Learns and works within the production tools and platforms used by Christ Church, including ProPresenter, ProVideo Player, Planning Center, streaming platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, OBS, etc), QSys, StreamDeck, etc. The Production Associate supports the execution of worship services, ministry gatherings, and special events by assisting with the practical and repetitive details that keep production environments running smoothly.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Oak Brook, IL
Job Type
Part-time
Website
https://www.christchurch.us/
Description
Production Assistant Position Information
$27/Hour 401k with 4% Employer Match PTO (Pro-rated)
Summary of Position
The Production Associate supports the execution of worship services, ministry gatherings, and special events by assisting with the practical and repetitive details that keep production environments running smoothly. This role operates under the direction of production leadership and helps execute established systems, workflows, and standards with consistency and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is dependable, teachable, and energized by serving behind the scenes. They help create distraction-free environments by ensuring the small details are handled with excellence every week.
Essential Functions
Core Responsibilities 1. Service Preparation & Execution
Assist in preparing platforms, booths, and technical environments for services and events
Set and reset microphones, stands, instruments, batteries, cabling, and stage elements
Support service execution in assigned production roles
Help ensure services run smoothly by executing established workflows and checklists
Assist with rehearsals, transitions, and post-service reset
2. Equipment & Environment Support
Help maintain organized and functional production spaces
Assist with setup, teardown, and movement of production equipment
Support routine maintenance and readiness of AVL systems and resources
Ensure equipment is properly stored, charged, labeled, and prepared for use
3. Team & Volunteer Support
Support staff and volunteers during rehearsals, services, and events
Communicate clearly and respond quickly to direction and changing needs
Help reinforce a positive and team-oriented culture
Assist in onboarding and training volunteers when needed
4. Events & Ministry Support
Provide production assistance for ministry gatherings, meetings, funerals, weddings, and facility rentals
Assist with event setup, execution, and teardown reflecting hospitality and preparedness for event organizers
Support production leadership in creating organized and distraction-free environments
Other Key Responsibilities
Demonstrates interest and growing aptitude in one or more areas of production, including audio, video, lighting, presentation software, service production and live streaming systems
Learns and works within the production tools and platforms used by Christ Church, including ProPresenter, ProVideo Player, Planning Center, streaming platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, OBS, etc) , QSys, StreamDeck, etc.
Collaborates effectively with production, worship, communications, and ministry teams
Works independently, follows through on responsibilities, and proactively helps solve problems
Adapts quickly to changing needs, priorities, and live environments
Continues developing technical, organizational, and ministry skills through training and hands-on experience
Demonstrates Christ Church’s core values through professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and servant leadership
RequiredQualifications
Production/technical arts experience in church production, event production, or television preferred
Spiritual Development
Support and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.).
Regularly attends worship and participates in ministry events at Christ Church or a Christ Church campus unless exempted by Christ Church leadership.
Seeks opportunities and participates in authentic worship, exalting and enjoying God as one of life’s greatest purposes and pleasures.
Lives as an attractive witness, living to draw others to Christ in personal, daily mission.
Intentionally seeks to become like Jesus, growing purposefully and intentionally.
Values and contributes to genuine community, doing life together with colleagues and congregation.
Enrolls in genuine service, living a life of service, humility and generosity.
Engages fully in life-changing love by loving people extravagantly
Ministry Traits
Reliable, consistent, and detail-oriented
Teachable, adaptable, and comfortable in changing environments
Positive, approachable team player who collaborates well with staff and volunteers
Organized, proactive, and able to work independently when needed
Honest, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
Possesses a passion for worship and values both contemporary and classic expressions of worship
Values excellence as a reflection of Christ to others
Process-oriented while remaining sensitive and responsive to the needs of people and moments
Appreciates and supports the giftedness of both professional and volunteer contributors
Demonstrates an ongoing desire to grow in Christ-like character, humility, and service
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Able to sit and stand for long periods of time
Capable of kneeling and crouching
Adept at lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
Core Competencies
Communicates with clarity and warmth across diverse audiences
Demonstrates integrity, humility, and alignment with Christ Church’s values
Collaborates effectively across teams and ministries
Organizes and prioritizes work to meet goals with excellence
Learns quickly and adapts to new tools, systems, and challenges
Coaches and develops others, bringing out the best in people
Resolves conflicts constructively and maintains healthy relationships
Innovates and improves ministry systems to better serve people