Audio/Visual Technician
Job Description Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a strong Christian individual with experience and knowledge to operate audio, video, visual and lighting requirements for Mount Vernon Baptist Church. This position will support all Sunday, Wednesday evening, Thursday evening programming and special worship services as needed. The right candidate should have experience in some combination of the following: audio engineering, video production/editing, stage lighting, live-streaming.
Hours Requirement: 20 hours/week Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience
Supervised by: Director of Technical Arts Skills
Required: • Bachelor’s degree in field preferred • 1-3 years of experience serving in a local church or Christian organization • Detail oriented and highly organized • Good people skills • Punctual and reliable • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Effective troubleshooter • General knowledge and expertise in Audio, Video, Visual, & Lighting (such as IMAG, Pro-presenter and mixing vocals) • Willingness to work under the direction of other leaders. • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Job Description: • Operate equipment as needed during worship services, rehearsals, and other programming • Assist with tech support needs and stage setup for events in the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall and Student Worship Center • Respond to AVL problems and other needs as they arise • Assist other departments maintain the working condition of their AVL equipment • Assist the Technical Director in maintaining all AVL equipment and address problems as needed. • Assist in maintaining and organizing in all AVL equipment closets • Provide support and set-up for AVL needs for other ministries • Other Duties as Assigned The preferred schedule will be • Sundays from 7am - as late as 7:30pm depending on the week • Wednesday evenings 4pm - 8pm • Thursday evenings 4pm - 8pm • Fridays and Saturdays as needed (substituting for Wednesdays and/or Thursdays) • There is a need for increased hours during holidays and large production events, especially in the month of December. Responsibilities Assist the Director of Technical Arts in running equipment and managing a team of A/V volunteers.
Qualifications: Have a strong knowledge and 3-5 years of experience with either Sound Engineering, Video Production and/or Live Broadcasting. Experience with a lift or working on a catwalk is a plus. Be able to lift 40-50 pounds safely. Have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to serving His church