Title: Technical Director
Reports To: Worship Producer & Director
Supervises: Tech Team
Date:8/01/2026
A Church On The Move
From the beginning, Shepherd’s Gate was different. SG is a church specifically designed to reach people outside of the church world, yet still connected to our tribe, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). This unique combination means we are Confessional & Sacramental, Modern & Relational, and Invitational & Missional. Today, as the broader culture searches for a solid foundation of truth, trust and love in an ever shifting world, our vibe resonates.
As the message of the gospel is clearly communicated and demonstrated, we are excited to continue a season of growth as we seek to impact the world with the love of Jesus.
For the last 3 years, in-person worship at SG has increased an average of 20% per year. We now meet in our gym to accommodate our growth, and we have plans to break ground next year on a larger worship center and gathering space. As God continues to bless our church with new individuals and households, we anticipate moving beyond 1000 people for in-person worship within 24 months.
Numbers can give you a certain perspective, but what they don’t convey is the sense of purpose, energy, and hope infusing our congregation. The sense that God is moving is strong and it’s a fun place to serve as a result. It also means we pivot when needed, and we look for the next opportunity to follow God’s leading...not recklessly, but strategically.
Finding our next full time tech director is an important part of that strategy. We are looking for a talented leader to help plan and execute Sunday worship production as well as support our weekly ministry. We like to plan in advance, sweat the details, and create amazing moments of worship for our community. The emphasis of the tech director role is team building, producing, and the utilization of technical expertise.
The tech director will join a talented staff and volunteer team, growing and scaling our ministry together, in partnership with new worship director, Jeff Cartwright as well as other production staff.
Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and our website (www.sgatechurch.org). If you think you might be a great fit at SG, we’d love to hear from you. Send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected].
Purpose
Give leadership to all tech teams, utilize tech expertise with all AVL systems, and function as a regular worship service producer.
Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Job Duties
- Pursue a deep relationship with God through worship and prayer. Connect in community with other followers of Jesus, influence our world for Him, and lead others to do the same.
- In partnership with the worship director, be responsible for the worship experience and the presentation, flow, and production of all aspects of the worship service.
- Member of the Worship Arts Collective.
- In partnership with the Worship Director, oversee all AVL tech usage throughout the SG campus, assisting other ministries and departments with AVL support and advice as neeeded.
- Lead the recruitment, direction, training, and scheduling of volunteers within the tech teams.
- Regularly serve as the producer for worship services.
- Prepare media such as slides and videos in Propresenter for pre-preach meetings and worship services.
- In partnership with the Worship Director, oversee tech setup and preparation for weekly worship services and special events.
- Working through tech volunteer teams and personal leadership/expertise, achieve excellent, consistent production at all worship services, both in person and livestreamed.
- Provide tech team coverage for all weddings, funerals and events.
- In Partnership with the Worship Director, provide in person assistance to larger groups that meet at the SG campus and utilize AVL equipment, including but not limited to: Wednesday Adult Programming, Care, SG Students, SG Kids, Women’s Bible Study.
- Ensure the maintenance, repair and upgrade of AVL systems throughout the SG campus, ensure the maintenance, organization and cleanliness of all tech areas.
- Assist in the oversight and training of SG Student and SG Kids tech volunteers
- Preparation and programming of relevant software and hardware (Vimeo, Church Online, Resi, Blackmagic, Allen & Health, Propresenter, Multitracks, Jands Vista).
- Lead the stage design team to produce compelling, modern stage designs 4-6 times yearly. Oversee the Christmas decorating of the SG Campus.
- Help the Executive Director and Worship Director develop and maintain the worship ministry budget.
- Serve as a member of a team that seeks to impact the world with the love of Jesus.
- Attends All-Staff meetings (approximately 3 times a year).
- All other responsibilities as agreed upon with direct leadership and/or Lead Pastor.
Leadership
- Must be a motivator of people and be able to lead with a humble heart.
- Be accessible and have an open-door policy with staff and volunteers.
- Attend all meetings required by the position.
- Be present during major church holidays, services and events being mindful to try and take vacations during slower seasons of the church year.
Qualifications
Core Competencies
- Be cooperative, considerate, and a good communicator.
- Works well in a team environment.
- Able to work in a fast paced, purpose driven environment.
- Able to keep confidentiality when dealing with staff, members, and volunteers.
- Needs to be neat and orderly in appearance.
- Open to constructive feedback and show flexibility.
- Able to troubleshoot challenging issues.
- Be able to address conflict and tension with grace.
Christian Life
- Must be an active and growing member of Shepherd’s Gate Church by attending worship faithfully, being involved in a small group, serving others regularly, and giving joyfully and sacrificially as the Lord leads.
Job Specific
- Knowledgeable to lead and equip a variety of volunteers in the areas of audio, video, lighting and livestreaming.
- Experience and creative skill in weekly media preparation and presentation (slides, transitions, videos, etc.).
- Ability to “read the room” and optimize worship service environments and plans accordingly.
- Able to work and plan in advance, not last minute.
- Able to understand and operate the AVL equipment on the SG Campus.
- Able to diagnose technical issues quickly and efficiently.
- Posess broad knowledge of common AVL operations, procedures, and solutions for larger organizations with performance spaces.
Technology Skills
- Demonstrates basic competency in common software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, calendar, and video conferencing.
- Willing to learn SG specific software applications.
Education Level
- Associate’s degree or higher and 2-5 plus years relevant experience
*A note about pay scale: Indeed wants a pay range, so we've posted the typical range for our tech directors. However, official offers are generated through a well established process taking many factors into account, such as education, experience, previous applicant pay scale, current SG staff pay scale, and more. Bottom line, we care about offering a fair wage and work hard to achieve that goal. The range listed does not reflect a very strong benefit package, which includes excellent health insurance with no employee contribution, dental, vision, retirement fund, yearly bonuses and raises, and more.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
