Audio-Visual (AV) Tech Coordinator

OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN CHURCH; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Saviours Lutheran Church is seeking a part-time AV Tech Coordinator to ensure high-quality audio, video, presentation, and livestream experiences during worship services and church events.

The role involves operating and maintaining AV equipment, training volunteers, and supporting weddings, funerals, and other ministry events as assigned. Commitment includes Sundays and major festival occasions.

Qualifications

• Experience with professional audio, video, presentation, or livestream technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues in a calm and organized manner.
• Willingness to learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of AV systems for Sunday worship services and festivals.
• Prepare, test, and monitor AV systems during services including livestream control.
• Provide technical support for weddings, funerals, and other events.

Skills

Audio/Video Livestream

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Volunteer training

Communication skills

Team coordination

Pro Presenter

Live streaming platforms

Mac/PC literacy

Tools

Pro Presenter 7/6

ATEM/Blackmagic

Allen & Heath mixer

Livestream hardware/software

Job description

The Mission of OSLC is to be a loving community where all people discover and grow an active faith in Jesus Christ that changes lives in the world.

Purpose of AV Tech Coordinator

• Part time (4-6 hours per week) position, primarily during Sunday morning services
• Delivers high-quality audio, video, presentation, and livestream experiences for worship services and church events through running and maintaining the A/V equipment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of audio, video, lighting, presentation, and livestream systems for Sunday worship services (4-5 hours per Sunday) and additional festival services
  • Prepare, test, and monitor all AV systems before, during, and after service including controlling the livestream video and audio
  • Provide technical support for weddings, funerals, concerts, meetings, and other ministry events as assigned.
• Train and encourage volunteers to serve on an AV Team
  • Create clear operating procedures and documentation for volunteers
• Perform routine inspections, setup, and preventative maintenance of AV equipment.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and communicate equipment concerns to the Contemporary Music Director
  • Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and system improvements

Qualifications

• Ability to work Sundays as well as major Festival occasions
  • Occasional weddings, funerals, and other events as requested
• Experience with professional audio, video, presentation, or livestream technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues in a calm and organized manner.
• Ability & willingness to learn new technology
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, collaborative, organized, and self-motivated.

Proficiency or Familiarity With

• Pro Presenter 7, Pro Presenter 6
• Live streaming technologies and platforms (I.E. rtmp keys and outlets)
• Black magic Design and ATEM systems
• Digital soundboard operation and functionality (Allen and Heath)
• Microphone placement and usages
• EQ and effects management
• Mac and PC literacy

Working Relationships

• Reports to Contemporary Music Director
• Close working relationship with Pastoral staff, Director of Music, and Communications Director
• Member of AV Team alongside Contemporary Music Director