Worship & Production Operations Manager

Highlands Ranch, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,503.00 - $75,754.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Cherry Hills Community Church (CHCC) is a vibrant and Christ-centered community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong commitment to spiritual growth, CHCC has established itself as a leading faith community that supports worship, community engagement, and personal transformation. The church focuses on creating meaningful worship experiences, fostering deep relationships, and encouraging servant leadership among its members and staff. Cherry Hills Community Church is dedicated to serving not only its congregation but also the broader community through various ministries and events that inspire faith and promote unity. As a dynamic institution committed to excellence, CHCC embraces modern technologies and collaborative approaches to ministry, enabling it to meet the evolving needs of its diverse membership.

The Worship & Production Operations Manager role at Cherry Hills Community Church offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to provide operational leadership and ministry coordination within the Worship and Production departments. This position plays a critical role in translating the ministry vision of CHCC into actionable plans, ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of daily operations, and supporting a wide range of worship services, rehearsals, seasonal events, and special ministry initiatives. By overseeing ministry operations, event logistics, planning processes, communication, vendor relationships, and resource stewardship, the Worship & Production Operations Manager helps create an environment where both staff and volunteers can thrive.

The role acts as the primary operational liaison for the Worship and Production ministries, working closely with various church departments, school personnel, ministry leaders, vendors, and volunteers to meet the ministry’s operational needs. This partnership enables the Worship and Production leadership to focus on shepherding their teams, developing ministry strategies, and advancing the church's long-term vision while relying on solid operational support. Responsibilities include managing departmental calendars, coordinating schedules, planning workflows, communicating effectively with all stakeholders, handling vendor agreements, and ensuring financial stewardship.

Success in this position requires strong project management skills, the ability to anticipate and address operational challenges proactively, and a commitment to maintaining excellence in every aspect of the ministry’s work. The Worship & Production Operations Manager also champions professional and timely communication with volunteers, contract musicians, and ministry partners, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values and mission of Cherry Hills Community Church. This role supports a variety of weekend services, rehearsals, and special events, ensuring all logistical elements are in place for seamless execution.

Additionally, the position upholds the spiritual and cultural values of CHCC, requiring active membership and a Christ-centered, servant-hearted attitude. The candidate is expected to lead by example, demonstrating humility, care, and a commitment to personal spiritual growth. While this role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities, the impact on the effectiveness and quality of the worship and production ministries is significant through collaboration and operational excellence. This is a full-time position based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, requiring occasional evening, weekend, and holiday availability. The successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and align with CHCC’s mission and values.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in operations, administration, project coordination, event management, or ministry support
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously
Experience exercising sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making within organizational guidelines
Experience managing operational details, schedules, communications, and administrative processes with high accuracy
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Ministry Leadership, Communications, Event Management, or related field preferred
Experience supporting a church, nonprofit, educational institution, or ministry environment preferred
Experience coordinating budgets, invoices, purchasing processes, contracts, or vendor relationships preferred
Familiarity with worship ministry, production environments, or church operations preferred
Musical background or experience working alongside worship ministries preferred.

Job Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Strong project management and organizational skills
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across departments
Strong attention to detail with commitment to operational excellence
Ability to evaluate competing requests and make recommendations
Experience utilizing project management systems
Familiarity with Planning Center Online, Monday.com, or Church Community Builder preferred
Demonstrated commitment to responsible stewardship of ministry resources
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
Available for evenings, weekends, or holidays
Must be located in commutable distance to Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Must pass a CHCC background check.

Job Duties

Lead the operational planning and coordination of the Worship and Production departments by translating leadership vision into actionable plans
Proactively anticipate operational needs by maintaining forward-looking planning processes
Coordinate operational planning and execution of worship services, rehearsals, seasonal experiences, and special projects
Serve as the primary operational liaison partnering with internal ministries, school personnel, vendors, and ministry partners
Manage departmental calendars, planning schedules, space reservations, and operational workflows
Facilitate departmental planning processes by documenting decisions and managing project workflows
Develop and manage professional communication for volunteers, contract musicians, vendors, and ministry partners
Evaluate requests impacting Worship and Production departments by assessing scheduling and available resources
Coordinate relationships with contract musicians, vendors, service providers, and ministry partners
Oversee operational readiness for Worship and Production events including production support, equipment, transportation, and hospitality
Monitor ministry expenditures, process invoices, reconcile financial documents, and maintain budget tracking
Research products, services, vendors, and resources
Support weekend services, rehearsals, and special events as operational point person
Maintain confidentiality and communicate with sensitivity and discretion
Actively participate in meetings, Chapel, Teachings, and church-wide events
Provide a warm and welcoming presence to guests and ministry partners
Uphold CHCC’s mission with a Christ-centered, servant-hearted attitude.