Audio​/Video Technician

Hours:

5-10 hours per week

The purpose of the job description is to define general and specific duties for each Staff employed by Jacksonville First United Methodist Church which helps everyone as members of our Ministry Team. Job descriptions are approved only by Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), and they will be reviewed annually. Questions or issues by Staff relating to this job description that cannot be resolved by the Senior Pastor, or Staff’s direct report, will be referred in writing to Chair, SPRC.

The SPRC believes every position on Staff should have measures that
define their success in work performance. This person(s) will report to Senior Pastor. This is subject to direction of Senior Pastor. May perform other duties as assigned.

Serving as Audio/Video Technician helps to ensure the church accomplishes its mission through the production of creative and inspiring services, special events and regular church programs/meetings.

The Audio/Video Technician serves as part of the Worship Team during services. The Audio/Video Technician configures, operates, and troubleshoots all audio/video equipment used in the execution of services, special
events and regular church programs/meetings. This includes a proficiency in audio/visual equipment and programs for connection to livestream and recording worship service for downloading to You Tube. This position serves our ministries and requires a self-motivated individual capable of developing ‘the ministry’s vision’ without constant oversight and who must be detail oriented.

The work requires work on Sundays and regular evening practices. This position will also require some evening work to support various events and functions. Extra hours will be required of Holy Days including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Maundy Thursday.

• Arrive prior to the scheduled event/activity time and begin review of service schedule and other information related to the service or special event.
• Evaluate the status of the audio/visual equipment and reconfigure as needed.
• Setting up final presentations for services using PowerPoint, Pro Presenter, and Multitracks.
• Checking and replacing batteries as needed in wireless microphones and other equipment as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with other Staff and Worship Team members to produce the service/special event as planned, and to understand translation and video cues to minimize distractions during the worship service.
• Attend Staff and Worship Team meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Set up and install equipment such as microphones, speakers, video screening, projectors, video/audio monitors, recording equipment, sound board, mixing board, wires, cables etc.
• Monitor/mix sound feed to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues and media system problems
• Set up, schedule, and operate the video streaming system to broadcast Sunday services and other relevant events online.
• Monitor and manage equipment that needs to be sent out for repair, as needed in consultation with Worship Committee.
• Clean audio and video equipment, and store properly.
• Maintain inventory of equipment.
• Secure all iPads, wireless mics, etc. in AV booth at the end of practices and services.
• Availability and willingness to attend workshops to further knowledge and abilities annually.
• Recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers for services, including maintaining a list of several who can fill-in doing all parts required when Technician is unable to attend in person themselves.
• Assist other committees with their video needs.
• Train volunteers and create a team to help on Sundays and throughout week.
• Follow and maintain Safe Gatherings procedures for self and all volunteers.
• And other duties as assigned by Supervisor – Senior Pastor