Audio Visual Technician

Company Description

Trinity United Methodist Church of Kansas City is a vibrant and welcoming faith community located in midtown Kansas City, MO. Trinity's mission is to be a joyful community, daring to live out God's inclusive vision of justice, love, and reconciliation in midtown KC.

Role Description

Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) is seeking a skilled and dependable Audio Visual Technician to oversee all audio and visual needs within our worship environment. This part-time role is essential to creating a seamless and meaningful worship experience for both in-person and online participants.

Position Title: Audio Visual Technician

Pay Range: $14.00 – $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time, approx. 5 hours per week

Work Location: In Person

Qualifications

• Experience with live sound mixing and/or studio mixing 
• Working knowledge of signal flow, EQ, compression, routing, and mixing console layouts (e.g., X32, WING) 
• Strong communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and troubleshoot in real time 
• Team-oriented with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions 
• Capable of managing multiple tasks with attention to detail 
• Willingness to grow and develop technical skills 
• A passion for Christ and alignment with the mission of Trinity UMC

Key Responsibilities

• Manage front-of-house (FOH) sound, including in-room and online/family room mixes 
• Manage live streaming, podcast recording, and worship slides
• Collaborate with musicians, worship leaders, and Worship Coordinator to achieve balanced audio and appropriate volume levels 
• Arrive prepared and on time for all rehearsals and services, with equipment set as directed 
• Be available on Sunday mornings (starting at 9:00 a.m.) to implement requested adjustments from pastoral and worship leadership 
• Be available for occasional weeknight rehearsals for special services and events occurring outside of Sunday mornings
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during rehearsals and services 
• Schedule volunteers and maintain schedule on Planning Center
• Maintain a posture of humility and support when working with volunteers 
• Learn and operate cameras, streaming platforms, projection software, and related technologies 
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all technical areas, including cables, stands, monitors, and booths 
• Communicate concerns or issues promptly with staff and pastoral leadership

Schedule

• Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
• Occasional weekday evenings dependent on holidays, events, etc.
• Approximately 5 hours per week

Worship Environment

• Traditional sanctuary service 
• Involves choir, instrumentalists, and piano 
• Includes live broadcast/streaming for worship

Staff Expectations

At Trinity UMC, our staff is committed to excellence in all aspects of ministry. As a member of our team, you are expected to:

• Maintain a professional demeanor in all responsibilities 
• Foster positive and respectful relationships with church members, pastoral leadership, and staff 
• Work collaboratively as part of a unified team 
• Support and embody the mission of Trinity UMC: “To connect people to Jesus Christ” 
• Adhere to all policies outlined in the Trinity UMC Employee Manual