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
At Central, we are blessed to have an extraordinary team of people pursuing our goal of leading people to discover and fully own faith in Jesus. We value each individual and strive to maintain a work environment based upon commitment, loyalty, teamwork, and trust.
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