Event Production Manager

About the Job

The Event Production Manager is responsible for providing technical expertise and overseeing daily operations of AVL (Audio, Video, Lighting) systems in various CCU event venues. This role also includes aspects of business and facilities management, as well as direct involvement in technical systems, operations, and staff leadership in support of events and performances.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?
Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
We’re looking for candidates who have:
A college degree in an AV discipline or equivalent experience required. Professional certifications highly desirable.
Minimum of five or more years in live event productions and broadcast, as FOH engineer for theatrical productions, and in a stage management role.
Minimum of three or more years in technical direction; two or more year(s) in supervisory experience and knowledge of equipment maintenance.
Experience with audio processing and digital signal processing, micing techniques (i.e., instruments, vocalists), video signal flow, LED processing, PTZ cameras, and editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut), DMX, sACN, ArtNET protocols, and lighting fixture types.
Understanding of VLANs, IP addressing, subnets, routing, switching, filtering, unicast/multicast, and DSP system operation/configuration
Familiarity with control systems (Q-Sys, BSS, Lake, Armonia) and DSP systems.
Experience with overhead rigging principles.
Knowledge of video/audio integration.
An ability to manage live events, lead teams, and meet deadlines.
Strong customer service, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in ProPresenter, Microsoft Office, Zoom, live streaming platforms, and basic IT systems. Familiar with Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, and Dante platform (Dante Level 3 preferred). Ability to troubleshoot and optimize technical systems.
Key Job Duties
AVL Equipment Management: Oversee, maintain, and troubleshoot AVL systems across all CCU event venues, including the Event Center, Armstrong Building, Anschutz Student Center, and Leprino Hall.
Event Production: Design, set up, and operate audio, video, and lighting systems for events. Serve as production manager for events, ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation.
Team Leadership & Training: Lead and train AVL staff, including students, in event production, system operations, and safety procedures.
Technical Coordination: Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event execution and that all technical needs are met. Provide accurate estimates for equipment costs and setup times.
Vendor & Client Relations: Maintain relationships with vendors to support equipment and system upkeep and foster positive relationships with users and renters of facilities.
Student Education: Work closely with students, faculty, and staff to educate and integrate them in all aspects of event production, including equipment handling, rigging, and troubleshooting.
Facility and Resource Tracking: Monitor and report on equipment usage, personnel expenses, and resource allocation for event and production activities.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of AVL systems across campus and external events.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.

Faculty pay will be assigned by rank at a range of $60,000-$62,000. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Application Deadline: Position will be posted until filled.