Production Assistant

Hope Church; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

HOPE Church is seeking a Seasonal Production Assistant to provide hands-on AV support for live events. You will operate audio, video, and lighting systems, collaborating with ministry teams to deliver high-quality experiences across HOPE Kids, HOPE Students, Groups, and special events.

Flexibility with varied weekly schedules and weekend services is required. Prior experience with soundboards and comfort with Mac computers are preferred, with a focus on calm, problem-solving under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience with audio, video, and lighting hardware preferred.
• Mac computer proficiency preferred.
• Volunteer or paid event experience preferred.
• Calm, solution-focused under technical pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with ministry leaders and volunteers to produce a high-quality live experience.
• Manage audio, video, and lighting to ensure excellent production value.
• Troubleshoot technical issues by coordinating with Production staff to find timely solutions.
• Collaborate professionally with other Production Assistants regarding scheduling and event coverage.
• Arrive early for setup and ensure all systems are properly shut down at the end of each event.

Skills

Mac experience

Operate AV systems

Soundboard experience

Calm under pressure

Job description

Position: Production Assistant

Hours: Seasonal, 5-10 hours/week

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Production Lead

OVERVIEW

The Production Assistant provides technical support for live events at HOPE by operating audio, video, and lighting equipment according to the programming needs. These events support ministries such as HOPE Kids, HOPE Students, Groups, and special events, and may occasionally include Sunday morning services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with ministry leaders and volunteers to produce a high-quality live experience
• Manage audio, video, and lighting to ensure excellent production value
• Troubleshoot technical issues by coordinating with Production staff to find timely solutions
• Collaborate professionally with other Production Assistants regarding scheduling and event coverage
• Arrive early for setup and ensure all systems are properly shut down at the end of each event

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Comfortable working with computers (Mac experience preferred)
• Able to learn and operate HOPE's audio, video, and lighting systems
• Prior volunteer or paid experience on soundboards preferred
• Calm and solutions-oriented in moments of technical challenge or change

SCHEDULE

Hours vary weekly based on scheduled programming.

Regular needs include:

• Sunday
  • Main auditorium morning services: 7:00 am-12:30 pm
  • HOPE Kids: 7:00 am-12:30 pm
  • Main auditorium evening service: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • HOPE Students: 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• Weekly Events
  • Thrive Bible Study: Thursdays 8:30 am-11:00 am
  • Thrive at Night: Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Special Events (as scheduled)
  • Memorial services
  • Weddings
  • Classes (1-2 hours)
  • Seminars (e.g., Book on Love, Discover HOPE)