Production Assistant Job at Church of the City New York, New York, NY

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  • Church of the City New York
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you eager to grow your skills in production while helping advance the mission of the Church in New York City? Do you believe that production and media can be powerful tools to inspire faith and foster connection?

Church of the City New York is looking for a Production Assistant to support our production team. This role offers hands-on experience with live events, services, and media, and is designed to be a learning opportunity where you will gain exposure to a variety of production elements in a ministry context.

If you have a heart to serve, a willingness to learn, and a passion for production, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Role Summary

The Production Assistant supports the technical and logistical needs of all church gatherings, including Sunday services, worship nights, conferences, and other special events. This position plays a hands-on role in assisting with audio, video, and lighting (AVL) operations while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.

The Production Assistant will help with the load-in, operation, and load-out of production equipment; prepare stage elements such as microphones and monitors; and support AVL positions during services, including ProPresenter, camera, audio, lighting, and video switching as trained. This role also involves assisting with equipment inventory, storage, and troubleshooting, while supporting volunteer teams through preparation, training, and communication.

In addition to providing critical production support, this position is designed to be a learning opportunity, offering exposure to a wide range of production skills and hands-on experience in a ministry context. The Production Assistant will work closely with the Production Manager and Technical Director to grow in technical ability, teamwork, and leadership within the production team.

Key Areas of Responsibility

● Assist with the load in operation, and load out of audio, video, and lighting equipment for all gatherings and events.

● Support production needs across all venues and spaces, including the auditorium, overflow rooms, and lobbies.

● Prepare stage elements, including microphones, monitors, cables, and speakers.

● Assist with operating or shadowing AVL positions during services, including running ProPresenter, camera operation, audio, lighting, and video switching.

● Maintain an organized, clean, and safe production environment.

● Drive a production truck to and from all venues.

● Serve alongside and support volunteer production teams during gatherings.

● Help track, store, inventory, and maintain production gear.

● Support troubleshooting and minor repairs on equipment, escalating larger issues to the Production Manager.

● Help prepare spaces and equipment for volunteer arrival and assist in training as requested.

● Participate in Production Team meetings, rehearsals, and training sessions.

● Schedule load in and load out volunteers and maintain updated training materials.

● Assist with production tasks for special events (prayer nights, worship nights, conferences, etc.).

● Perform basic system checks, firmware updates, or replacements during the week.

● Organize and prep gear for Sunday load-in, including labeling, testing, and packing equipment.

● Assist in resetting or maintaining storage spaces to ensure quick, efficient Sunday setups.

● Help prepare production run sheets, diagrams, stage plots, and checklists.

● Support volunteer communication and scheduling by preparing resources or sending reminders.

● Support other administrative and production projects as assigned by the TD.

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

A Christian in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, as evident in lifestyle. Subscribes to and is in full agreement with Church of the City’s Statement of Faith.

Required Competencies/Skills

● Experience with production in a church context

● Active driver's license

● Experienced in running FOH

● Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team

● Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

● Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Benefits

● Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

● Retirement Plan (403b)

● Life & AD&D Insurance

● Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)

● Paid Family Leave

● Training & Development

● Pre-tax transit and parking benefit

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Tags

Night shift, Sunday,

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