The Assistant Technical Director supports the Technical Director in all areas of the Technical Arts Department, with a primary focus on the operation, maintenance,and development of technical systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring that CLA’s audio, video, lighting, and media systems function reliably and safely for all services and events.
About CLA
Christian Life Assembly (CLA) is a vibrant community with a team of talented, hard-working, and collaborative individuals who are missionally focused on seeing lives transformed through the work of God. We are passionate about being part of this transformation and are looking for someone to join us in this mission.
Job Overview
The Assistant Technical Director supports the Technical Director in all areas of the Technical Arts Department, with a primary focus on the operation, maintenance,and development of technical systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring that CLA’s audio, video, lighting, and media systems function reliably and safely for all services and events. The Assistant TD also provides hands-on support for live production, trains volunteers and staff, and contributes to the long-term health and innovation of CLA’s technical infrastructure.
Salary Range: $38,000 - 42,000
Key Responsibilities
Technical Systems Management
- Maintain, repair, and upgrade audio, video, lighting, and media systems across all CLA campuses.
- Ensure all technical equipment is clean, organized, and in proper working condition.
- Assist in the design and implementation of new technical infrastructure and system improvements.
- Maintain accurate documentation of system layouts, signal flow, and equipment inventory.
Event & Service Support
- Operate or supervise operation of technical systems during services and events.
- Support the Technical Director and Service Producer in preparing systems for Sunday services.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real time during live events.
- Coordinate with ministry teams to ensure technical needs are met for special events.
Supporting Other Ministries
- Foster cooperative working relationships within and outside the department, including other ministries of CLA, outside agencies, and other service providers.
- Provide technical support to other ministries and external groups as directed by the Technical Director.
Volunteer Community and Team Culture
- Assist in training volunteers and staff on the proper use of technical systems.
- Provide ongoing coaching and support to build technical confidence and competence.
- Help foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and spiritual service within the volunteer team.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the Technical Director and other departments to ensure alignment of technical needs.
- Support the implementation of technical elements for creative projects and ministry initiatives.
- Participate in planning and design meetings when required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of live production systems (audio, video, lighting, media).
- Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of technical equipment.
- Ability to train and support volunteers with varying levels of technical experience.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Capable of identifying and completing tasks independently.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure during live events.
- Familiarity with production tools (e.g., ProPresenter, Planning Center, Allen & Heath/Digico digital consoles).
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a heart for ministry.
Behavioral Competencies
Spiritual Focus: To live an authentic and growing Christian life.
CLA Focus: Ability and willingness to align one’s behaviour with the overall mission and strategies of CLA:
Mission: Joining God in transforming our lives, neighbourhoods, nation, and world.
Strategies:- GATHER: Regularly attend CLA’s Sunday church services.
- GROW: Engage in meaningful, growing relationship with God and other Christ-followers in CLA.
- SERVE: Volunteer my time and talents to serve others in or through CLA.
- GO: Share my faith through love and good deeds in my neighbourhood and world.
Service Focus: Desire to focus one’s efforts on discovering, meeting, and serving the needs of others as they align with ministry focus and goals.
Teamwork: Work cooperatively within teams, work groups, and across CLA to achieve overall vision and goals.
Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse situations.
Problem Solving: Ability to review situations, organize information, identify key factors, and generate solutions.
Leadership: Belief in the vision and ability to communicate it to others in a way that promotes team morale, productivity, and commitment to the mission.
Developing Others: Genuine interest and desire to foster development of others through coaching, supervising performance, and mentoring.
Relationship Building: Able to establish and build rapport with others within the overall objectives of the ministry.
Accountability: Setting high standards of performance and holding team members, clients, and agencies accountable for results and actions.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in live production or technical systems management preferred.Experience in a church or ministry setting is an asset.Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience with AV systems.Proven ability to lead, train, and support volunteers.Committed to the mission and values of CLA Church.
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If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Experience in church ministry is a plus but not required.
Note: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
