Audio Visual Technician

1ST UNITED METHODIST CH ARLING; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights seeks an A/V Technician to manage sound, media, and worship technology for services and events. The role involves preparing content ahead of services, operating equipment live, and serving as lead or sole technician for Sunday worship and special gatherings.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, with a seasonal schedule around Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, Christmas Eve, weddings, funerals, and outside-group events.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MediaShout or similar slide/lyric software.
• Working knowledge of live sound mixing and signal flow.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues in real time without disrupting service.
• Comfort coordinating content ahead of services, including lyrics and sermons.
• Flexibility for weekday, evening, and holiday event scheduling.
• Competence across multiple OS and software (Office, Canva, Windows, Android, iPadOS).

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tear down A/V equipment for Sunday morning worship.
• Operate live sound mixing to balance music and voices in real time.
• Operate slide/lyric software during services.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues in real time without disrupting worship.
• Input and prepare worship slides ahead of each service with planning.
• Manage camera switching and livestream output for online services.
• Provide A/V setup for weddings, funerals, and outside-group events as scheduled.
• Maintain and troubleshoot A/V equipment including ALDs and sanctuary/fellowship hall systems.
• Report equipment issues with detail to the Director of Communications.
• Collaborate with team and take ownership when serving as lead technician.

Skills

Live sound mixing

Troubleshooting under pressure

Content planning

Software proficiency

Tools

MediaShout

Livestream tools

Video switching

ALDs

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

A/V Technician

FUMCAH — First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights

Position Description

Reports To: Director of Communications

Status: Part-time, non-exempt

Time Commitment: 6–8 hours per week on average; hours expand seasonally around Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, Christmas Eve, weddings, funerals, and outside-group events

Position Summary: The A/V Technician owns the full sound, media, and worship technology function at FUMCAH: preparing content ahead of each service, operating equipment live, and serving as lead or sole technician for Sunday worship, special services, weddings, funerals, and outside groups using church space. This role combines proactive preparation with in-the-moment execution and may operate independently without a second technician present.

Essential Responsibilities & Standards

Sunday Worship Operation

• Set up, operate, and tear down A/V equipment for Sunday morning worship.
• Operate live sound mixing, applying critical listening skills to mix music and voices in real time.
• Operate slide/lyric software during the service.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues in real time without disrupting the flow of worship.

Slide & Content Preparation

• Input and prepare worship slides — lyrics, scripture, sermon content, announcements — in MediaShout ahead of each service, in coordination with worship planning.

Livestream & Camera Operation

• Manage camera switching and livestream output for services offered online, troubleshooting stream issues as they arise.

Special Services & Events

• Serve as lead or sole A/V technician for Ash Wednesday, Holy Week services, Easter (multiple services), Christmas Eve (multiple services), and other special worship services as scheduled.
• Provide A/V setup and operation for weddings, funerals, and other events as scheduled.
• Provide A/V setup and operation for outside groups sharing FUMCAH space, per the facility use calendar.

Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain and troubleshoot A/V equipment, including Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) and Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall systems:
  • Sanctuary: audio, cameras, ALD, projector(s), and lighting systems.
  • Fellowship Hall: audio and projector.
• Operates and programs sanctuary lighting for worship services and events.
• Reports equipment issues beyond on-the-spot repair to the Director of Communications, with enough detail to act on.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Works as part of a team to produce and enhance worship services and special gatherings.
• When serving as lead or sole technician, takes ownership of the technical outcome of the service or event without direct backup.

Nature of the Role

The schedule is seasonal rather than flat: expect meaningfully more hours around major worship seasons and events than in an average week.

Schedule

• All Sunday mornings, unless explicitly excused by the Director of Communications.
• Additional weekday, evening, and weekend hours for special worship services, weddings, funerals, and outside-group events, scheduled in advance.

Qualifications

• Working proficiency with MediaShout or comparable slide/lyric software.
• Working knowledge of live sound mixing and signal flow.
• Basic video switching or livestream tools experience.
• Calm, steady troubleshooting under pressure, including when working without backup.
• Ability to plan and prepare content in advance, not only operate equipment live.
• Flexibility for weekday, evening, and holiday event scheduling.
• Competence across multiple operating systems and software (e.g., Office, Canva, Windows, Android, iPadOS).