What are the responsibilities and job description for the MTC Media Technician position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.' Media Technician is an entry to intermediate support individual contributor responsible for basic MTC Media needs including setting up and running audio/visual equipment for meetings, firesides, devotionals, conferences, etc.
Responsibilities
Reports to supervisor level in Publishing Services department
Sets up audio/visual equipment for large group meetings, firesides, devotionals, video conferences, and any other miscellaneous meetings.
Operates cameras, laptop computers, projectors and audio equipment
May Be Assigned With Additional Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.' Media Technician is an entry to intermediate support individual contributor responsible for basic MTC Media needs including setting up and running audio/visual equipment for meetings, firesides, devotionals, conferences, etc.
Responsibilities
Reports to supervisor level in Publishing Services department
Sets up audio/visual equipment for large group meetings, firesides, devotionals, video conferences, and any other miscellaneous meetings.
Operates cameras, laptop computers, projectors and audio equipment
May Be Assigned With Additional Responsibilities
- Assists in the troubleshooting of audio/visual equipment
- Understands and troubleshoots the complex technical issues such as large system design, signal flow, and equipment maintenance.
- Tests and repairs broken equipment
- Installs hardware and equipment, including running cables, installing wall-mount flat panels
- Sets up the more complex meetings that are held in the gym.
- Assists other team members and attends meetings
- Keeps technical facilities clean and organized
- Assists in supervising other media technicians.
- May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Pass Media Technician Certification Test (administered by the MTC Media Department)
- Solid understanding of audio/visual concepts
- Ability to provide a positive customer experience
- Basic computer skills, as well as familiarity with Office Suite, Google search, Drop Box, etc.
- Willing to be team player
- Ability to handle high-stress situations
- Ability to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
- To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.
- Experience with basic A/V equipment, audio mixer, cameras, etc.
- Experience with hand-tools and power-tools
- Willingness to get into tight spaces, during installations
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.