Position: Production Director
Organization: Journey Church International
Location: Lee's Summit, MO (Kansas City Area)
Website: takethejourney.cc
Reports to: Worship Arts Director
ABOUT THE CHURCH
Journey Church International is a vibrant, non-denominational community of faith based in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, with a welcoming spirit that invites people from all walks of life to connect deeply with Jesus and with one another. Rooted in a mission to help those far from God become passionate followers who make a positive difference locally and globally, Journey offers engaging worship experiences, biblically grounded teaching, and a variety of ministries designed to support spiritual growth at every life stage. The church emphasizes community, purposeful discipleship through programs like Growth Track, and hands-on impact both in their neighborhood and around the world. With a diverse congregation, active small groups, dynamic events, and a culture that encourages authentic relationships and service, Journey champions a faith journey that is both meaningful and actionable.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Production Director plays a key role in overseeing and executing the technical aspects of worship services that support the church’s mission and vision. This role will work closely with the Worship Arts Director, oversee the Production staff, and direct multiple volunteer teams to ensure high-quality audio, lighting, and stage management across all our campus environments. This position will ensure a captivating and compelling sonic & visual experience that fulfills the church's mission by engaging and inspiring attendees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organizational Leadership: Serve as Department Lead over Production staff who work under your leadership to serve the needs of the church. Effectively direct and lead staff with strong team culture values and serve as a supervisor of their growth, development, and execution of ministry needs.
- Team Growth & Shepherding: Spend intentional time each week recruiting new Production Team Volunteers and building relationships with, shepherding, and caring for existing Production Team volunteers.
- Service Production: Lead the Production Volunteer/Contractor teams to support all service execution – Lighting, Audio, Building AVL, Stage Management
- Broadcast Audio: Lead and develop a Broadcast Audio volunteer team that will create incredible audio mixes for livestream broadcast
- Event Production: Serve as Production Event Manager for various other ministries with their corresponding rooms, needs, and communication channels.
- Equipment & Asset Management: Maintain and manage audio equipment, software, and hardware assets, ensuring all technical needs are met for event production.
- Collaboration & Volunteer Coordination: Work with other department leaders, contractors, interns, and volunteers to execute at a high level.
- Budgeting: Own, update, and manage the Production Dept. budget, ensuring all projects remain within budget. This includes tracking all current hardware inventory, communicating if and when a replacement or update is needed, and forecasting and budgeting for contractors as necessary.
- Innovation & Trends: Stay updated on audio and production trends, techniques, and technology to enhance the church’s production quality and presence.
- Off-Site Events: Collaborate with other ministry leaders to support off-site camps and retreats that require production and worship elements. Be on-site at those venues to ensure quality of experience for attenders and execution of volunteer/intern roles.
- Personal Development: Participate in ongoing training and leadership development activities as assigned by the Worship Director or other church leadership.
- Additional Responsibilities: Assist with other production/media needs as required, including new gear installs, bi-annual stage plot refresh, and general technical upgrades to rooms and building.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in live event & church production, including audio mixing, service directing, and team leadership
- Proficiency in Allen & Heath audio consoles, MA lighting consoles, ProTools, Q-Sys Control, and Dante network platform
- Familiarity with LED wall rigging, hanging, and electrical system integration is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with church staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
- Bachelor’s degree in audio, media, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
To apply, please fill out the fields on the next page and attach your resume. Your completed application will be reviewed in a timely manner.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in live event and church production, including audio mixing and service directing
- Team leadership and volunteer management experience
- Proficiency with Allen & Heath consoles
- Proficiency with MA lighting consoles
- Proficiency with Pro Tools
- Proficiency with Q-Sys Control
- Proficiency with Dante network audio
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in audio, media, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with LED wall rigging, hanging, and electrical system integration
What We Do
Rukes Group is a ministry-focused staffing and consulting firm that helps churches and nonprofits find leaders aligned with their mission, team, and organizational culture. Its Precise Assessment Process customizes searches, evaluates candidates, and identifies “Culture Carriers” for ministry roles. The company also provides specialized consulting in structure, strategy, and mission, while supporting candidates in pursuing their next ministry opportunity with confidence.
