Production Lead

Valley Real Life; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual growth time

Job summary

Valley Real Life seeks a Production Lead to oversee the worship production team, volunteers, and weekend services. You will lead staff, contractors, and volunteers, while shaping the technical experience to help people encounter Jesus.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, coordinating visuals, and collaborating with the Worship Pastor to enhance the gospel message. A heart for ministry and technical excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading staff in a church setting.
• 3+ years experience leading live production teams in a church environment.
• Strong expertise in live audio and modern worship tech (digital consoles, Waves, Dante, DAW, live broadcast mixing).
• High proficiency in ProPresenter, lighting consoles, and video equipment.
• Skilled with project management tools to handle multiple deadlines.
• Flexible schedule for seasons of irregular work hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Team, including staff, contractors, key leaders, and volunteers.
• Create and lead volunteer recruitment and onboarding with a tiered leadership/training program.
• Foster spiritual growth and maintain a healthy, team-focused culture.
• Stay current with production trends, technique, and technology.
• Manage a large budget, track hardware updates and maintenance.
• Oversee distraction-free worship services with audio, video, lighting, and broadcast tech.
• Schedule volunteers and organize production needs for services and events.
• Collaborate with Worship Pastor to design visuals and stage elements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Live Production Leadership

Audio Engineering

Project Management

Volunteer Management

Tools

ProPresenter

Lighting consoles

Video switchers

Camera equipment

Dante

DAW

Waves

Digital audio consoles

Black Magic/ROSS

Job description

Reports To: Worship Experience Team Leader

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Titles Supervised: Production Coordinator

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 per year

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Desired Start Date:January 4, 2027

MY ONE THING

TheProductionLead works closely with the Worship Pastor, providing vision, leadership, and oversight ofproductionand technical areas during services and events where people can encounter Jesus and be inspired to follow Him.

VALUES

At VRL we make disciples who make disciple-makers for Jesus. As VRL staff you are a critical part of that process. Your job will be tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we:

Abide in Christ

Maintain growing relationship with Jesus

Create a Relational Culture

Build all relationships like Jesus, graciously, directly, & lovingly

Connect the Unconnected

Seek to engage people beyond large settings

Equip Volunteers to Serve

Pray for and invite others to serve

Share Christ with Others

Make a habit to share Jesus in your life through words and actions

Strive to Make it Better

Do everything with faithfulness and tenacity, reflecting God’s glory in all areas of life

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES

The primary responsibilities of the Production Lead include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the Production Team, including staff, contractors, key leaders, and volunteers.
• Create and lead volunteer recruitment and onboarding with a tiered leadership/training program for people to take next steps in a safe production environment.
• Foster spiritual growth and maintain a healthy, team-focused culture of care for one another.
• Stay current with production trends, technique, and technology to continually enhance production and weekend experience.
• Manage a large budget ensuring all projects remain within spending limits, tracking and forecasting hardware updates, replacements, and maintenance.
• Oversee execution of distraction-free worship services using audio, video, lighting, broadcast equipment, stage management, set design, and technology.
• Schedule volunteers and organize production needs for services and events.
• Partner with Worship Pastor and speaking pastor to creatively design and implement visuals, illustrations, lyric videos, and stage design to enhance the message of the gospel.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years experience leading staff.
• 3+ years of experience leading live production teams in a church environment required.
• Strong expertise in live audio with years of experience producing modern worship sound with modern technology (Digital audio consoles, Waves, Dante, DAW, Live broadcast mixing, etc)
• High proficiency in ProPresenter, lighting consoles and set up, video switchers (Black Magic/Ross), and camera equipment.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects and deadlines using project management software
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for seasons of irregular work hours.

EXPECTATIONS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Attend VRL church services on a regular basis
• Attend The Journey and sign a Commitment Form
• Be in full alignment with VRL's mission, vision, beliefs, and culture.
• Be in a Life Group on a regular basis
• Committed to regular giving of income to God through VRL
• Abiding in Christ and continuing to grow toward Christ-likeness and spiritual maturity.
• Attend monthly All Staff meeting and participate in department meetings or other meetings when requested to do so.
• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment and complete the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries and events of Valley Real Life.

Benefits at Valley Real Life

We are committed to fair compensation and the overall well-being of our employees and their families. Our competitive benefits program supports a diverse, talented workforce throughout every stage of life and career, including:

• Comprehensive and affordable healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings with a 403(b)-matching contribution
• Generous paid time off encompassing holidays and vacation days
• Life insurance to offer added security and peace of mind
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for additional support
• Extra benefits such as dedicated monthly time for spiritual growth and much more

In accordance with state regulations, we disclose the complete salary range and benefits eligibility for each role. For questions about this compliance, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pre-Employment Screening: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.