Overview
The Gaffer plays a hands-on role in capturing testimonies with excellence by supporting the Production team wherever needed, with a primary focus on lighting and on-set assistance. This volunteer should have experience with basic two- and three-point lighting setups and be ready to assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and overall production flow. The Gaffer helps ensure each recording environment is distraction-free, visually compelling, and professionally executed, stewarding each testimony with care, clarity, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Production team with lighting and on-set support for testimony recordings, including basic two- and three-point lighting setups.
- Transport, set up, adjust, and break down lighting and related production equipment
- Help ensure safe, efficient, and distraction-free lighting conditions across varied recording environments
- Work collaboratively during shoots to make real-time adjustments as needed to support the overall production
- Travel with the local Production team to recording sites as ministry needs arise
- Maintain, handle, and care for production gear with responsibility and respect.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong understanding of basic lighting for video, including familiarity with two- and three-point setups
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and move production equipment as needed
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented, with a servant-hearted approach to collaboration
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, with a teachable and willing-to-learn mindset
- Prior experience in video production or photography is a plus, but not required
Spiritual Requirements
• Professing faith in Jesus Christ
• Desire to serve and support the storytelling mission
• Willingness to represent Christ through excellence and humility
Equipment Requirements: Volunteers must have access to their own laptop/computer and personal cell phone to complete tasks for this role.
