Director of Worship and Productions
Palos Community Church – Full Time
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Our Vision:
At Palos Community Church, we believe worship is more than music—it's a powerful expression of our love for God and a vital part of our church’s mission to make disciples. We are looking for a passionate and gifted leader to champion this mission by creating meaningful worship experiences and leading our Worship and Production ministries with creativity, excellence, and a heart for God’s people.
Position Overview:
The Director of Worship and Productions will work closely with the Senior Pastor to craft worship services that draw people into the presence of God. This role oversees the Worship Team, Audio/Visual/Lighting (AVL) Team, and Video Production Team. You’ll lead with vision, develop leaders, and ensure that all technical and creative elements support our church’s mission in-person and online.
Key Responsibilities:
Worship Leadership
- Provide strong spiritual and musical leadership for the Worship Team.
- Lead worship with excellence—vocally and/or instrumentally—while cultivating an environment where volunteers flourish.
- Partner with the Senior Pastor to plan and execute meaningful worship services aligned with the message and church calendar.
- Identify, invite, mentor, and empower new worship team members.
- Create and manage weekly worship sets in Planning Center Services.
- Organize rehearsals and ensure all team members are prepared.
Production & Technology
- Oversee the Production Team responsible for audio mixing, livestreaming, lighting, video projection, cameras, and AVL software.
- Maintain and troubleshoot all AVL systems, software, and stage equipment.
- Ensure all services and rehearsals are technically supported and prepared in advance.
- Serve as the point of contact for all hardware/software providers related to worship production (e.g., ProPresenter, ChurchStreaming.TV, etc.).
Video Production
- Lead a team to produce creative and compelling video content for worship services, social media, and the church website.
- Coordinate with the Senior Pastor to prioritize video projects that tell stories, encourage discipleship, and invite people to connect.
- Record, edit, and upload weekly sermons and additional content as needed.
Team Development
- Recruit, train, and disciple volunteers across the Worship, Production, and Video teams.
- Develop and coach team leaders, encouraging both spiritual and technical growth.
- Plan and lead team-building events and worship team socials.
- Take team members to relevant conferences and training opportunities.
Administrative & Strategic Leadership
- Maintain and manage licensing and usage rights (CCLI, Church Streaming, etc.).
- Create song slides, sermon visuals, and all necessary digital assets for services.
- Manage budgets for Worship and Production, ensuring excellent stewardship.
- Collaborate with the Worship Planning Team and Senior Pastor on long-term goals and seasonal service planning.
Personal Expectations
- Live a life of spiritual integrity with Christ as your foundation, your family as your priority, and ministry as your calling.
- Practice daily spiritual disciplines, including time in God’s Word and prayer.
- View every aspect of this role as a missional opportunity to reach the lost and inspire believers.
- Be a team player who loves people, thrives in collaboration, and values excellence.
Meetings & Collaboration
- Weekly planning meetings with the Senior Pastor.
- Bi-weekly staff meetings for collaboration and vision alignment.
- Monthly Worship Planning Team meetings to coordinate worship initiatives and evaluate services.
- Regular one-on-one check-ins with team members for encouragement and leadership development.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be a passionate worshiper and skilled musician with the ability to lead others musically and spiritually.
- Have technical proficiency with AVL equipment and software (ProPresenter, Planning Center, DAWs, live streaming platforms).
- Be an excellent communicator and relational leader who values team health and personal discipleship.
- Bring a creative vision for using worship, media, and technology to reach the next generation.
A Growing Opportunity:
This role will grow and evolve as our ministry expands. Annual evaluations will provide a space for vision casting, feedback, and refining the role.
Palos Community Church is excited to welcome a leader who brings passion, purpose, and creativity to this essential ministry. If you love worship, care deeply about spiritual transformation, and thrive in leading teams to serve with excellence—we’d love to hear from you.
