TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Fullerton Free; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shepherd of Connections & Resources is seeking a Technical Director to oversee worship production, AVL needs, and live sound for weekly services and special events. In this full-time role, you will lead worship service production, manage front‑of‑house sound and streaming, train volunteers, and collaborate with pastors and staff to deliver an exceptional worship experience.

You will develop workflows, maintain equipment, and ensure consistent, distraction-free environments for online and

Qualifications

• Experience leading worship production and AVL for large services.
• Proven ability to train and oversee volunteers.
• Strong collaboration with pastors and staff.
• Full-time availability and on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare weekly worship services with worship team.
• Oversee front-of-house and streaming sound.
• Coordinate volunteer production teams and schedules.
• Lead training and development of volunteers.
• Maintain AVL equipment and troubleshoot during services.
• Collaborate with staff to align with worship vision.

Skills

Worship production

Live sound

Volunteer management

Staff collaboration

Communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Tools

Audio consoles

Streaming hardware

Sound systems

Job description

Served by: Shepherd of Connections & Resources

Partners closely with: Shepherd of Worship & Gatherings, Shepherd of Worship Development, Campus Shepherd

Serves: Worship, production, and volunteer tech teams, contracted sound engineer

Works: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000

Scope:

The Technical Director oversees the church’s worship production and AVL needs, with a primary focus on creating an excellent, consistent, and distraction‑free worship environment. This role partners closely with the worship team, pastors, staff, and volunteers to execute weekly worship services and special events.

The Technical Director will provide leadership, technical expertise, training, and hands‑on production support for sound, streaming, and other worship‑related AVL systems. This role will also help develop and equip volunteer production teams while ensuring that weekly services are prepared and executed with excellence.

Worship & Production Oversight – 50%

• Collaborate with the worship team and pastoral leadership in planning and preparing weekly worship services.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and oversight of worship service production, including front‑of‑house sound, monitor sound, and streaming audio.
• Oversee technical setup, soundcheck, rehearsal, and service execution.
• Partner with worship leaders and ministry staff to understand the vision and goals for each service and translate those goals into effective technical production.
• Manage Sunday production operations to ensure services are executed smoothly, professionally, and consistently.
• Coordinate volunteer production teams and schedules for weekly services.
• Provide technical leadership for special worship services, seasonal services, and select church events.
• Evaluate and improve production workflows, systems, and processes to support the church’s worship ministry.
• Ensure that AVL equipment is properly set up, maintained, stored, and ready for weekly use.
• Troubleshoot production issues and respond appropriately to technical challenges during rehearsals and services.
• Maintain a high standard of sound quality for both in‑room worship and online/streamed services.

Sound Engineering & AVL Leadership – 25%

• Serve as the primary sound engineering resource for worship services and related ministry events.
• Mix live worship services with an emphasis on musicality, clarity, consistency, and appropriate congregational volume.
• Oversee and maintain audio systems, microphones, consoles, monitors, stage equipment, and related AVL infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain best practices for live sound, streaming audio, stage production, and service transitions.
• Assist with evaluation of current AVL systems and make recommendations for upgrades, replacements, and future production needs.
• Coordinate with outside contractors or service providers when specialized AVL support is needed.
• Maintain awareness of current production technologies and recommend improvements that would meaningfully enhance the worship experience.
• Maintain technical gear and corresponding storage spaces with the aim of maximizing resources and keeping a safe, organized, and tidy environment.
• Provide hands‑on production support for special events as time and scheduling permit.
• Create a welcoming and sustainable volunteer culture that encourages people to serve, grow, and develop technical skills.
• Train volunteers in sound, streaming, stage production, and other relevant AVL responsibilities.
• Establish clear expectations, procedures, and standards for weekly production teams.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to help volunteers grow in both technical competency and ministry awareness.
• Develop simple documentation, checklists, and training resources to promote consistency from week to week.
• Identify and develop emerging technical leaders who can take increasing ownership of production responsibilities.

Staff & Ministry Collaboration – 5%

• Participate in staff meetings, worship planning meetings, and training sessions.
• Collaborate with pastoral and worship staff to ensure production decisions support the overall ministry and worship vision.
• Communicate proactively with staff and volunteers regarding schedules, rehearsals, service needs, training, and technical considerations.
• Contribute to the overall mission and ministry culture of the church.