Production Technical Assistant

The Production Technical Assistant provides production technical support assistance for the Houghton campus, with a focus on leading and developing lighting designers and operators.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the Houghton Campus Lighting Team: recruit, develop, and train lighting designers and operators
• Create or review the lighting designs for services each week
• Provide production tech support assistance for campus venues during services and events
• Fill in Tech Team roles during services as needed (e.g., lighting, media, producer, camera operator)

Other Duties

• Attend weekly 1:1 meeting with supervisor
• Attend team and staff meetings as schedule allows
• Adhere to all church policies and procedures, as well as ensure that volunteers comply with guidelines for ministry
• Work assigned duties during “All Hands On Deck” events such as Christmas and Easter services
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

• Active Difference Maker at Pantano Christian Church
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Office-related computer skills, including experience with common office software/programs and online applications
• Ability to effectively utilize online communication, email, and calendar tools
• Ability to work productively without direct supervision
• Ability to work well and collaborate with team members, volunteers, and other staff
• Experience with Mac and macOS a plus
• Experience with Google Drive a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel a plus
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills, specifically with theatrical lighting equipment, sound equipment, and video presentation equipment 
• Passion to learn more about new technologies

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• Proficiency in production equipment maintenance
• Aptitude in technical arts design concepts: color theory, stage lighting, and environmental design
• Familiarity with ChromaQ Vista, Resolume Arena, ProPresenter setup and operation, PlanningCenter Services, and other common church production systems