Production Associate

Position Summary: The Production Associate supports the mission of Hope Church by

assisting with all technical and production needs for worship services, events, and

ministry programming. This role helps create excellent and distraction-free

environments through audio, video, lighting, and stage support. The Production

Associate works closely with the Production Director, Worship Team, and volunteers to

ensure a seamless experience for both in-person and online attendees.

Reports to: Production Department Director

Status: Full-Time | Salaried | Technical Support Role

Weekly Hours and Schedule: 40+ hours per week average.

• Sunday: 6:30am until all duties are completed

• Office Hours are Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm

• Other hours as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Service & Event Support

o Assist with setup, operation, and teardown of production equipment for

worship services, events, and special gatherings.

o Operate audio, video, lighting, and projection systems as needed.

o Ensure livestream and in-room experiences are aligned in quality and

consistency.

• Technical Operations

o Maintain all lighting, video, and sound equipment, and ensure it is in

proper working order.

o Install and program new equipment.

o Troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues quickly and effectively

during services and throughout the week.

o Assist with stage design, setup, and changes throughout ministry

seasons.

• Volunteer Engagement

o Assist in training and supporting volunteer production team members.

o Provide hands-on guidance to volunteers during rehearsals and services.

o Assist in scheduling campus serve teams to execute live production on

Sundays and for all Hope Church events.o Help foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, unity and spiritual growth

within the production team.

• Collaboration

o Work closely with the Worship & Creative Arts team to execute service

plans.

o Collaborate with other ministry departments to meet production needs for

church-wide events.

o Contribute creative input for improving production quality and systems.

• Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge and Preferred Skill Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of DMX along with high end systems Hog/Hedge Hog.

• Knowledge of basic video routing using Blackmagic equipment.

• Knowledge of Blackmagic cameras.

• Basic understanding of Allen & Heath and Yamaha mixers.

• Basic knowledge of PCO.

• Proficiency with ProPresenter.

• Knowledge of Companion/Stream Decks.

• Proficiency with Resi (Online, Encoders and Decoders)

• Experience with live sound mixing (digital audio consoles). (Not required, but a

plus)

Work Environment:

• Office-based at Spartanburg Campus with monthly all staff and weekly

department meetings at the Spartanburg Campus.

• Travel to Simpsonville and Greenville Campuses required.

• As needed weekend and evening responsibilities.

Personal Qualifications:

• A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission

and values of Hope Church.

• Experience or strong interest in church production, including audio, video,

lighting, or stage design.

• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and equipment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 50 lbs).

• Comfortable working at heights (ladders, lifts) for lighting and rigging

adjustments.

• Ability to be on feet for extended periods during services and events.

Salary Range: $45,000+ (Depending on Experience)