Job Description

Summary

As part of the Austin Stone Worship Department, the Production Lead (PL) is responsible for the creation and execution of excellent worship environments for a congregation. The PL will work with congregation leadership and production volunteers and use the technology provided to achieve distraction free worship experiences, enabling ministry to take place. The PL reports to the Production Team Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

Coordinate audio, video and lighting in our worship environments for Sunday services and congregation events serving as audio engineer and/or production lead as needed.
Set-up & tear-down of video, lighting and audio elements for ASCC services and events.
Recruit, manage and train production team volunteers.
Oversee production project execution while giving regular feedback to the Production Team Manager.
Maintain production equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
Identify and implement new production technologies and tools.
Foster an attitude that reflects the values of The Austin Stone and Creative Ministries.
Support special projects as assigned.
Attend, serve, and lead at all required events and activities for The Austin Stone, including all Creative Ministries huddles and collectives, staff meetings, prayer meetings, special events, staff development days, etc.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to understand and troubleshoot audio, video, and lighting systems.
Experience building teams and being able to cast vision towards goals and expectations.
Experience managing small teams of volunteers.

Competencies

Communication - Demonstrated capacity to inspire, instruct, and encourage through effective communication in various settings. Able to communicate and work within a complex organizational structure with multiple layers of input.

Collaborative Leadership Skills - - Collaborate across the organization and with various ministry partners. Ability to lead in concert with other leaders. Ability to integrate multiple perspectives and synthesize them into a cohesive plan. Ability to lead across teams and coach volunteers and production team members.

Detail Oriented & Organizational Skills - Proven skills in organizing, prioritizing, implementing, and managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously. Shows attention to detail with processes and systems. Solves problems with creativity and minimal input. Able to successfully develop new and better ways to work and promotes a continuous improvement mentality.

Digital Systems - Understanding of and experience with the operation of current digital audio consoles. Ability to construct a full band mix. Experience working with digital project management tools (Asana, Trello, Wunderlist, etc.). Familiarity with recording software (Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment 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.

Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, and similar machines.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Culture and Character

Employees of The Austin Stone are expected to become Partners (our term for members) of the church, fully embracing the values, mission, and purpose of our church. Additionally, all employees of The Austin Stone are expected to understand, affirm and adhere to our Affirmation of Faith, Bylaws, Culture Map, and other documents defining the beliefs, culture, and mission of The Austin Stone Community Church.

Employees also possess the character qualifications of biblical leadership in the church. At a minimum, each employee must agree and aspire to maturity in these qualifications, invite the authority of church community and leaders as a means of growth in them, and pursue them humbly and faithfully by the power of the Holy Spirit.

As part of our child safety program, employees in this role will be required to participate in a child safety screening and training process upon hire.

Please read Attributes of Leaders as Employees at The Austin Stone for a greater description of cultural, character, and other aspects of joining our team at The Austin Stone.

The Austin Stone Community Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Application currently closed

This job was posted on Sun Apr 28 2024 and expired on Mon Apr 29 2024.

Minimum $42K /yr

$46K /yr Average

Maximum $51K /yr

Tasks

Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.

Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.

Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.

Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.

Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.

Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.

Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.

Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.

Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.

Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.

Draw samples of biofuels products or secondary by-products for quality control testing.

Approve proposals for the acquisition, replacement, or repair of biofuels processing equipment or the implementation of new production processes.

Prepare and manage biofuels plant or unit budgets.

Conduct cost, material, and efficiency studies for biofuels production plants or operations.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.