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Director of Media Production & IT - Happy Trails Christian Fellowship (Surprise, AZ)
Director of Media Production & IT - Happy Trails Christian Fellowship (Surprise, AZ)
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The Role
Directs weekly in-house and livestream media production, special-event technical operations, and church IT support. Responsibilities include managing cameras, lighting, audio, networks, hardware, software, equipment, budgets, and production setup. The role recruits, trains, and schedules volunteers; collaborates with worship and ministry teams; provides technical training; and occasionally edits video, records audio, and creates slides. The position is on-site in Surprise, Arizona, with demanding seasonal hours and physical equipment-handling requirements.
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Happy Trails Christian Fellowship (Surprise, AZ) – Director of Media Production & IT
The Big Picture
Happy Trails Christian Fellowship (https://htcfsurprise.church) is a thriving, non-denominational church with remarkable unity and spiritual vitality – a congregation representing more than 30 denominational backgrounds worshiping together in harmony, firmly committed to teaching God’s Word directly from the Bible. The church is located within Happy Trails Resort, a vibrant 55+ active adult community of approximately 3,500 residents in Surprise, Arizona (on the western edge of the Phoenix metro). Many members are “snowbirds,” so in-person attendance grows to 400 during the winter season, averages around 150 mid-summer, and the church reaches another 200–300 people weekly through its strong and growing online ministry.
The online congregation is growing, and the church is looking for a full-time person to fill a new position as Director of Media Production & IT – supporting all ministries with weekly in-house and online livestream production as well as special events (Easter, Christmas, and Memorials). This is a fun, loving staff looking for someone seeking a long-term position. The role reports to the Pastors, Board of Directors President, and Webmaster.
Job Profile
Full time / Regular / Exempt
- Own all technical aspects of weekend and special services
- Lead, recruit, train, and schedule volunteers; work weekly with the Choir Director, Worship Team, Setup Team, and Tech Team
- Manage the technical and creative aspects of production – setup and teardown, cameras, lighting, videography, and design for various production environments
- Manage the church networks, hardware, and software management platforms (Apple, Mosyle, YouTube, apps, etc.)
- Manage all equipment required to run the livestream and in-house production, and the budget allocated to A/V and IT
- Assist on occasion with video editing, audio recording, and slide creation; collaborate with teams to provide training and technical support
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and support all-church functions; additional duties as assigned by the Pastor, Board President, or Webmaster
- Schedule: typically Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, with late-evening setup during high season – high season (Oct–Mar) is extremely busy with longer hours, while the off-season allows substantially fewer hours
- Physical demands include prolonged standing, stairs, equipment setup/teardown, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Qualifications
- Above reproach in all areas of character, equivalent to 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5, with a deep love for the Lord and His people
- A heart for senior adults and a willingness to minister to their needs
- Alignment with Happy Trails Christian Fellowship’s non-denominational, Bible-based conservative Christian theology
- If married, a believing spouse who fully supports the ministry and its odd hours
- Must live in the Surprise, AZ area and be able to be on-site as needed
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a live production environment, with strong project management skills
- Demonstrated ability recruiting, training, and developing volunteer teams
- Proficiency with professional audio, video, and lighting systems (Blackmagic, Behringer X32, PTZ Optics cameras, lighting equipment) and livestream software (Subsplash, ATEM MixEffect Pro, OBS)
- Proficiency with common production and office applications on Apple equipment; familiar with AI programs
- Knowledgeable about worship production best practices; strong written and spoken communication; a team player with a positive attitude
Compensation & Benefits
- $40,000–$60,000 per year, based on experience
About the Area
Happy Trails Resort is a welcoming 55+ gated community centered around an 18-hole golf course with a vibrant social life – pools and spas, pickleball, tennis, a fitness center, specialty clubs, and professional musical performances January through March; it’s often described as “a summer camp for seniors.” The city of Surprise sits on the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, offering big-city amenities – professional sports, theater, arts, and world-class medical care – with small-town safety, comfort, and convenience.
The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:
- Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Director of Media Production & IT at Happy Trails Christian Fellowship?
- Describe your experience in media production, IT, and ministry, and how you may be qualified to serve in this role at Happy Trails Christian Fellowship?
- In just a few sentences please describe your personal faith in Christ and how it is in line with the Bible-based theology of Happy Trails Christian Fellowship?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to examples of your production work (livestream, video, or media portfolio) to [email protected]
Skills Required
- Demonstrated Christian character consistent with 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5
- Deep love for the Lord and His people
- Heart for senior adults and willingness to minister to their needs
- Alignment with the church's non-denominational, Bible-based conservative Christian theology
- If married, a believing spouse who fully supports the ministry and its irregular hours
- Must live in or be able to relocate to the Surprise, Arizona area and work on-site as needed
- At least 2 years of experience in a live production environment
- Strong project management skills
- Experience recruiting, training, and developing volunteer teams
- Proficiency with professional audio, video, and lighting systems, including Blackmagic, Behringer X32, and PTZ Optics cameras
- Proficiency with livestream software including Subsplash, ATEM MixEffect Pro, and OBS
- Proficiency with common production and office applications on Apple equipment
- Familiarity with AI programs
- Knowledge of worship production best practices
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
- Ability to stand for extended periods, use stairs, set up and tear down equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds
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