Audio & Livestream Technician for Parish Ministry

Archdiocese of Chicago; Libertyville (IL); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an experienced Audio & Livestream Technician to support St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Music Ministry and weekend liturgies. This role blends technical skill with ministry, building a volunteer team to serve both in-person and remote worshippers.

You will manage live sound, livestream audio, and equipment, while training students to contribute to parish life. Part-time, on-site work with bi-weekly scheduling and an hourly rate of $25.00–$28.00.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated experience with live sound mixing and audio production.
• Working knowledge of digital or analog mixing consoles and soundboard operation.
• Experience managing microphones, sound levels, equalization, and audio balance in a live environment.
• Experience with livestream audio production and managing audio feeds for online broadcasts.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues calmly and effectively during live events.
• Dependability, strong organizational skills, and availability for scheduled weekend.

Aufgaben

• Provide audio support for all scheduled weekend Masses.
• Set up, test, and manage microphones for clergy, lectors, cantors, musicians, and other liturgical participants.
• Operate the parish mixing console, ensuring clear sound, appropriate volume, and a balanced mix of music and spoken word.
• Monitor and adjust sound levels throughout each Mass.
• Troubleshoot microphone, sound system, and other audio issues as they arise.
• Manage and monitor the audio feed for the parish livestream during weekend Masses.
• Ensure clear, consistent audio for remote participants, including a properly balanced mix of music and spoken word.
• Coordinate with video and livestream volunteers to ensure a reliable, high-quality broadcast.
• Help establish and grow a volunteer audio and livestream ministry.
• Recruit, train, and mentor high school and college students interested in audio, music, and technology.
• Develop simple training materials and operating procedures.
• Gradually delegate appropriate technical responsibilities to trained volunteers while maintaining overall sound and production quality.
• Foster an encouraging environment where young people can develop their skills while contributing meaningfully to parish life.
• Maintain familiarity with the parish's sound equipment, mixing consoles, microphones, and livestream technology.
• Perform routine equipment checks and identify maintenance or upgrade needs.
• Provide technical support for major liturgies and designated parish events, including Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, weddings, and funerals.
• Coordinate technical requirements with the Director of Music Ministry and other parish staff.

Kenntnisse

Live sound mixing

Audio production

Livestream audio

Troubleshooting under pressure

Dependability

Weekend availability

Tools

Mixing consoles

Jobbeschreibung

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an experienced Audio & Livestream Technician to support St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Music Ministry and weekend liturgies. This role blends technical skill with ministry, building a volunteer team to serve both in-person and remote worshippers.

You will manage live sound, livestream audio, and equipment, while training students to contribute to parish life. Part-time, on-site work with bi-weekly scheduling and an hourly rate of $25.00–$28.00.