The PW Production Coordinator oversees all aspects of live production of gatherings and events held at the McLean Bible Church (MBC) PW Location. The PW Production Coordinator manages all production elements and equipment: audio, lighting, video, presentation, and set design. The PW Production Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and administration of gathering starting from MBC PW Pastor’s direction through execution of production for weekend gatherings. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week.
This person should demonstrate the following qualities:
- Proven disciple maker
- Life lived above reproach.
- Committed to discipleship and the Great Commission
- Organized, Self-starter, Motivated
Duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Coordinate a volunteer team to produce seamless integration and support for all rehearsals, gatherings, events and special programs:
- Participate in meetings related to weekly services and special programs (with production needs).
- Create and execute gathering/event plan documents: i.e. stage plots, audio patch sheets, etc.
- Ensure all production elements are set and operational:
- Audio: all microphones, instrument interfaces, IEM’s, audio console
- Stage: decking, soft goods, music stands, set design,
- Lights: Stage lights, floor lights, special lights as needed,
- Presentation: worship lyrics, announcements, sermon notes,
- Video: cameras, switcher, AMX control panel, projectors, LED walls
- Broadcast: recording equipment
- Provide weekly communication of repair needs or areas for improvement to AV Engineering Cooridnator.
- Ensure the physical security of production equipment.
- Ensure that stage area and auditorium space is left clean with all equipment put away at end of each event.
- Brief and transition responsibilities to assigned backup in the event of a scheduled absence.
Lead, develop and establish a weekend volunteer production team:
- Recruit, mentor, and engage volunteers to assist with production needs.
- Maintain volunteer schedule in Planning Center Online (PCO)
- Lead volunteers in weekly devotional and prayer time before each event.
Take the lead on management of all equipment, engineering, and supplies for the PW Location.
- Work with Production Team to familiarize yourself with all equipment at the PW Location including learning to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Work with location pastor to determine future growth and production-related needs.
- Develop and execute goals set forth by location pastor to meet production-related needs.
Provide oversight on all group room space at the PW Location and provide support and training as needed to staff and volunteers.
Qualifications
Experience
- Four or more years of experience as Production Technician, AV Professional or in a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Prior church experience desired.
Key Traits
- Vibrant, personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior and a commitment to godly character and self-discipline in personal lifestyle.
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and a passion for accuracy, clarity, and beauty.
- Action-oriented and displays focus, passion and initiative. Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done.
- Relates well to all kinds of people, builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately.
- Organized, creative thinker and highly productive, working in a fast-paced environment.
- Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses.
- Passion for serving the church.
Competencies
General Expertise
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of signal flow and IP media networking (Dante required; NDI/SDVoE/AVB familiarity preferred).
- Strong leadership and communication skills; experience developing staff and volunteers.
- Experience with LED walls, broadcast video routers/switchers, intercom, and SMPTE standards.
- Ability to manage, lead and recruit a team of volunteers
Technical Knowledge
- Microsoft Office 365
- Digital Audio Consoles
- Rigging and safety best practices
- Lighting Consoles
- ProPresenter
Working conditions
- Required to support weekend services and rehearsals at the PW Location.
- Required to support offsite worship events at PW Location as needed.
- Occasional support for churchwide worship/prayer events at the Tysons Location.
- Use of standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
- Able to read, speak, and hear.
- Ability to differentiate between colors.
- Must be able to lift and carry items that can weigh 35 pounds or more for short distances.
- Occasional use of stairs.
- Required local travel to other MBC Locations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Please contact our HR Department for further information if needed.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Skills Required
- Four or more years of experience as a Production Technician, AV Professional, or in a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of signal flow and IP media networking; Dante required
- Familiarity with NDI, SDVoE, or AVB
- Experience with LED walls, broadcast video routers or switchers, intercom, and SMPTE standards
- Experience developing staff and volunteers
- Ability to manage, lead, and recruit a volunteer team
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, digital audio consoles, lighting consoles, rigging and safety practices, and ProPresenter
- Prior church experience
- Ability to support weekend services, rehearsals, and occasional offsite events
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing 35 pounds or more for short distances
- Ability to differentiate between colors and use stairs occasionally
- Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Christian discipleship and godly character
What We Do
McLean Bible Church is a non-denominational Bible church serving the greater Washington, D.C., area through five locations. Its mission is to glorify God by making disciples and multiplying churches among all nations, beginning in the region. The church’s ministry includes discipleship, small groups and biblical teaching intended to help people walk with God in daily life, alongside its church-planting ministries.
