Weekend & MMEs Specialist

Gateway Church•Southlake, TX

About The Position

The Weekend and MME Specialist brings programming, communication, and on-site leadership strength to weekend services and Major Ministry Events. Working closely with the Creative Director, the Specialist helps develop service and event flow, translates ministry direction into clear run-of-show plans, and serves as a floor manager for assigned services and events. The role builds relationships across departments and campuses, equips Serve Teams in person, and helps improve the experience people have in the room and across Gateway’s campuses. The position is expected to support, recruit, and develop Serve Team members and serve alongside the broader Gateway Church team as ministry and organizational needs arise. Employment requires being a Gateway Church member or becoming one upon employment. The role may also include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Clear passion for Jesus and a strong biblical foundation.
Experience programming live services or events and shaping compelling, clear event flow.
Strong strategic and creative judgment, careful attention to timing and details, and reliable follow-through.
Exceptional relational awareness and ability to build trust with staff, campus teams, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
Skilled, engaging verbal communicator able to train, rally, and give clear direction to Serve Teams.
Ability to prepare run of show, communicate live cues, and lead confidently as a floor manager.
Ability to work with Worship, Live Production, Communications, and other departments toward shared outcomes while respecting their areas of expertise.
Calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented when live plans change; able to assess tradeoffs and respond positively and practically.
Ability to move between big-picture thinking and hands-on execution during services and events.
Strong time-management skills and ability to manage several priorities at once.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use new software and systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three or more years of experience in live service or event programming, production, or related ministry leadership.
Must be a member of Gateway Church or become a member upon employment.
Able to sit or stand for extended periods, occasionally kneel or crouch, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., and stand and walk for extended periods during events, lift and move up to 40 lbs., and work weekends, evenings, and extended event days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Prior experience in a multisite church or large-venue environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Creative Director on weekend service and Major Ministry Event programming, including service flow, transitions, ministry moments, timing, and campus participation.
Develop and maintain programming content for run of show, service notes, cues, and rehearsal plans in collaboration with Worship, Live Production, ministry leaders, and the Manager; ensure approved versions are shared with the Coordinator for distribution and records.
Oversee the floor manager team for assigned weekend services and events, serve as floor manager when needed, guide on-site program execution, communicate cues and adjustments, and work with partner teams to resolve live issues.
Work closely with the Manager so programming, production, event logistics, lobby experience, and campus execution support the same event direction.
Contribute creative and strategic ideas for service and event experiences while partnering with Communications on the visual identity and creative work entrusted to that department.
Build relationships across campuses and departments; occasionally visit campus weekend services to understand the local experience, gather feedback, and strengthen alignment.
Train, encourage, and lead Serve Team members in person for assigned programming and event-day roles, partnering with the Coordinator on recruiting, scheduling, and communication.
Participate in planning meetings and lead programming rehearsals and run-throughs in partnership with Worship and Live Production.
Evaluate service and event flow, volunteer readiness, and the congregant experience, and recommend practical improvements for future weekends and Major Ministry Events.
Partner with departments responsible for related work, communicate needs early, and help develop workable solutions together.
Be present and actively serve at weekend services, including occasional campus visits, and at churchwide events as the ministry calendar requires.
Support, recruit, and develop Serve Team members and serve alongside the broader team as ministry and organizational needs arise.
Perform other duties as assigned.