Production and Communications Director

Position Summary: The Production Communications Director is responsible for the meeting of all technical and media/communications related needs of Grace Family Church (GFC), including coordination of volunteer teams, production of services/events (both live and online), and management and use of necessary systems and tools.

Requirements

Personal

Applicants should:

· Be able to embrace GFC’s Statement of Faith, mission, core values, ministry distinctives, ministry culture and membership covenant.

· Possess a strong, personal devotional life with scripture and prayer

· Be able to encourage, pray for and mentor others

· Be competent at recruiting, training, organizing and managing teams

· Be able to work well within a team and genuinely care for team members under your oversight

· Have strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Professional

Applicants must have a working knowledge of audio, video, and lighting systems, including the following or similar:

· JBL Loudspeakers and DBX Loudspeaker Management

· Shure wireless microphone transmitters and receivers

· PreSonus digital sound mixing consoles

· Aviom personal monitoring systems

· NewTek TriCaster and BlackMagic video switchers

· Canon camcorders and DSLR cameras

· Enlighten digital lighting software

· Conventional, LED, and Intelligent lighting and DMX programming

· Apple and Windows computer systems

· Microsoft Office and certain Adobe products (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects)

· ProPresenter

· Planning Center

· Additional knowledge of networking systems and environments is helpful but not required.

(internet routers, network switches, firewalls, VoIP, HVAC, and Wi-Fi access points)

Physical

Applicants must:

· Be able to climb a ladder and safely operate a mechanical lift

· Be able to climb steps multiple times a day

· Have good hearing and eyesight

· Be able to lift at least fifty pounds

Responsibilities

Production

· Collaboration with staff pastors and/or worship leader(s) to determine production needs of services and events

· Setup and/or striking of stages and equipment weekly for services and events (including weddings and funerals)

· Schedule, train, and oversee all volunteer production teams (audio, video, presentation)

· Planning and execution – either directly or through volunteers – of the production elements of all services and events, including sound mixing, lighting scenes, and video production

and livestreaming when applicable

· Lead all volunteer production teams to facilitate a quality Sunday service in-person and online

· Research, design, installation, maintenence, repair, and upgrade of systems and equipment, recommending to church leadership and making purchases as directed

· Manage storage and availability of extra technical equipment around the facility

· Provide basic end-user support for staff workstations and peripherals (computers, printers, etc.)

Communications

· Maintain and oversee various Planning Center platforms and their relation and function to congregants, teams, and visitors (Check-In, Publishing, Giving, Registrations, People,

Services)

· Updating and managing the church website and Church Center app

· Weekly content creation, including the building of Sunday service presentations (worship lyrics and sermon points), weekly video announcements, and editing/uploading sermons to

online sermon library

· Collaborate with partner company on additional content collection and creation, including photographing GFC services/events and management of GFC social media pages and

profiles

· Enforce GFC Brand Guidelines on all digital and printed content

· Provide necessary media or presentation creation, support, and training to other ministries and ministry leaders

· Keep up with latest church communications trends to facilitate streamlined, effective ministry

Expectations

· Faithfully steward resources in which this position is entrusted, including finances and assets

· Serve as a dedicated member of the staff team, assisting with other ministries and projects as needed

· Be present at weekly staff meetings and maintain a consistent presence in the office during operating hours

· Be present at any rehearsals, services and any events (including weddings and funerals) requiring technical support and/or not covered by volunteers (2-3 Sundays off per year are

allotted)

Details of Employment

Reporting Relationship: Lead Pastor

Compensation: Full Time $50-$55K

10 vacation days and 5 personal days yearly

Other benefits to be determined

Start date: January 18, 2022

GFC exists to help people in our lives and around the world deeply believe the gospel. We are a welcoming, non-denominational, gospel-centered, charismatic church located on Florida’s rapidly growing Treasure Coast.