What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Coordinator position at Preston Trail Community Church?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
The Production Coordinator supports all production technology at Preston Trail through installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system documentation. This role also provides training for production volunteers and may operate equipment for ministry events when needed.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Production Coordinator will regularly mix audio for services and support Sunday and mid‑week ministry environments as needed. The position also manages gear flow, equipment inventory, and the asset‑tracking system. The Production Team works collaboratively across all venues, and this role requires strong communication, adaptability, and attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years of AVL or related technical experience
- Alignment with Preston Trail’s mission, beliefs, and values (https://prestontrail.org/about/aboutus)
- Commitment to team values: Self‑Leadership, Positive Attitude, Team Mindset, Healthy Relationships, High Performance
- Must submit our assessment here within 2 business days of applying
- Ability to lead and care for volunteers
- Strong troubleshooting ability across AVL systems
- Understanding of private networking for signal/data transport
- Proficiency with ProPresenter
- Working knowledge of Windows/MacOS systems and hardware
- Basic understanding of audio (DiGiCo, AVID, Dante, MADI), video (SMPTE 2110, SDI, Ross, Grass Valley), and lighting systems (Art‑Net, DMX, Vista)
- Ability to terminate CAT, SDI, XLR, and DMX cabling
- Comfortable using power tools, ladders, aerial lifts, and test equipment
- Ability to multitask, self‑manage, and communicate effectively with staff and guests
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting 50-75 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be asked to bend, kneel, and climb.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Portions of the job may require the employee to operate aerial lifts. The employee must be comfortable with ascending 50ft in the air.
WEEKLY DUTIES:
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot AVL and computer systems
- Mix audio for services as needed
- Operate audio, video, and lighting equipment when required
- Assist with IT tasks
- Create system documentation and best practices
- Manage asset tracking
- Train volunteers on production systems
- Attend all required meetings
- Continue developing skills in live production
- Be on‑site Sundays to support weekend services
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- MINISTRY TEAM: Production Team
- REPORTS TO: Production Director
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS:
- Category: Full-time
- Hours per Week: 40-45
- Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
- Employee Class: Support Staff
- Weekends Required? Yes
- Remote: No
- Commissionable? No