Monitor​/Front-of-House Sound Engineer

Description

Position Title

Monitor/Front-of-House Sound Engineer

Department/Ministry/Location

Production

Supervisor Position Title

Production Director

Weekly Hours

Typically Sunday-Thursday, 40 hours/week

Position Status/ Classification

Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Ministerial Status

Non-Ministerial

The Monitor Sound Engineer / FOH Engineer is responsible for delivering professional-quality audio monitoring for musicians, vocalists, and speakers while maintaining the ability to operate Front of House sound when needed. This individual must be highly experienced in professional live sound environments, proficient with Di Gi Co  consoles, Waves processing systems, advanced signal routing, and professional audio workflows. The role also includes leadership of volunteers, collaboration with production teams, rigging awareness, and technical system oversight.

Abundant Staff Agreement – I will:

• Keep people first – build, bless, help, and minister to the people God has entrusted to us
• Build, support and live the culture and core values of Abundant Church
• Support and run with the vision of Abundant church and our Pastors
• Do whatever it takes to build the Kingdom of God, His Church, and His people

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least five years experience in a professional live production environment

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with both professional staff and volunteers effectively.
• Commitment to excellence, ministry values, and collaborative culture.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, conferences, and special events.
• Professional conduct, servant leadership attitude, and strong organizational skills.

Spiritual Requirements:

The incumbent in this position must abide by the Abundant Lifestyle Agreement and the Abundant Culture Guide and must attend at least one Abundant church service per week.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to safely lift and carry items up to 15 pounds in weight.

Employment At-Will:

All employees of Abundant Church are at-will, and as such, are free to resign any time without reason. Abundant Church, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee’s employment at any time with or without reason or notice.

Nothing contained in this job description or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be construed as, a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons that are not intended to and do not create an employment contract for any specific period of time.

No manager, supervisor or employee of Abundant Church has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement for employment other than at-will.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Mix and manage in-ear monitor systems for worship services, conferences, and events.
• Operate Di Gi Co  consoles and Waves processing environments at a professional level.
• Serve as Front of House engineer when coverage, rotations, or events require it.
• Manage patching, routing, gain structure, and overall audio system optimization.
• Maintain audio equipment inventory, stage boxes, cabling, microphones, and monitor systems.
• Train and mentor volunteer audio engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with lighting, video, and staging teams on integrated production needs.
• Assist with rigging considerations, installations, and production infrastructure when applicable.
• Ensure consistent audio excellence aligned with ministry production standards.
• Participate in production planning meetings and event preparation.
• Support special events and other campuses as needed.