Worship Service Producer | Contemporary

HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST CHURCH•Highland Park, TX

20h

About The Position

The Worship Service Producer is responsible for all aspects of production, equipment, and personnel for HPUMC’s Contemporary Worship spaces — Wesley Hall and events happening in other venues as needed. He/she must know how to use, evaluate and maintain equipment, assign tasks to staff and find volunteers based on talent and event needs, and prioritize projects. They will also work with the Director of Production to elevate the in-person worship and event experience and the online presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; engineering or media degree helpful, but not required
8+ years’ experience in production or theatrical operations
Knowledge of video, audio, lighting, electrical, and production
Strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required, and ability to work successfully in a team environment
Strong attention to details and ability to prioritize competing projects
Ability to strategically think through projects and their relationship to the big picture
Excellent time management skills
Capable of summarizing chunks of information for clarity and understanding
Enables participative discussions and learning among team members, allowing them to express and present different opinions while maintaining a respectful environment
Ability to deliver high quality video production in a live event.
Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in church worship production is preferred, as well as experience working with/developing a volunteer program
Stage design experience is a plus
CTS Certification is a plus.
Microsoft Office Suite
G Suite (Google, Gmail, Calendar, etc.)
ProPresenter
Asana or other project management system is a plus
Video and photo editing software knowledge is a plus
Resi & Brushfire and ability to learn and use software to support video distribution, signage, and web-based storage/sharing is a plus

Responsibilities

Carry out the vision of the Cornerstone leaders from a production standpoint, including set design.
Oversee the production of contemporary worship and the overall online streaming production.
Assign tasks, assess performance, and communicate effectively and professionally with staff, volunteers, contractors and congregants.
Prepare final files or recorded services for streaming and online platforms.
Coordinate with others on the Production team to ensure that the needs of the Church are met.
Coordinate contractors and ensure their payment.
Responsible for set design and overall appearance of the Wesley Hall stage and backstage.
Overseeing and prioritizing the technical requirements associated with events.
Conducting contract reviews with external entities, managing and scheduling the loading and unloading of equipment, and identifying the most efficient methods to support these events.
Monitor the schedules of these events within the event scheduling system (eSpace) to proactively ensure that all necessary requirements are documented and fulfilled.
Evaluate and help the Director of Production, the Production Project Admin and the AVL Systems Tech to oversee the maintenance of the current equipment, as well as future equipment needs for both growth and technical advances
Oversee set up, testing, operation and repair of audio, video, and lighting equipment for weekly worship services and special events as requested by staff.
Help determine the AVL Systems Tech plan maintenance, upgrade, and inventory of all equipment needed by the department, including but not limited to microphones, cabling, mixers, cameras, computers, switching gear, lighting console, lighting equipment, and various media.
Oversee the preparation of stage, choir loft, altar and other settings for services and events, setting up equipment and tearing down and storing afterward.
Oversee organization, functionality and cleanliness of the stage area in collaboration with worship, facility and ministry teams.
Serve as the Planning Center coordinator for their respective service needs – ensuring that service plans, teams and files are updated and maintained.
Work with the facilities team to ensure that the staging areas of the Wesley Hall stage are maintained in both cleanliness and repair as needed.
Prepare the Production budget for equipment, contractor pay, etc.
Anticipate and address unusual financial needs and oversee all administrative requirements of the Production department.
Help schedule and obtain volunteers for worship services and events.
Ensure that contractors, volunteers and staffing needs are in place for any event within their oversight.
Train and give direction to the Production staff, contractors, and volunteers in a professional and considerate way.
Obtain and direct contract workers for special needs; recruit, train and assign volunteer helpers.
Develop written Production policies, communicate policies to staff, implement and enforce them, and help as necessary.