Audio Technician

First Presbyterian Church Champaign302 West Church, Champaign, IL 61820Part-timePay

• Negotiable

Job type

• Part-time 5-10 hours per week

Full job description

Location: First Presbyterian Church, Champaign, IL

Job Summary

Responsible for setting up and striking audio equipment, running audio mixer, and troubleshooting of equipment for one weekly Sunday worship service, holidays, and periodic special events.

Specific job responsibilities:

• Oversee the audio elements of the services, including as needed: digital audio mixer, microphones, and audio accessories.
• Meet with pastoral and music staff to plan necessary equipment setup. Set up all audio equipment for services and special events.
• Administer, update, and maintain all audio equipment used for services and events. Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise, including the need for repairs or replacement of audio equipment and accessories in the worship spaces. Report to Tech Committee Chair for approval.
• Train new volunteers to operate audio equipment. The Worship Committee is responsible for recruiting volunteers.
• Record and edit audio file of services for radio distribution, when needed. Confer with AV Technician prior to Services.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Negotiable

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with digital audio mixer, and other audio

accessories. Familiarity or experience with the audio equipment currently used at the First Presbyterian Church Champaign is preferred

(Midas/Behringer M32/X32).

• Audio editing skills
• Background in audio technologies

Work Hours

5-10 hours per week, mostly on Sunday mornings

Functional Expectations

• Must be available Sundays 7:00 am-11:00 am. Make arrangements for appropriate substitutes when attendance is not possible.
• Must also be available Christmas Eve for 3 services (4 pm, 7 pm and 9 pm), Maundy Thursday, and Easter Sunday
• Be available for some additional special events, day, or evening, with ample notice given. Arrange for an appropriate substitute when attendance is not possible.

Proposed Starting Date: As soon as possible. Contact Information for Applicants:

info@firstpres.church

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

FPCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

Application Opened: 03/28/2024

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.90 - $22.76 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekends only

Ability to Relocate:

• Champaign, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person