What are the responsibilities and job description for the James River Church is hiring: Lead Audio Engineer - Full Time in Ozark position at James River Church?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Overview
Coordination, operation, and technical support, including but not limited to, audio equipment and production, in all James River Church venues throughout the week. This includes all weekly services, special events, and offsite events. The lead audio engineer will recruit, train, encourage and lead audio Dream Team in production. The lead audio engineer will perform research, preparation and practice for best use of production equipment and sound engineering to create an environment to best match the production style desired. To upgrade, install and manage audio equipment in all venues.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- To work closely with the director of Live Production in assuming primary responsibility for the coordination and operation of all audio equipment in the live service venues of James River Church, working closely with the other members of the Live Production team and venue pastors.
- Maintain working knowledge of stage production, set design and following department programs for optimal production effect.
- To play a significant role in the strategic planning of live events both on and off campus, including a defined style for all campus venues, delivery of production plan in advance, ability to evoke the appropriate mood.
- Serve as audio engineer understanding the expectations of the Lead Pastor & Campus Pastor as they relate to mix volume levels, sound preferences, and tonal preferences.
- Coordinate and / or lead set-up and teardown for events on and off campus, as scheduled by the Director of Live Production.
- Coordinate the upgrades, installation, maintenance, organization and repair of all James River Church audio equipment.
- Recruit, train and empower dream team to operate the production equipment in all campus venues. Training programs should include style, team building, spiritual development, technical levels for advancement, and vision casting.
- Understand basic concepts including, but not limited to, electrical safety, soundboards, cabling, circuits, music equipment, lighting and video equipment.
- Attend rehearsals and meetings, as required. Schedule early meetings with set designers and / or other departments for collaboration and planning of services and events.
- Understand and advocate for the Live Production team, including cross-training within the department and communicating the "why" behind the production team in the local church.
- Assist other staff as needs arise and as assigned by the director of Live Production.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Code of Conduct and Character
James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following :
1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including :
a. Daily devotional time with the Lord.
b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.
2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes :
a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.
b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.
3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.
4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.
5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.
6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.
7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.
HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO
Smile at EVERYONE you encounter!
Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.
Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve!
Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus!
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