Technical Director

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
First Christian Church, Decatur, IL
Purpose:
The Technical Director must fulfill his or her duties with excellence and ministry appropriateness.
This individual will report directly to the Production Manager as they oversee the technology needs of First Christian Church. This is a support position viewed in a holistic manner. Therefore, the person filling this role will be willing to help in all areas of the church’s ministry. Consequently, this person must be relational and able to work well with people.
The individual filling the position of Technical Director will be a vital part of the Worship Arts Team. A professional approach and spiritual attitude are expected at all times.
Required Skills:
This individual will have accepted Christ as the leader and forgiver of his or her life. The candidate must have an educated understanding of technology as it relates to ministry and church life. The candidate must have experience in the field and a minimum of an associate degree in a technical discipline. He or she must be able to work in a team setting with other ministry professionals maintaining interpersonal and relational skills. His or her beliefs should coincide with the First Christian Church Statement of Faith. As a member of the staff and congregation, it is expected this person will continue their professional and spiritual development through appropriate classes, bible studies, involvement in small group ministries and/or other means.
In addition to the required skills, experience or knowledge in the following areas are beneficial:
Uphold scripture and prayer as foundational to ministry
Provide leadership that effectively emphasizes and instills the core values of spiritual formation and community.
Essential Job Functions:
Working with the Production Manager in various technical, staging, and worship experience production tasks including, but not limited to:
Stage design from idea to full implementation, including oversight of volunteers to complete stage design
Lighting for stage design/video/weekend worship and leading teams to assist
Maintenance and utilization of worship technology
Understanding PA elements, stage design, video, camera, lighting and broadcast for worship production/events
Job Description Fall 2020
A working knowledge of popular hardware/software used in live production, such as ProPresenter, High End Systems Hog Console, Chamsys Consoles/software, Yamaha Audio
console, Dante, etc.
Assist in leading technical teams (staff and volunteers) for weekend experiences and special events
Perform other work or job functions as required or requested
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position under the oversight of the Elders and Administrative Team of First Christian Church. The Technical Director reports directly to the Production Manager.
Adherence to scripture as a guide for Christian lifestyles, behavior and respect for authority is
expected.