Lead Live Production Engineer & Student Mentor

Virginia Academy; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Academy is seeking a Production Coordinator to lead all facets of production technology for school events, ensuring that every event is executed with excellence. This role focuses on audio, video, lighting, staging, and production systems while mentoring students and volunteers through hands-on training and real-world experiences.

Reporting directly to the Production Director, you will work with faculty and event organizers to plan technical needs, maintain equipment, and ensure

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in live event production with advanced audio engineering skills.
• Working knowledge of professional video, lighting, and production networking systems.
• Experience operating digital audio consoles and professional production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop student volunteers.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be an active member of Community Church or willingness to be an active member.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all production support for school events, including chapels, theatrical productions, concerts, assemblies, graduations, athletic events, and special programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and event organizers to identify technical requirements and develop production plans.
• Ensure all production environments are prepared, organized, and executed to a high standard of excellence.
• Provide leadership during live events and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop Virginia Academy student volunteers serving on production teams.
• Create opportunities for students to develop technical skills, leadership, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Develop training materials, documentation, and operating procedures for production systems.
• Foster a positive, encouraging, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Serve as the lead audio engineer for theatrical productions, concerts, chapels, and school events.
• Configure, operate, and maintain professional audio systems.
• Mix live productions with a focus on clarity, consistency, and excellence.
• Maintain wireless microphone systems, digital consoles, playback systems, and recording equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve audio-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure all audio systems remain properly maintained and performance-ready.
• Support and oversee video production systems, switching, presentation systems, LED displays, projection, and livestream technologies.
• Operate and maintain camera systems and video routing infrastructure.
• Support recording and streaming needs for school events.
• Diagnose and resolve video/visual-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure all video systems remain properly maintained and performance-ready.
• Program and operate theatrical and event lighting systems.
• Maintain lighting consoles, fixtures, DMX infrastructure, and rigging systems.
• Design lighting environments appropriate for productions and special events.
• Diagnose and resolve lighting-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure all lighting systems remain properly maintained and performance-ready.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle planning of production hardware and software.
• Maintain production networking, AV infrastructure, automation systems, and control platforms.
• Ensure equipment is functioning reliably and updated appropriately.
• Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and vendor support when necessary.
• Maintain accurate inventories and technical documentation.
• Professional digital audio consoles
• Wireless systems
• Audio networking and DSP platforms
• Professional video switching and routing systems
• Camera systems and recording workflows
• LED display technologies
• Lighting consoles and DMX control
• Presentation and media playback systems
• Production networking
• Automation and control systems
• Live production software and emerging technologies
• Assist in production budgeting and equipment purchasing recommendations.
• Maintain production schedules and event calendars.
• Develop and document production workflows and best practices.
• Ensure production spaces meet applicable safety standards and operating procedures.

Skills

Live event production

Audio engineering

Video systems

Lighting systems

Mentoring volunteers

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Active church member

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Digital audio consoles

Video equipment

Lighting equipment

Production networking

Job description

Virginia Academy is seeking a Production Coordinator to lead all facets of production technology for school events, ensuring that every event is executed with excellence. This role focuses on audio, video, lighting, staging, and production systems while mentoring students and volunteers through hands-on training and real-world experiences.

Reporting directly to the Production Director, you will work with faculty and event organizers to plan technical needs, maintain equipment, and ensure