Production Assistant (lighting focus)
EastLake Church (Chula Vista, CA)
Join Our Production Team!
Are you passionate about creating high-quality productions and working behind the scenes to bring ideas to life? We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Production Department! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us make an impact through outstanding production work.
Department: Production
Status: Part-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Reports to: Production Director
Level: $18-22 /hr depending on proven experience
Hours:10 to 20 hours per week
Sunday 6:00am-2pm
Monday As Needed
Tuesday As Needed
Wednesday As Needed (evening service rehearsal)
Thursday 12:30-8:30pm (Church On Thursday evening service)
Saturday As Needed
Issue/Revision Date: August 07, 2025
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports directly to the Production Director. Employee seeks authorization for broad scope of tasks.
SCOPE & DIMENSIONS:
The Production Assistant supports the technical and creative execution of worship services, events, and ministry activities at Eastlake Church. This role works closely with the Production Director, worship leaders, and ministry teams to ensure excellence and consistency in visual, lighting, and stage operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program light show on GrandMA3 lighting console.
- Program motion mapping on Pro Video Player to trigger with lighting console.
- Contribute to the visual flow of worship services in 1,200 seat auditorium.
- Leadership: recruit and lead production volunteers.
- Assist preparing and printing grids, message notes, host script and distribute.
- Assist in rehearsal and pre-service rehearsals along with other service preparation.
- Assist in creating ProPresenter show for services; assist in uploading content to Google Drive for the Community Church Movement.
- Stay in the room throughout each service operating the lighting and LED wall systems.
- Assist in repairs, maintenance and upgrades to lights and production equipment as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
- Must be an active member of Eastlake Church, embracing and supporting our mission, vision, and values.
- Gear & Software Knowledge: Be able to learn and teach on GrandMA3, ProPresenter, Pro Video Player, etc.
- Experience with various lighting fixtures and rigs and DMX signal paths.
- Two years experience in related environment.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks as required by the role.
- Mobile – In and out of office to ensure task completion
- Overtime hours as required by ministry needs
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- As a staff person at Eastlake Community Church, I agree to abide by all the provisions of the Employee Handbook.
- The Church reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities.
- This position is classified by the Church as a Part-Time paid position and is Non-Exempt from the overtime provisions, as stated in Employee Handbook.