Job Description

Position Overview

The Technical Director sets the spiritual and practical tone for our Technical Ministry--shepherding people first and using technology to serve the mission. This role leads and develops volunteer teams across audio, lighting, video, and presentation to support worship services and church events at both campuses. In close collaboration with Pastoral Staff, the Technical Director recruits, equips, and schedules volunteers; builds clear training pipelines; maintains reliable production systems; and creates environments that help our church worship with excellence, clarity, and peace.

Responsibilities

In partnership and consultation with the Senior and Executive Pastors of Khesed Church, oversee the general Tech and Sound Department. Maintain a healthy relationship and work closely with the Worship Pastor to support ministry for both the Uptown and Columbia campuses. Provide direct leadership for the overall scheduling, planning, setup, and execution of services, gatherings, and various events at both campuses. Run sound and oversee tech teams on a regular basis; provide space for training and equipping other team members across departments. Develop and schedule teams to run camera, audio, slides, and sound for weekly gatherings and events. Provide opportunities for church members interested in serving within the sound/tech ministry through training and classes. Maintain a reliable system for providing technical support for all worship services and church events. Be an expert on audio mixing, monitor mixing, and audio recording. Create and maintain a lighting experience that meets the environmental needs for services; work with the Program Director to build lighting flow. Recruit, train, equip, schedule, and empower volunteer servants to operate at a high professional level. Utilize presentation programs such as ProPresenter, PowerPoint, and Keynote. Prepare the stage for all presentations. Collaborate with Pastoral Staff during production and logistics meetings to ensure that all aspects of the technical experience are being met. Update and maintain production technologies. Oversee video production for worship services, including capturing, live streaming, editing, and uploading recordings to church platforms. Provide indirect leadership and serve as a resource person to support the overall execution and performance of worship services and events at the Columbia campus. Develop and manage the sound/tech budget in consultation with the Executive Pastor and Columbia campus leaders. Communicate weekly with the Columbia campus sound tech/program director(s). Assist with other sound/tech-related needs as necessary. Manage Khesed-owned musical instruments and their maintenance. Maintain regular office hours in cooperation with Pastoral Staff. Attend programming meetings weekly as well as staff meetings bi-weekly. Order, replace, and log all equipment for both campuses.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ministry-first mindset: views technology as a tool to serve the mission, shepherd people, and support worship. Proven team builder who recruits, disciples, equips, schedules, and celebrates volunteers; creates clear pipelines for new and developing team members. Pastoral presence: models Christ-like character, cares well for volunteers, and fosters a prayerful, encouraging team culture. Collaborative leadership with Pastoral Staff; communicates vision clearly and gives constructive, timely feedback. Trainer/coach: designs playbooks, classes, and hands-on practice that move volunteers from beginner to confident operator and on to leadership. Skilled at conflict resolution and creating psychological safety so teams can learn, debrief, and grow together. Strong production competencies in audio, video, lighting, presentation software (e.g., ProPresenter, Multitracks), and troubleshooting across all areas. Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to coordinate multiple services and events while remaining calm under pressure. Commitment to ongoing personal, spiritual, and professional growth; aligns with the church's mission and values.

Education and Experience

3+ years leading technical ministry teams in a modern worship environment (staff or key volunteer leadership). Formal training in production or related disciplines preferred; equivalent ministry and team-lead experience considered. Demonstrated success building volunteer teams of varied skill levels, establishing rotations, and developing leaders. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Pay: $24.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person