Audio Engineer

Love First Christian Center; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Love First Christian Center is seeking an Audio Engineer to join our media team on a part-time basis at our Riverview campus. You will ensure high-quality sound reinforcement during worship services and events, manage live mixing, and oversee sermon and worship recording for distribution.

The role requires collaborating with worship leaders and volunteers, providing technical support, and maintaining audio equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Audio Engineer, preferably in a church or live event setting.
• Proficiency with audio mixing consoles, digital signal processors, and other audio equipment.
• Strong understanding of sound reinforcement principles, including mic placement, signal flow, and audio signal processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate church services and events.
• A passion for serving the church community and contributing to the worship experience through audio excellence.

Responsibilities

• Sound Reinforcement: Operate and maintain audio equipment to provide high-quality sound reinforcement during services and events.
• Live Mixing: Balance and adjust levels, EQ, and effects for clear audio.
• Recording: Oversee recording of sermons and worship content for distribution.
• Technical Support: Assist worship teams and staff with equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Coordinate sound requirements with worship leaders and production team.
• Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain audio gear; coordinate repairs.
• Training: Mentor volunteers on equipment operation and best practices.

Skills

Sound reinforcement

Live mixing

Recording

Technical support

Collaboration

Equipment maintenance

Training volunteers

Tools

Mixing consoles

DSPs

Job description

Media Department Part-time Main Campus, Riverview, FL 15 hours per week Dependent on experience

Love First Christian Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Audio Engineer to join our team. As an Audio Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of sound production during our worship services, events, and other church gatherings. We are looking for someone who is passionate about using their technical skills to enhance the worship experience and facilitate clear communication of the gospel message.

What You'll Do

• Sound Reinforcement: Operate and maintain audio equipment, including mixing consoles, microphones, amplifiers, and speakers, to provide high-quality sound reinforcement during services and events.
• Live Mixing: Utilize your expertise in live sound mixing to ensure balanced and clear audio for vocalists, musicians, and speakers, adjusting levels, EQ settings, and effects as needed.
• Recording: Oversee the recording of sermons, worship music, and other church-related content for distribution through various platforms, ensuring optimal sound quality and clarity.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and assistance to worship teams, speakers, and other staff members regarding audio equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with worship leaders, musicians, and production team members to coordinate sound requirements for rehearsals, services, and special events, ensuring a seamless audio experience.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance and inspections of audio equipment to ensure proper functioning and troubleshoot any issues that arise, coordinating repairs or replacements as needed.
• Training: Train and mentor volunteers who assist with audio production, providing guidance on equipment operation, sound mixing techniques, and best practices for achieving optimal audio quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Audio Engineer, preferably in a church or live event setting.
• Proficiency with audio mixing consoles, digital signal processors, and other audio equipment.
• Strong understanding of sound reinforcement principles, including mic placement, signal flow, and audio signal processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate church services and events.
• A passion for serving the church community and contributing to the worship experience through audio excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in audio engineering or a related field.
• Experience with audio recording software and hardware for multi-track recording and post-production.
• Familiarity with audio streaming platforms and technologies for live broadcasting of services.
• Knowledge of acoustics and room tuning techniques for optimizing sound quality in different church environments.

At Love First Christian Center, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together to worship and grow in their faith. If you are passionate about audio engineering and share our vision for ministry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to serve with us.

Love First Christian Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.