SMI PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
SOUTHSIDE CHURCH | FULL TIME
ABOUT US
For close to twenty years, Southside Church has helped people discover a practical faith that leads to greater meaning and direction in life. Our mission is to inspire people to follow Jesus by creating environments where unchurched people love to engage.
THE ROLE
Are you a visionary technical leader who loves to bring stories and environments to life? We are seeking a full-time SMI Production Director to provide strategic leadership to our production teams and oversee all production-related operations across our campuses.
Reporting directly to the SMI Service Programming Director, you will collaborate closely with campus teams to produce unforgettable worship experiences with technical excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Creative Collaboration: Partner church-wide to orchestrate, implement, and evaluate Sunday service designs and multi-campus events; collaborate on the annual production budget.
• AVL & Stage Stewardship: Plan, design, and install stage set builds. Oversee weekly production systems—lyrics, graphics, video, lighting, and audio—and design/install new AVL systems for building retrofits or new developments.
• Volunteer & Team Development: Recruit, schedule, train, and pastor a thriving community of production volunteers and professional contractors. Run production training events and lead quarterly meetings.
• System Standards: Establish church-wide equipment standards, manage production assets, construct preventative maintenance schedules, and maintain auditorium/stage cleanliness.
• Local Campus Care: Collaborate with local campus staff to meet technical needs and step in as a campus Production Director when necessary.
WHO YOU ARE
• Technical Expert: Deep, practical knowledge of Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) systems, stage design, and real-time systems troubleshooting.
• Relational Leader: A heart for shepherding people, building volunteer community, and coaching contractors to do their best work.
• Organized Steward: Strong administrative, supply management, and inventory skills with a sharp eye for processes and budgets.
HOURS & BENEFITS
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
Compensation: Based on experience and education. Retirement: Up to 5% employer-matching 403(b) contribution (after 6 months).
Perks: Laptop provided (as needed); $100/mo cell phone reimbursement.
Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of accrual-based paid vacation plus paid church holidays.
HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume and portfolio to Karen Mount at support@southside.org
