Associate, Production

gracefellowshipchurch; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Fellowship Church, located in Timonium, Maryland, is looking for a dedicated Production Associate. This full-time role involves ensuring the clarity and consistency of audio, video, and lighting during services. Responsibilities include leading production teams, troubleshooting systems, and supporting volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in live production settings, demonstrating strong leadership and technical skills. A heart for ministry is essential in creating environments where people can encounter Jesus.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years experience in live production, AVL, or broadcast environments.
• Familiarity with digital audio, presentation, and broadcast tools.
• Experience leading or coordinating volunteer teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support production environments across all services.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AVL and broadcast systems across campuses.
• Lead and develop volunteers across production roles.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Organized and proactive ownership

Calmness in fast-paced environments

Volunteer leadership

Heart for ministry

Education

3 to 5+ years in live production

Working knowledge of AVL systems

Tools

Dante audio networking

Digital consoles

Broadcast switching (e.g., ATEM)

Job description

About Grace Fellowship Church

Grace Fellowship Church exists to help people know and follow Jesus Christ. We are committed to biblical teaching, authentic community, and developing leaders who serve the mission of the church. Our culture values spiritual maturity, humility, teamwork, and excellence as we create environments where people encounter God and grow in their faith.

Position Summary

The Production Associate executes and supports production environments across GFC, ensuring audio, video, lighting, and online experiences are clear, consistent, and distraction‑free. This role carries primary responsibility for day‑to‑day production systems, weekend execution, and volunteer support while helping implement the vision set by the Director of Production.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Production Environments

• Lead execution of audio, video, lighting, and presentation for weekend services and events
• Ensure environments are clear, consistent, and aligned with production standards
• Support and help oversee online campus and broadcast execution
• Partner with Worship, Creative, and Communications to deliver aligned services

Systems and Service Readiness

• Maintain and troubleshoot AVL and broadcast systems across campuses
• Ensure systems are service‑ready for weekends and key events
• Manage system setup, testing, and optimization
• Maintain clear documentation, organization, and workflows

Technical Excellence

• Operate and oversee live production systems across audio, video, and lighting
• Support digital audio, routing, presentation, and broadcast systems (e.g., consoles, DSPs, switching, presentation software)
• Help ensure consistent audio and visual quality across all environments
• Support installs, upgrades, and campus expansion projects

Volunteer Leadership and Culture

• Train, schedule, and develop volunteers across production roles
• Provide clear direction during services and events
• Serve as a primary point of troubleshooting and escalation
• Model a culture of ownership, teamwork, and spiritual maturity

Candidate Criteria

• Strong technical and troubleshooting ability across live production environments
• Organized, proactive, and able to take ownership of responsibilities
• Calm and decisive in fast‑paced, live environments
• Able to lead volunteers with clarity and care
• Heart for ministry and creating environments where people can engage with Jesus

Education and Experience

• 3 to 5+ years experience in live production, AVL, or broadcast environments
• Working knowledge of audio, video, and lighting systems in live settings
• Familiarity with digital audio, presentation, and broadcast tools
• Experience leading or coordinating volunteer teams preferred
• Experience with systems such as Dante audio networking, digital consoles, DSP platforms, broadcast switching (e.g., ATEM), presentation software, and lighting systems preferred

Success Outcomes

• Weekend and online experiences are executed with consistency, clarity, and minimal distraction
• Production systems are reliable, organized, and prepared for every service
• Technical issues are resolved quickly with minimal impact
• Volunteers are trained, scheduled, and growing in confidence and ownership
• Production environments support—not compete with—the ministry moment

Working Hours and Conditions

Business Hours/Exceptions

This position is full time with various hours, including evenings and weekends as required by ministry needs. Additional hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required during designated all‑church events, including Christmas, Easter, and Fall Launch.

Working Environment

Church office and worship environments; fast paced, team‑oriented ministry setting

Travel Requirements

Occasional offsite meetings and periodic travel for training, conferences, professional development, or multi/campus support may be required.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This job description outlines primary responsibilities, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as ministry needs and opportunities arise.

For more information about Grace Fellowship Church, please visit our website at www.gfc.org.