What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live Sound Technical Assistant position at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church?
Purpose: This role will provide excellence in audio visual and technical support for worship, special services, ministry events, education, and other programs under the direction of the Production Manager.
Qualifications:
16 years of age or older
High School Diploma, preferred
Audio-Visual training and/or certification(s), preferred
Demonstrated Audio & Video experience
Demonstrated audio/video applications with livestream services
Demonstrated experience with mixing vocal & band music in a live setting
Demonstrated trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Basic computer knowledge and applicable skills
Proficiency in Microsoft applications including PowerPoint
Familiarity with other software programs such as Pro Presenter, preferred
Dependability and promptness
Effective communication and organization skills
Demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail
Clear criminal and motor vehicle record checks performed by SOTV as requested
Expectations:
Availability to weekend worship schedule participating in the rotation of shifts
Participate in coverage of shifts for Christmas Eve, Easter, and other worship services as deemed necessary
Regular participation in team meetings, scheduling meetings, training, and rehearsals
Prompt arrival at call time and ability to complete necessary tasks following program/event time to finish shift
Prompt response to electronic communications with supervisor
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
I. Audio-Visual Support to Worship, programs, and events
A. Provide excellence to all AV and live sound support as scheduled
B. Ability to oversee and produce live stream when appropriate
a. Monitor video and audio as part of livestream
C. Participate in planning meetings and/or rehearsals as scheduled
D. Produce quality vocal and band music mixes for events including but not limited, to Worship, concerts, Children’s ministry, Confirmation, musicals, and youth ministry special events
E. Oversee the set-up, takedown, and proper usage of equipment for music and other aspects of all worship services, including funerals, weddings, and other occasional services
i. Appropriately equip staff and volunteers
F. Implement multi-media such as YouTube videos, video clips, PowerPoint, etc. as directed
G. Oversee/manage the sound and video systems at all worship services, special services, programs, and events as scheduled in collaboration with staff, volunteers, or independently
H. Production & Duplication
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i. Produce and duplicate audio & video as directed
ii. Collaborate with staff as directed to create productions to support Worship and programs (i.e. videos, audio recordings, etc.)
iii. Provide Communications Manager with files as directed
iv. Assist in Broadcast Media as directed
I. Training
i. Participate in training as directed
ii. Cross-train volunteers and new staff members as directed
II. Equipment
A. Responsible for appropriate use of all equipment
i. Cross-train staff & volunteers where appropriate
B. Monitor all audio and video equipment and ensure it is running properly
C. Advise Production Manager of equipment needs and/or repairs
III. Volunteer Collaboration
A. Collaborate and work alongside volunteer roles
B. Cross-train volunteers
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15