PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
First Christian Church | Santa Maria, California
Part-Time | Approximately 25-30 Hours Per Week
First Christian Church is looking for an experienced and dependable Production Director to oversee the day-to-day technical and production needs of our church.
Reporting directly to the Worship Pastor, this person will provide leadership and direction for our weekend services, special events, production systems, and volunteer teams. We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent organization, leadership, and a heart for serving the local church.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with and report directly to the Worship Pastor
Oversee production for Sunday services, rehearsals, and church-wide events
Lead, schedule, train, and develop production volunteers
Manage and maintain audio, video, lighting, broadcast, and presentation systems
Prepare production systems and teams throughout the week for upcoming services
Partner with the Worship Pastor and other ministry leaders to execute the creative and technical vision for services
Troubleshoot technical issues and develop reliable production workflows
Maintain equipment, organization, documentation, and inventory
Continually improve both the in-room and online worship experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in live production, preferably in a church environment
Strong working knowledge of live audio, video, lighting, broadcast, and presentation systems
Experience leading and developing volunteers or production teams
Organized, dependable, proactive, and able to work independently
Calm and solution-oriented when handling technical problems
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine heart for ministry and alignment with the mission and values of First Christian Church
Experience with systems such as the Behringer WING, Waves SoundGrid, Dante, ProPresenter, Blackmagic cameras and switchers, livestreaming platforms, DAW-Logic, and Planning Center is a plus.
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
Approximately 25-30 hours per week
Sundays and some evenings or special events are required
$30-$32 per hour, depending on experience
This is a part-time position and does not currently include health insurance benefits
TO APPLY
Please send your resume, a brief introduction, and any relevant examples of your production experience to jordanm@fccsantamaria.org
We'd love to hear about your experience, your approach to leading production teams, and why you're interested in serving at First Christian Church.
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off