Job Details

Lighting Manager

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.
• The estimated pay rate for this position is $72,000-$80,000 per year, depending on experience.