Job Overview
THE ROLE AT A GLANCE We are seeking a Technical Arts Director who is passionate about using audio, video, lighting, and creative production to support the proclamation of God's Word and the worship life of Snohomish Community Church. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves Jesus, thrives in live production environments, and enjoys building and shepherding volunteer teams. The Technical Arts Director will oversee all AVL systems and production elements for weekend services and ministry events while cultivating excellence, clarity, and creativity in how SCC communicates the gospel.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO SCC At SCC, we believe excellence in communication bolsters faithful gospel proclamation. Every sermon, song, testimony, and ministry moment is supported through technical arts. We want people leaving our events and services, not with the ‘wow factor' of an amazing production, but with a growing awe of our amazing God. In a visually driven and technology-saturated culture, this role helps remove distractions and create environments where people can clearly hear, see, and respond to the truth of Scripture. The Technical Arts Director plays a vital role in shaping worship environments that are distraction-free, Christ-centered, and mission-aligned.
ABOUT SNOHOMISH COMMUNITY CHURCH Snohomish Community Church is a thriving, multigenerational church located in Snohomish, Washington — where the suburbs meet the countryside. Since being planted in 1993, SCC has grown to serve more than 1,600 weekly worshipers. We are marked by:
- A strong commitment to expository preaching
- Deep engagement in Life Groups (700+ connected)
- Robust children's and student ministries
- A global missions presence reaching 25+ countries
- A clear mission: "Disciples of Jesus who make disciples."
Love and trust are at the heart of our staff culture—SCC is an incredible place to work. People are valued, supported, and given the opportunity and freedom to grow.
Job Description
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Lead and oversee all aspects of SCC's audio, video, and lighting systems (AVL)
- Supervise needed technical staff roles as required to service all technical needs of SCC's ministries
- Serve as, or delegate, the duties of Production Director for weekend service direction
- Support all SCC ministries and events with AVL planning and execution
- Collaborate closely on the design and implementation of the AVL systems in our new 1,000-seat auditorium to be built in 2027
- Collaborate closely with the Worship Pastor to align technical and musical elements
- Recruit, train, schedule, and shepherd volunteer production teams
- Supervise the maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading of AVL systems and equipment utilized by church ministries
- Supervise aspects of Information Technology (IT), including VOIP phones
- Supervise the capture and post-production of ministry video content
- Assist in stage design and creative environmental elements for churchwide events
- Ensure preparedness for special services (Easter, Christmas, conferences, etc.)
- Stay current with ministry and industry trends in technical arts
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Spiritual & Character Qualifications
- A growing, evident relationship with Jesus Christ
- Agreement with SCC's doctrinal statement and values
- Servant-hearted leadership with the ability to build and develop teams
- Calm, steady presence under pressure
- Strong relational and communication skills
Technical & Professional Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of AVL leadership experience (church experience preferred)
- Proficiency in digital audio consoles, lighting systems, and presentation software (e.g., ProPresenter)
- Experience in live production environments
- Familiarity with video recording and editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, etc.)
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage systems, schedules, and volunteers with excellence
Preferred
- Experience in stage design and creative environments
- Graphic design familiarity (Canva, Photoshop, etc.)
- Background in worship ministry
- Experience in a church of similar size and scope
SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a 40-hour per week, exempt position that includes:
- Sunday production (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM typical)
- Thursday late shift (12:00 PM – 8:30 PM typical)
- Standard weekday hours (generally 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Regular evening and weekend responsibilities
Work is primarily on-campus in worship and production environments. The role includes exposure to loud audio levels, stage lighting, lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs), and live-event pressure. WHO YOU ARE You love the church. You see technical arts as ministry, not just mechanics. You enjoy solving problems before others notice them. You can zoom out strategically while still tightening cables backstage. You care as much about shepherding volunteers as you do about sound quality. WHY JOIN SCC? We believe staff should love where they serve.
- Healthy, team-oriented staff culture
- Strong relational leadership and a clear mission
- Thriving volunteer base
- Growing church with long-term stability
- Opportunity to shape the future of worship and communication at SCC
If you are passionate about using your technical gifts to serve the local church and advance the gospel, we would love to hear from you.