunities to take developing production ministry to the next level
• Serve hundreds of kids and youth through our midweek programs, many from families discovering our church
• Be part of our "Expand the House" building project—Phase 1 of our three-phase expansion just beginning

Technical Innovation

• Lead audio, visual, lighting, and live streaming across all worship experiences
• Shape our digital ministry strategy, including website technical management and AI integration philosophy
• Research and implement cutting-edge equipment and technologies

Team Leadership

• Build and develop a volunteer technical team
• Create systems and training that empower others to excel
• Foster a collaborative environment where technical ministry thrives

Your Technical Ministry Impact:

Worship Production Excellence

• Oversee all audio, visual, and lighting systems in our worship center
• Manage live sound mixing for dynamic worship services and events
• Coordinate video production, camera operation, and professional live streaming
• Ensure every technical aspect runs seamlessly to support powerful worship experiences

Digital Ministry Leadership

• Manage technical aspects of live streaming, expanding our online reach
• Oversee website technical operations
• Collaborate on social media technical integration
• Help craft our philosophy for emerging AI technologies in ministry

Team Development & Training

• Recruit, train, and schedule technical volunteers across multiple teams
• Develop soundboard, video, lighting, and technical specialists
• Provide ongoing education and skill development opportunities
• Create a positive, collaborative technical ministry culture

Systems & Equipment Management

• Maintain comprehensive inventory of all technical equipment
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for optimal performance
• Research and propose equipment upgrades to stay current with technology
• Manage technical/production budget effectively

Special Events & Beyond

• Provide technical support for conferences, special productions, and community events
• Partner with ministry leaders to understand and exceed their technical needs
• Support the dynamic midweek programs serving hundreds of children and youth

What You'll Bring

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience in audio/visual production, preferably in live event or worship environments
• Proficiency with sound mixing, lighting systems, and video production
• Experience with live streaming platforms and digital technologies
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and system troubleshooting

Leadership & Team Building

• Experience recruiting, training, and leading volunteer teams
• Ability to teach technical skills to others with patience and clarity
• Strong organizational skills for scheduling and coordinating teams
• Heart for developing others and building collaborative environments

Ministry Heart

• Passion for using technical excellence to enhance worship experiences
• Understanding that great production serves the greater purpose of connecting people with God
• Collaborative spirit working alongside worship and ministry teams
• Commitment to creating distraction-free worship environments

Position Details

Type: Part-time, non-exempt position with growth potential
Reports to: Worship Director
Schedule: Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, plus special events

Why Elk River?

Experience the perfect blend of small-town community charm with easy access to the Twin Cities' cultural and professional opportunities. You'll be part of a close-knit church family while living minutes away from everything the metro area offers.

Ready to Amplify Kingdom Impact?

This isn't just about running sound or managing lights—it's about creating environments where lives are transformed and communities are built. If you're excited about using your technical gifts to serve God's purposes and want to be part of a growing, innovative church family, we want to meet you!
Join us where technical excellence meets eternal significance.

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and examples of your technical work (photos, videos, or project descriptions) to:
Jessica Hills at jessica.hills@rolmn.org