Lighting Designer

Passion City Church; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Passion Productions in Atlanta is seeking a Lighting Designer to coordinate and execute lighting systems for Passion gatherings and events, ensuring inspiring live experiences. You will work with the Production Designer and Lighting Designer to uphold the design, manage equipment, and operate lighting systems for events.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in live production, with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and willingness to contribute to Passion’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in live event production or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of lighting/scenic designs for Passion gatherings and events.
• Advance lighting/scenic plots, paperwork, and engineering with on-site crews.
• Design and implement reliable, flexible lighting systems.
• Manage lighting equipment and inventory; perform repairs and maintenance.
• Operate lighting systems for Passion events.
• Support staff, contractors, and volunteers to achieve excellence.
• Attend ongoing education related to live production.
• Develop skills by attending concerts and live environments for inspiration.
• Serve at Passion gatherings, events, and tours.

Skills

Lighting design

Live event production

Advance planning

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Lighting gear

Job description

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Passion Productions

OBJECTIVE

Coordinate and execute lighting systems for Passion gatherings and events. Strive for excellent and inspiring live production experiences at Passion. A positive, team-oriented, kingdom-minded individual who models initiative, service, and accuracy as they play a pivotal role on the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the execution of lighting/scenic designs at Passion by managing the advance process and working with on-site crews.
• Advance lighting/scenic plots, paperwork, engineering, and supporting documents – working closely with the Production Designer & Lighting Designer in upholding the design.
• Design and implement robust, industry-leading systems to ensure reliability, flexibility, and cleanliness.
• Manage lighting equipment and inventory – preforming repairs and maintenance to ensure equipment in kept in excellent condition.
• Operate lighting systems as assigned for Passion gatherings and events.
• Support fellow staff, contractors, and Doorholders to achieve the Passion level of excellence.
• Attend continuing education opportunities in regard to live production.
• Develop your skill by regularly attending concerts and other live environments for inspiration.
• Serve at requested Passion gatherings, events and tours.

This job description in no way states or implies that the ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are the only responsibilities of this position. The employee is required to follow any other reasonable instruction and perform any other reasonable duties at the request of the supervisor or other senior management personnel.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday, 9a - 5p, all day Sunday

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

REPORTS TO

Atlanta City Production Manager

AN IDEAL INDIVIDUAL

• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred and two to four years of experience in live event production or equivalent combination of experience is required.
• Can quickly evaluate multiple scenarios to determine the best possible outcome.
• Likes last minute curveballs and has the “get it done” gene.
• Loves to learn as much as one can about lighting systems.
• Can operate off of limited information to execute a completed plan.
• Is energized by figuring out details.

EXPECTATIONS

• Loves Jesus, the people of Passion City Church, the city of Atlanta and the world.
• Willingness to adapt and be flexible, while working above and beyond expectations.
• Acts as an advocate of the culture and vision of Passion; effectively modeling and communicating these.
• Low drama, high-momentum, high-capacity, positivity, over-comer, dreamer, creative-can-do-whatever-it-takes attitude.
• High level of initiative and ability to take a proactive approach to work.
• Performs job duties on time with excellence.
• Actively participates in the life of Passion City Church.