St. Andrew Methodist Church · 16 hours ago
Lighting Designer and Production Technician
St. Andrew Methodist Church is a community dedicated to living out the teachings of Jesus Christ. They are seeking a Theatrical Lighting Designer and Production Technician to create engaging worship experiences through lighting design and technical support for services and events.
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Responsibilities
Design, program, and operate lighting for weekly Traditional and Contemporary worship services, concerts, and seasonal events
Collaborate with worship leaders, musicians, and creative teams to design lighting that complements the tone and message of each service
Create lighting plots, cue stacks, and color palettes for a variety of worship and performance styles
Maintain and update lighting systems, including fixtures, dimming systems, and control consoles (ETC Eos family preferred)
Provide technical support for live and recorded services, including sound reinforcement, projection, and video playback
Operate and maintain video switchers, projectors, cameras, and ProPresenter systems during services and events. Assist in managing and troubleshooting stage audio, wireless systems, and livestream setups
Support the integration of new technologies to enhance the worship and production environment
Perform regular maintenance, repair, and inventory management for all lighting, audio, and video equipment
Assist with stage setup, teardown, and transitions between Traditional and Contemporary services
Train, schedule, and support volunteer production team members
Collaborate closely with the Production Services Manager and Worship Arts staff to ensure high-quality, distraction-free worship experiences
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience in theatrical lighting design, live production, or similar technical roles
Experience in a church or performing arts production setting
Knowledge of livestreaming systems and broadcast operations
Familiarity with stage design, rigging, and projection mapping
Experience training and leading volunteer teams
Strong working knowledge of lighting consoles (ETC Eos preferred), intelligent fixtures, and DMX networking
Familiarity with professional sound systems, digital audio consoles, and video technologies (ProPresenter, Blackmagic, etc.)
Proven ability to adapt creative design between multiple worship environments (Traditional and Contemporary)
Excellent troubleshooting, organization, and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; comfortable collaborating with staff and volunteers
A heart for ministry and alignment with the mission and values of St. Andrew Methodist Church
Ability to move equipment from one location to another and the ability to lift 50 pounds
Preferred
ETC Eos family preferred