What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Visual Technician position at First Baptist Church of Portland?
**Job Overview:**
A local church in downtown Portland is seeking an Audio Visual Technician to join our team. While not a requirement, the ideal candidate will have a passion for AV work as well as good worship and preaching. The ideal candidate will have some working knowledge of AV responsibilities surrounding the setup, operation, testing and management of live and video streaming of musical and speaking events. This candidate will work directly under our Lead AV Technician and will learn basic and upperlevel information regarding specific sound boards and tools utilized to carry out in-person, live stream and recording of events on a weekly basis.
**Duties:**
- Set up and install audio visual equipment as needed, and tear down after the event.
- Operate audio visual equipment during events to ensure quality sound and visuals
-Assist in troubleshooting
-Assist in maintenance and repair of equipment as needed
- Utilize tools necessary for testing and maintenance
- Demonstrate mechanical knowledge for equipment setup and breakdown
- Handle cabling and wiring for audio visual systems
- Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate task
-Demonstrate a willingness to work with other team members
**Qualifications:**
- Ability to maintain and repair audio visual equipment effectively
- Mechanical aptitude for handling equipment setup and breakdown
- Understanding of computer hardware components in relation to audio visual systems
- Experience with cabling and wiring practices in the audio visual field
- Strong telecommunication skills for effective coordination within the team
-Able to climb stairs, carry up to 25 lbs, load and move musical and audio equipment at each event
This position offers an opportunity to work with knowedgeable people in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for audio visual technology and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, OR 97205 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person