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Job description
Happy Trails Christian Fellowship (Surprise, AZ) – Director of Media Production & IT
Happy Trails Christian Fellowship ( is a thriving, non-denominational church with remarkable unity and spiritual vitality – a congregation representing more than 30 denominational backgrounds worshiping together in harmony, firmly committed to teaching God’s Word directly from the Bible. The church is located within Happy Trails Resort, a vibrant 55+ active adult community of approximately 3,500 residents in Surprise, Arizona (on the western edge of the Phoenix metro). Many members are “snowbirds,” so in-person attendance grows to 400 during the winter season, averages around 150 mid-summer, and the church reaches another 200–300 people weekly through its strong and growing online ministry.
The online congregation is growing, and the church is looking for a full-time person to fill a new position as Director of Media Production & IT – supporting all ministries with weekly in-house and online livestream production as well as special events (Easter, Christmas, and Memorials). This is a fun, loving staff looking for someone seeking a long-term position. The role reports to the Pastors, Board of Directors President, and Webmaster.
Job Profile
Full time / Regular / Exempt
Own all technical aspects of weekend and special services
Lead, recruit, train, and schedule volunteers; work weekly with the Choir Director, Worship Team, Setup Team, and Tech Team
Manage the technical and creative aspects of production – setup and teardown, cameras, lighting, videography, and design for various production environments
Manage the church networks, hardware, and software management platforms (Apple, Mosyle, YouTube, apps, etc.)
Manage all equipment required to run the livestream and in-house production, and the budget allocated to A/V and IT
Assist on occasion with video editing, audio recording, and slide creation; collaborate with teams to provide training and technical support
Participate in weekly staff meetings and support all-church functions; additional duties as assigned by the Pastor, Board President, or Webmaster
Schedule: typically Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, with late-evening setup during high season – high season (Oct–Mar) is extremely busy with longer hours, while the off-season allows substantially fewer hours
Physical demands include prolonged standing, stairs, equipment setup/teardown, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Qualifications
Above reproach in all areas of character, equivalent to 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5, with a deep love for the Lord and His people
A heart for senior adults and a willingness to minister to their needs
Alignment with Happy Trails Christian Fellowship’s non-denominational, Bible-based conservative Christian theology
If married, a believing spouse who fully supports the ministry and its odd hours
Must live in the Surprise, AZ area and be able to be on-site as needed
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a live production environment, with strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability recruiting, training, and developing volunteer teams
Proficiency with professional audio, video, and lighting systems (Blackmagic, Behringer X32, PTZ Optics cameras, lighting equipment) and livestream software (Subsplash, ATEM MixEffect Pro, OBS)
Proficiency with common production and office applications on Apple equipment; familiar with AI programs
Knowledgeable about worship production best practices; strong written and spoken communication; a team player with a positive attitude
Compensation & Benefits
$40,000–$60,000 per year, based on experience
About the Area
Happy Trails Resort is a welcoming 55+ gated community centered around an 18-hole golf course with a vibrant social life – pools and spas, pickleball, tennis, a fitness center, specialty clubs, and professional musical performances January through March; it’s often described as “a summer camp for seniors.” The city of Surprise sits on the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, offering big-city amenities – professional sports, theater, arts, and world-class medical care – with small-town safety, comfort, and convenience.
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Worksite address
surprise, AZ, 85379, US
Who can apply
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