Production Director

Position Summary

The Production Director will be a full-time, in-person staff member responsible for overseeing all technical and creative production aspects of our worship services and special events. This role requires a unique blend of technical mastery, leadership, and a pastoral heart for ministry. The director will ensure our worship environments are excellent, engaging, and free from distraction, allowing our congregation to encounter the Lord.

Reporting Structure

The Production Director will report directly to the Worship Arts Minister and will oversee full and part-time staff as well as several teams of volunteers.

Production Oversight & Execution

Serve as the lead technical producer for all weekend services and major events. This includes directing the live production elements (audio, video, lighting, and staging) and ensuring seamless transitions and a high-quality experience for both our in-person and online audiences.

Audio Engineering & Excellence

Act as the primary audio engineer for all services. This includes mixing live sound, optimizing sound systems, and performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on all audio equipment to ensure a professional, consistent, and distraction-free sonic experience.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, equip, and pastor a team of two full-time production staff and a large team of dedicated volunteers. This involves recruiting, training, scheduling, and mentoring team members to grow in both their technical skills and their spiritual lives.

Creative Collaboration

Work in close collaboration with the Worship Arts Minister and Creative Director to understand and execute the creative vision for all services and events. You will be a key voice in brainstorming and planning, translating the artistic vision into a compelling technical and visual reality. You will provide creative and technical input for sermon series, events, and special projects.

Systems & Facility Management

Develop, document, and implement standardized production workflows and protocols. Manage and maintain all AVL (Audio, Video, Lighting) equipment, ensuring a well-organized and fully functional production environment. Oversee the departmental budget and make recommendations for new equipment or system upgrades.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in live production and audio engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role at a church of 2,000 or more attendees.
• A strong background in audio engineering, with a degree or formal certification in a related field preferred.
• A deep and active relationship with Jesus Christ is essential. Must have a proven track record of leading teams and discipling others with a servant's heart.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain a healthy, relational team culture. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required for effective collaboration.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under pressure.
• A passion for CyLife's mission and a commitment to our core values.

Core Values

We expect this leader to model and live out the CyLife Church Core Values in their work and to help support staff in living out these values as well.

Fighting for Relationship:
We are committed to fighting for authentic relationships and traveling light by extending grace and speaking truth in times of conflict and accountability. We stay curious first in order to express trust, honor, and respect to one another. We choose to call one another up and not out. We will be known by our love for one another.

Servant Leadership and Humility (I am third):
We strive to set the standard as servant leaders by modeling Jesus' life of coming to serve and not be served. We do whatever it takes to get something done, no matter our role or title. We consistently seek input and feedback and humbly receive it so we can grow personally and as a church.

Team and Collaboration (Better Together):
We are committed to a team-first attitude. We are stronger and better together, which is why we value people over programs. Silo ministry is unacceptable, so we collaborate…