Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Convoy of Hope is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to serving those in need around the world through acts of kindness and support. Founded on the principles of faith and compassion, it operates with a strong spiritual foundation where every team member is considered a minister of the Gospel. Convoy of Hope views employment not just as a job, but as a sacred calling to serve others by integrating faith into daily work and relationships. The organization fosters an environment where team members are encouraged to pray and provide spiritual care to others including employees, donors, guests, and the communities they serve. This deep commitment to ministry and faith is interwoven into all aspects of the organization’s mission and operations.
The Live Production Director role at Convoy of Hope is a critical leadership position that supports the ministry by ensuring the success of the organization’s live events through excellent technical and creative direction. This individual oversees the coordination and execution of various events at the Global Headquarters, the COH Gathering services, and Adventures, emphasizing high standards aligned with Convoy of Hope’s mission and brand values. This role requires comprehensive oversight of audio, video, lighting, and event production teams, ensuring all elements work seamlessly together to create impactful and spiritually enriching experiences for attendees and participants.
As the Live Production Director, the incumbent will be responsible for guiding and leading the live production team from the initial planning stages to live event execution. This includes managing all technical and operational details to uphold a consistent quality standard. The role demands a balance of hands-on technical involvement and strategic leadership, focusing on safety, team performance, and production quality. The director will also collaborate closely with internal teams like Marketing & Communications and IT to ensure the production solutions meet event goals effectively.
The Director will lead staffing decisions, equipment procurement, and scope setting for events of varying sizes, maintaining readiness and scalability within the production processes. They are tasked with building a reserve team that includes volunteers and contractors to expand capacity and flexibility in live production. Continuous evaluation of event outcomes to improve workflows, systems, and team effectiveness will form a key part of the position. The role also emphasizes the importance of spiritual integration, with expectations that the Director embodies Christ-like character and supports the ministry objectives of Convoy of Hope.
In summary, this position at Convoy of Hope offers a unique opportunity for a skilled live production professional committed to faith-based service to contribute meaningfully to an organization making a global impact. The Live Production Director not only manages complex technical productions but also plays a vital role in nurturing a team aligned with the organization's Christian values and mission, ensuring every live event becomes an inspiring ministry encounter. This role demands both technical expertise and a strong spiritual commitment, fostering a work environment where faith and professional excellence coexist harmoniously.
The Live Production Director role at Convoy of Hope is a critical leadership position that supports the ministry by ensuring the success of the organization’s live events through excellent technical and creative direction. This individual oversees the coordination and execution of various events at the Global Headquarters, the COH Gathering services, and Adventures, emphasizing high standards aligned with Convoy of Hope’s mission and brand values. This role requires comprehensive oversight of audio, video, lighting, and event production teams, ensuring all elements work seamlessly together to create impactful and spiritually enriching experiences for attendees and participants.
As the Live Production Director, the incumbent will be responsible for guiding and leading the live production team from the initial planning stages to live event execution. This includes managing all technical and operational details to uphold a consistent quality standard. The role demands a balance of hands-on technical involvement and strategic leadership, focusing on safety, team performance, and production quality. The director will also collaborate closely with internal teams like Marketing & Communications and IT to ensure the production solutions meet event goals effectively.
The Director will lead staffing decisions, equipment procurement, and scope setting for events of varying sizes, maintaining readiness and scalability within the production processes. They are tasked with building a reserve team that includes volunteers and contractors to expand capacity and flexibility in live production. Continuous evaluation of event outcomes to improve workflows, systems, and team effectiveness will form a key part of the position. The role also emphasizes the importance of spiritual integration, with expectations that the Director embodies Christ-like character and supports the ministry objectives of Convoy of Hope.
In summary, this position at Convoy of Hope offers a unique opportunity for a skilled live production professional committed to faith-based service to contribute meaningfully to an organization making a global impact. The Live Production Director not only manages complex technical productions but also plays a vital role in nurturing a team aligned with the organization's Christian values and mission, ensuring every live event becomes an inspiring ministry encounter. This role demands both technical expertise and a strong spiritual commitment, fostering a work environment where faith and professional excellence coexist harmoniously.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in production or equivalent preferred
- Five plus years experience in live production environments including video lighting and audio operation
- Ability to lead technical teams in high-pressure live-event execution
- Comprehensive knowledge of production software such as ProPresenter Resolume Disguise
- Strong understanding of live production and safety guidelines
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness to travel up to 25 percent annually
- Possess a valid driver's license
Job Qualifications
- Five plus years experience in live production environments including video lighting and audio operation
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in high-pressure live-event execution for events of varying size and complexity
- Comprehensive knowledge of production software such as ProPresenter Resolume Disguise and other relevant tools
- Strong understanding of live production including video lighting and sound while ensuring creative and technical requirements are met and following safety guidelines
- Clear and effective communicator who can align teams before events and provide decisive direction during execution
- Ability to balance hands-on production involvement with responsibility for team leadership and overall event outcomes
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with internal teams vendors and stakeholders
- Willingness to travel for events that require live production support up to but not limited to 25 percent of the year
- Strong analytical abilities in a live production environment with the ability to analyze the needs of Convoy's various departments and collaboratively work to determine solutions for their production needs
- Possess a valid driver's license
Job Duties
- Sets the technical and creative direction for Global Headquarters live events and COH Adventures ensuring consistency excellence and alignment with Convoy of Hope's mission and brand
- Leads onsite event production from planning through execution including production design rehearsals and live-event decision-making
- Provides leadership and direction to the live production team establishing clear expectations priorities and roles for each event
- Serves as the primary point of contact for live production outcomes including technical quality safety and team performance
- Guides production planning by determining appropriate staffing levels equipment needs and production scope for events of varying size and complexity
- Works closely with Marketing and Communications IT and other internal COH teams to translate event goals into effective production solutions
- Coaches and develops production staff through feedback problem-solving and hands-on leadership during events and preparation
- Addresses technical or personnel challenges in real time and makes final calls when adjustments are needed
- Develops a live production reserve team made up of internal team members volunteers and contracted staff to expand the capacity of the live production team
- Establishes and maintains production processes that support consistency readiness and scalability across events
- Evaluates post-event performance to identify improvements in systems workflows and team effectiveness
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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