Lighting & Stage Designer

The Lighting & Stage Designer is responsible for leading Worship Center lighting and stage environments, aligning with the mission of Worship Center and its ministries. This person ensures that professional, compelling visuals are presented personally and by a well-trained volunteer team. This person reports to the Production Director.

Schedule

Hourly position, averaging 16 hours/week. Requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends. One office day per week (Tuesdays preferred.)

Experience & Abilities

1. Education: Minimum of 2-5 years of theatrical lighting experience and/or live production lighting experience.
2. Experience/Abiliites:

• A proven ability to read and implement technical lighting documents.
• Working knowledge of lighting design software, including but not limited to Vectorworks, Photoshop, and Lightwright.
• Working knowledge of automated and conventional lighting components, Entertainment networks, and DMX protocols.
• Experience with GrandMA and media servers (Resolume) programming and operation. 
• Skilled in basic rigging practices.
• A creative mind with keen attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure under tight deadlines. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

What This Person Does

1. Working with the Production Director, establishes and maintains the standard of excellence for all Worship Center lighting and stage environments, providing direction and vision for current and future lighting and stage design needs. 
2. Designs and programs lights for all Worship Center events as needed.
3. Designs and implements multiple stage designs and set changes throughout the year.
4. Responsible for recruiting, training, developing, and scheduling production team lighting and stage build volunteers.
5. Serve as light board operator as needed.
6. Manages the Lighting/Stage expenses for the AVL fiscal budget.
7. Works with AVL team members on all projects, stage changes, and events as scheduled.
8. Leads projects, rentals, and events and performs other related duties as assigned by the Production Director.

Foundational Requirements

1. Have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Live a lifestyle that reflects Biblical standards.
3. Be a member of Worship Center, or willing to become a member.
4. Attend worship services regularly and participate in the life of the church family.
5. Participate in small group life.
6. Tithe to Worship Center.
7. Fully embrace WC Staff Core Values.

Staff Culture Values

1.    A growing relationship with Jesus 

•    Loving God and loving others is the core of who we are 

•    Staying grounded in God’s Word and filled with the Holy Spirit is the best gift we can give to each other and the church

2.  Authenticity

•    Be real, open, and humble; have a servant’s heart

•    Integrity and character matter

•    We live out what we say we believe and teach, e.g. the value of relationships, serving, tithing, generosity, etc.

3.  Work hard and have fun!

•    Enthusiastic, positive, faith-oriented attitude

•    Can-do, make-it-happen mindset 

•    Self-directed, motivated 

•    Don’t take ourselves too seriously

4.  Honest communication with coworkers

•    Believe-the-best is the default position 

•    Have each other’s backs; builds trust 

•    Don’t let conflict or disappointment go underground–resolve it (Matthew 18:15)

5.  Excellence 

•    We always bring our best 

•    We are resourceful and make the most of what we have 

•    Excellence honors God and inspires people

6.  Empower Volunteers

•    Serving our volunteers is a priority – “how can I help?” 

•    Engaging others is better than doing it myself 

•    We can’t do it without them!

7.   People really, really matter 

•    We accept and love people right where they are 

•    We will do everything we can to reach people 

•    We will treat everyone with respect 

•    People are more important than policy

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