What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Production Associate position at Hunter Street Baptist Church?
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OUR PURPOSE
Hunter Street Baptist Church exists to lead people to Jesus Christ, and church membership, develop them to Christ-like maturity, equip them for ministry and send them on mission in order to magnify God.
Production Associate Job Description
FLSA Status: Exempt / Full Time Schedule: Sunday - Thursday
Reports to: Production Director
Direct Reports: None
Job Summary
The Production Associate will work with audio, video, and lighting systems for Hunter Street Baptist Church (HSBC), ensuring optimal setup and execution for events. This full-time role involves planning technical requirements, managing production timelines, collaborating with ministry areas, and coordinating the implementation of systems and processes to deliver high-quality experiences. With guidance from the Production Director, will also be responsible for training and working with volunteers, providing support to ensure successful operations during events.
Relational Expectations
- Cultivates a positive outlook on life and maintains a spirit of gratitude.
- Influences others for the church’s best interests.
- Displays a servant’s heart, with the accompanying attitude and cooperation, within all departments of the church.
- Professional in communication, timeliness, appearance, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Faithful in making disciples who make disciples.
Essential Functions
- Support all technical aspects of the church’s audio, video, and lighting systems—including maintenance and repair of systems.
- Administer systems and processes for event production support in collaboration and coordination with the media & communication team and other ministry areas.
- Collaborate with Production Director, Minister of Worship Arts, and the Senior Pastor to create high-quality worship experiences.
- Work with, train, and guide production volunteers.
- Work with production contractors and staff.
Qualifications and Skills
- Associate or bachelor’s degree (in AVL production and/or technical systems preferred). Additional work experience may offset educational requirement on a year for year basis.
- 5 years of audio production experience with large audiences to include 2-3 years of experience in church production or a related field, with a deep understanding of video and lighting systems.
- Experience using DiGiCo, Allen & Heath systems preferred.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with others to include staff and volunteers.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Understanding/ability to use project management software and other software used by Hunter Street Baptist Church and the media & communications team (ESpace, ClickUp, Adobe Suite, Planning Center Online, Microsoft Office).
- Proven ability to navigate complex situations, facilitate constructive dialogue, and reach mutually beneficial agreements through effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple venues and varying schedules.
- Strong commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Hunter Street Baptist Church.
Work Conditions
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, based on ministry needs.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods.
- Ability to multitask making progress on multiple projects.
- Ability to set up and tear down for large events dealing with production equipment.
- Ability to work both indoors and occasionally outside in hot (summer) and cold (winter) environments for special events, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please list audio consoles you are proficient with?
- Do you have experiencing mixing for large audiences?
- What is your experience serving with a church in production capacity?
Work Location: In person