Production Lead - Creative Arts Team

Eastern Star Church; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Star Church in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a full-time Production Lead for the Creative Arts Team. Based on-site, you will plan, coordinate, and execute worship and ministry productions, working with pastors, worship leaders, and staff to shape engaging visual, audio, and stage experiences.

You will develop production schedules, assign tasks, manage rehearsals, and ensure readiness for services while upholding quality standards and coaching volunteers in equipment use and best practices.

Qualifications

• Plan and coordinate worship/production for services and events.
• Communicate effectively with pastors, volunteers, and staff.
• Maintain quality across audio/visual/stage elements.
• Mentor and coach volunteers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and timelines for services and events.
• Assign tasks, manage rehearsals, and track readiness.
• Ensure technical readiness for services and events.
• Troubleshoot production issues in real time.
• Support volunteers and staff through training and coaching.

Skills

Production Planning

Communication

Quality Control

Training

Live Event Production

Leadership

Church Environment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AV Equipment

Job description

Company Description

Eastern Star Church is a Christ-centered ministry where “Jesus is Exalted and the Word is Explained,” serving Central Indiana through three locations and more than 40 ministries. Rooted in evangelism and discipleship, the church is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and nurturing individuals in their spiritual growth. Team members join a community focused on excellence in ministry, spiritual development, and service.

Role Description

The Production Lead on the Creative Arts Team is a full-time, on-site role based in Indianapolis, IN. This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of worship and ministry-related productions, including services, special events, and creative presentations. The Production Lead collaborates with pastors, worship leaders, and creative arts staff to translate ministry goals into effective visual, audio, and stage experiences. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing production schedules, assigning tasks, managing rehearsals, and ensuring technical readiness for services. The role also focuses on maintaining quality standards across audio/visual elements, supporting volunteers and staff through training and coaching, and troubleshooting production issues in real time. This team member is expected to uphold the church’s mission and values while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within the Creative Arts Team.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Production Planning and Production Management skills to organize services, events, and technical elements effectively.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to collaborate with pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, and technical staff.
• Candidates should possess Quality Control skills to ensure excellence, consistency, and reliability in audio, visual, and stage production.
• Candidates should possess Training skills to mentor, develop, and support volunteers and team members in production processes and equipment use.
• Experience in live event or worship production, including audio, video, lighting, or stage management, is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team coordination, problem-solving under time constraints, and decision-making in high-pressure environments.
• Familiarity with church or faith-based environments and alignment with the mission and values of Eastern Star Church is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or education in media, production, or related fields is a plus.