Technical Director

General Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to support the technical aspects of production in a manner consistent with Calvary’s goals and commitments.

The Technical Director will accomplish this purpose through these major responsibilities:
1. Worship Gatherings: Lead technical elements of inspiring worship gatherings, production rooms and presentation rooms.
2. Volunteer Leadership: Recruit, train and lead the production teams in the worship ministry.
3. Event Support: Provide leadership for events with technical needs.

Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $45,000 - $67,000
Reports To: Worship Pastor
Works With: Transformational Ministries Pastor, Communication Director, Teaching Team, IT Director, Worship Ministries Volunteers, Facilities Staff.

Leadership Values:

• Models and protects the purity, unity and faith of the congregation as outlined primarily in the Scriptures and secondarily in the bylaws of the church.
• Champions the transformation and discipleship of lay leaders, both women and men, to live out the vision of the church.
• Shepherds the mission, vision, strategy and outreach of the church so that all generations and all people have opportunities to live out their faith in Christ and share it with others.
• Practices clear, candid, appropriate and timely communication with the church and staff.
• Demonstrates humility in public and private, in peace and conflict.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead technical elements of inspiring worship gatherings, production systems and presentation rooms.
2. Recruit, train and lead the production team (volunteers and staff) in the worship ministry.
3. Support events with technical needs.
4. Other duties, as assigned, with permission of this role’s supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience with equivalent live-production components.
• A person who is able to encourage and develop volunteers of all generations.
• Technical proficiency with live audio, one or more DAWs (Ableton is essential), lighting, video projection, ProPresenter and IMAG systems.
• Confidently proficient in timely troubleshooting and problem solving; effectively correcting both occasions and systems.
• Manage and maintain all AVL systems throughout the campus (worship center, broadcast room, chapel, warehouse, gym, classrooms).
• A degree in production, sound engineering or video systems that can be relied upon is preferred.
• Well versed in current industry standards of practice, equipment, approach, sound and feel.
• Capacity to learn and improve the existing technical systems.
• At least two years of experience serving in a church or equivalent setting.
• Able to work long hours when necessary, including evenings.
• Able to move around the building and sanctuary, safely utilize ladders and lifts, and lift up to 60 pounds of equipment as needed.
• Well-versed in computer, social media, phone and in-person interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.

Review: Reviewed annually by the Transformational Ministries Pastor

For the full Job Description and how to apply see here.