Audio Engineer Contractor (Part-Time)

Christ Church; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church seeks a dedicated Audio Engineer to enhance live sound for worship services and events. You will collaborate closely with pastors and the creative team to ensure excellent audio quality while operating and maintaining sound equipment. Ideal candidates are flexible, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have a background in audio engineering.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Experience with audio equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain audio equipment for live services.
• Liaise with worship leaders for sound readiness.
• Adjust sound levels during events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Audio Engineering or related field

Tools

Digital consoles

Studio One

Ableton

Dante audio networking

Job description

Christ Church is looking for a dynamic, reliable, passionate, and hard-working Audio Engineer to assist with the live mixing of sound for events, promos & worship services. The individual will work closely with the Worship and Creative Arts team and The Christ Church Collective to provide outstanding live and recorded sound.
Duties and responsibilities include:

• Operate, test, improve, set up, maintain, and regularly inspect all audio equipment prior to and during live services and events.
• Liaise with Teaching Pastor or Campus Pastor to accommodate any feedback and make any adjustments as needed.
• Liaise with Worship Team (live band, worship leaders, backup singers, etc.) to ensure proper testing and readiness for live performance and provide support during live services/events.
• Adjust sound levels and EQ as needed during live services/events.
• Coordinate with visual, computer graphics, and lighting teams to ensure all are in sync.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Flexibility is vital for this role.
• Ideal candidate may be expected to be on-call, work evenings, weekends, and late hours as needed.
• Very Strong interpersonal skills—the ability to work with various individuals.
• Degree in Audio Engineering and/or Audio Production (or related field) is preferred, though not required and experience and coachability will be considered
• Experience with digital consoles, Studio One /Ableton, and Dante audio networking a strong plus.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the CARE Center of New Jersey is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job, please notify the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• Christ Church is an equal opportunity employer.