Position: Production Assistant
Hours: Seasonal, 5-10 hours/week
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Production Lead
OVERVIEW
The Production Assistant provides technical support for live events at HOPE by operating audio, video, and lighting equipment according to the programming needs. These events support ministries such as HOPE Kids, HOPE Students, Groups, and special events, and may occasionally include Sunday morning services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with ministry leaders and volunteers to produce a high-quality live experience
- Manage audio, video, and lighting to ensure excellent production value
- Troubleshoot technical issues by coordinating with Production staff to find timely solutions
- Collaborate professionally with other Production Assistants regarding scheduling and event coverage
- Arrive early for setup and ensure all systems are properly shut down at the end of each event
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Comfortable working with computers (Mac experience preferred)
- Able to learn and operate HOPE’s audio, video, and lighting systems
- Prior volunteer or paid experience on soundboards preferred
- Calm and solutions-oriented in moments of technical challenge or change
SCHEDULE
Hours vary weekly based on scheduled programming.
Regular needs include:
- Sunday
- Main auditorium morning services: 7:00 am-12:30 pm
- HOPE Kids: 7:00 am-12:30 pm
- Main auditorium evening service: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- HOPE Students: 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Weekly Events
- Thrive Bible Study: Thursdays 8:30 am-11:00 am
- Thrive at Night: Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Special Events (as scheduled)
- Memorial services
- Weddings
- Classes (1-2 hours)
- Seminars (e.g., Book on Love, Discover HOPE)
Skills Required
- Comfort working with computers
- Ability to learn and operate audio, video, and lighting systems
- Prior volunteer or paid soundboard experience
- Calm and solutions-oriented approach during technical challenges or changes
- Availability for variable weekly scheduling, including Sundays and special events
What We Do
Hope Church is a church community in Richmond, Virginia, whose mission is to offer experiences, relationships, and places where people can find life and purpose through Jesus Christ. It envisions a catalytic movement sharing the Gospel creatively and brings people together to worship, follow Jesus, and serve. Founded in 1997, Hope Church reaches the Richmond area through its church community and ministries, including discipleship and service.
