What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Audio /Visual/Lighting Technichian position at First Presbyterian Church Hilton Head Island?
Audio/Video/Lighting Technician Job Description
Hours: 15-20 weekly with additional hours required for Easter and Christmas
Reports to: Audio/Video/Lighting Coordinator and Director of Music
Purpose: The Audio/Video/Lighting Technician helps the church accomplish its mission through the production of creative and inspiring services, special events and regular church programs and meetings.
General Description: The Audio/Video/Lighting Technician serves as part of the worship team during services. The Audio/Video/Lighting Technician helps to configure, operate, and troubleshoot all audio/video/lighting equipment used in the execution of services, special events and regular church programs and meetings. This includes a proficiency in sound, video and lighting equipment and software for connection to livestream and recording services. The position's primary work is on Sundays. Other working hours will vary depending on events scheduled at the church. Will include occasional evening work to support various events and functions. Extra hours will be required on holidays including Christmas Eve and Easter week.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as soundboard operator or live stream operator for worship services, mixing and managing sound to ensure optimal levels in room and on recording/livestream. Duties are shared with volunteer team and Audio/Video/Lighting Coordinator.
- Arrive prior to the scheduled event/activity time and begin review of service schedule and other information related to the service or special event.
- Ability to run a livestream for church services and special events.
- Ability to edit and upload recording of the livestream.
- Set up and install equipment such as microphones, speakers, video screening, projectors, video/audio monitors, recording equipment, mixing board, wires, cables etc.
- Check and replace batteries as needed in wireless microphones and other equipment.
- Operate lighting systems by selecting preset scenes.
- Communicate with other Staff and Worship Team members to produce the service/special event as planned, and to understand translation and video cues to minimize distractions during the worship service.
- Attend CrossRoads Worship band rehearsal to configure/test sound
- Attend Staff and Worship Team meetings and training sessions as needed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues and media system problems.
- Power down/secure equipment at the end of practices and services.
- Assist other ministries with their audio and video needs.
- Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Experience mixing live sound using a digital console. Experience with Midas M32/Behringer X32 used at FPCHHI is a plus.
- Able to carry 40 pounds and deploy and store audio cables, microphones and other audio equipment.
- Organized and able to manage time and multiple projects effectively.
- Committed to improvement, seeks and receives constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Sundays?
Ability to Commute:
- Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26