Full-Time Position

Campus: Central Support

Reports To: Production Director

Job Description

The Lighting Designer supports Central Christian Church's mission and vision by ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of lighting and visuals across all campuses. Reporting to the Production Director, this role operates, maintains, and continuously improves lighting systems in multiple environments.

In addition to hands-on technical and creative responsibilities, the Lighting Designer serves as a Project Manager for the Systems & Design Team—overseeing system upgrades, installations, and cross-campus initiatives to ensure excellence in execution and alignment with church-wide goals.

Essential Job Functions

Lighting system design, maintenance, and optimization across all campuses

Responsible for lighting and visual programming for weekend services and events

LED wall and processor maintenance

Set design

Project design, management, and implementation of projects assigned

Provides support to Production Managers and Weekend Producers in diagnosing problems and upgrading systems

Supports all-team projects and initiatives

Production support/coverage as needed/available

Be available to provide support, volunteer training, and technical coaching at your assigned campus for weekend services.

Support for all-church events

Qualifications

Character & Chemistry

Driven to Reach Others – Fueled by a genuine passion for connecting with those who feel lost or in need of hope, eager to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Living with Integrity – Strives to be authentic and trustworthy in all areas of life, aiming to lead by example and stay true to personal values.

Invested in the Church Community – Either already an active part of Central Christian Church or excited to become one, fully embracing and living out the church’s six core values.

Supporting the Church’s Mission – Believes in the vision of Central Christian Church and is committed to giving at least 10% of income to help make that vision a reality.

Competency

Guest-Focused – Genuinely cares about creating positive experiences, always aiming to exceed the expectations of both team members and guests.

People-Oriented – Enjoys connecting with people from all backgrounds, building strong, trusting relationships through open, clear communication that feels natural and easy for everyone.

Eager to Grow – Passionate about personal growth, open to feedback, and continually seeking ways to build on strengths and improve where possible.

Gets Things Done – Driven and energetic, naturally takes action to bring ideas to life and encourages others to stay motivated and focused on results.

Flexible and Adaptable – Embraces change with a can-do attitude, quickly adjusting plans and resources to stay on track and deliver.

Thrives in a Busy Environment – Energized by a fast-paced setting, skilled at juggling multiple projects and working side-by-side with others to achieve shared goals.

Experience & Working Conditions

Minimum 2 years of leadership experience

Experience working in ministry is preferred but not required

Experience working in a live production environment

Experience rigging equipment

Experience in software used by team, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office products, Monday.com, GroupMe

Advanced working knowledge in key AVL production systems, including but not limited to – ProPresenter, Resolume, Ross Video products, Bitfocus Companion, Blackmagic products

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Standing for extended periods