Do you have a talent for lighting and want to use it to create meaningful worship spaces? We are looking for someone who can design and manage lighting systems in a large auditorium to help enhance worship services and other church events in order to elevate the name of Jesus.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operational Focus

Serve as the primary programmer of lighting systems for events in the Worship Center and other production-heavy venues at the Lake Forest Campus. You will also support weekly mid-week events and system maintenance, and serve as the project lead for set builds. This includes LED wall and Resolume Arena management and operation.

Developmental Focus

Recruit, train, and schedule lighting volunteers for the Lake Forest Worship Center.

Administrative Focus

Report and manage repairs of lighting system equipment, conduct regular check-ins with lighting team volunteers, and manage lighting rental contracts for all needs outside of Lake Forest resources.

Leadership and Oversight

Provide care and oversight to staff and volunteers, training and serving in lighting.

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

2 years of experience with high-end lighting systems.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented to produce excellence in service execution.
Proficient in programming a high fixture count/moving heads and utilizing advanced scene management.
In-depth knowledge of large format Lighting and Display Systems and related equipment.
College degree or equitable experience is desired.

WHAT WE OFFER

Highly competitive benefits plans. Health plans with employee low deductible medical (EPO and PPO), dental, and vision coverage.
403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
Generous holiday and paid time off plans, including a paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Saddleback Church’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity and budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. The estimated pay rate for this position is $72,000-$80,000 per year, depending on experience. We will provide a pay rate within our salary structure that fits a candidate’s qualifications and experience for the job. The posted wage range does not guarantee a specific job offer.

Saddleback Church is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Saddleback Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment, which is central to our mission.

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