AVL Systems Engineer

Liquid Church; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Church is seeking a senior, hands-on AVL Systems Engineer to own the health, performance, and long-term reliability of our AVL infrastructure across campuses. You will design, deploy, and maintain systems for services and events, while leading weekend support to ensure consistent excellence in every space.

You will troubleshoot quickly, document signal flows and rack layouts, and train volunteers to operate audio, video, lighting, and playback systems with confidence.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of AVL signal flow, routing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and supporting AVL systems in live environments.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot effectively in live services and events.

Responsibilities

• Build + Deploy Systems: Design, configure, and deploy AVL infrastructure across campuses, including audio, video, lighting, networking, and playback.
• Keep Systems Stable: Maintain and support existing AVL systems across campuses; repair and replace components; own preventative maintenance routines.
• Troubleshoot Like a Pro: Respond to AVL helpdesk tickets, diagnose and resolve routing, patching, networking, hardware, and software issues.
• Train + Build Volunteer Teams: Train volunteer AVL teams, create repeatable training processes, and develop volunteer leaders.

Skills

AVL signal flow

Routing

Troubleshooting

Live event troubleshooting

Tools

ProPresenter

Resolume

Playback Pro

Yamaha consoles

Midas

DiGiCo

Allen & Heath

Ross Video

Blackmagic

Novastar

Job description

Liquid Church is hiring an AVL Systems Engineer (Systems + Weekend Support Lead).

At Liquid, technology doesn’t just support ministry — it AMPLIFIES the message. We rely on stable, scalable AVL systems to create consistent, distraction-free environments where people can engage fully.

This role is for a senior, hands-on AVL Systems Engineer who owns the health, performance, and long-term reliability of our systems. You’ll strengthen infrastructure, troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively, and lead weekend system support to ensure every space operates with excellence and consistency.

Reporting to the Worship Experience Pastor, this role bridges systems strategy and live execution — translating vision into dependable, repeatable results.

You take pride in building and maintaining systems that perform reliably

You can walk into a rack, trace signal flow, and troubleshoot with confidence

You believe excellence is built behind the scenes—through clean installs, strong documentation, and proactive maintenance

You can train volunteers in a way that makes them confident, not overwhelmed

You're humble, mission-minded, and you want your skills to help people meet Jesus

Liquid Church is hiring an AVL Systems Engineer (Systems + Weekend Support Lead).

At Liquid, technology doesn’t just support ministry — it AMPLIFIES the message. We rely on stable, scalable AVL systems to create consistent, distraction-free environments where people can engage fully.

This role is for a senior, hands-on AVL Systems Engineer who owns the health, performance, and long-term reliability of our systems. You’ll strengthen infrastructure, troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively, and lead weekend system support to ensure every space operates with excellence and consistency.

Reporting to the Worship Experience Pastor, this role bridges systems strategy and live execution — translating vision into dependable, repeatable results.

THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF…

• You take pride in building and maintaining systems that perform reliably
• You can walk into a rack, trace signal flow, and troubleshoot with confidence
• You believe excellence is built behind the scenes—through clean installs, strong documentation, and proactive maintenance
• You can train volunteers in a way that makes them confident, not overwhelmed
• You're humble, mission-minded, and you want your skills to help people meet Jesus

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Build + Deploy Systems

• Design, configure, and deploy AVL infrastructure across campuses, including audio, video, lighting, networking, and playback
• Build systems for services, events, rollouts, and special projects
• Standardize AVL systems to improve consistency, scalability, and ease of support
• Develop and maintain clear documentation: signal flow diagrams, rack layouts, labeling, and SOPs
• Collaborate with worship, creative, and technical teams to build future-ready environments

Keep Systems Stable

• Maintain and support existing AVL systems across campuses
• Repair and replace components to ensure long-term reliability
• Own preventative maintenance routines to reduce weekend failures
• Proactively improve system health through upgrades, cleanup, and standardization

Troubleshoot Like a Pro

• Respond to AVL helpdesk tickets and campus support needs
• Diagnose and resolve routing, patching, networking, hardware, and software issues
• Stabilize systems during services and events with calm, methodical problem-solving
• Serve as an escalation point for service-critical AVL issues

Train + Build Volunteer Teams

• Build strong relationships with campus teams to reinforce shared standards
• Train volunteer AVL teams to confidently operate audio, video, lighting, and playback systems
• Create repeatable training processes for setup, shutdown, and troubleshooting
• Develop volunteer leaders and reinforce ownership, excellence, and consistency
• Support teams through coaching, documentation, and hands-on guidance

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of AVL signal flow, routing, and troubleshooting
• Experience installing, maintaining, and supporting AVL systems in live environments
• Proven ability to troubleshoot effectively in live services and events

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Network-based protocols, including Dante, AES50, MIDI, Art-Net, and sACN
• Playback and media systems, including ProPresenter, Resolume, and Playback Pro
• Audio consoles and platforms, including Yamaha, Midas, DiGiCo, and Allen & Heath
• Professional video ecosystems, including Ross, Blackmagic, Panasonic, and Sony
• Lighting system design and installation, including fixture selection, control protocols, and Road Hog 4 console programming
• LED wall systems and processors, including Novastar
• Design and support of live streaming systems in both permanent and portable environments
• Experience in training and leading volunteer AVL teams
• Ability to work within defined budgets and manage vendor relationships
• Collaboration with creative teams to bring concepts from design to physical reality

Personal & Team Competencies

• Thinks clearly and remains calm under pressure in live environments
• Troubleshoots methodically and communicates clearly in real time
• Works clean and organized with consistent labeling, documentation, and standards
• Builds trust with campus teams through consistency and follow-through
• Values excellence and understands its impact on the weekend experience Is mission-minded and motivated to use their skills to help people meet Jesus

Physical + Schedule Expectations

• Weekend availability for Sunday services, events, and rollouts
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, work in racks, and perform installs
• Travel between campuses as needed

Pay: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

Benefits: Full-Time

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
  • 403b Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental)
  • Staff Discount at Clean Water Cafe

ABOUT LIQUID

Liquid Church is a Bible-based, Christ-centered evangelical megachurch with a vision to “Saturate the State with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Since launching in 2007, Liquid has experienced 17 years of rapid growth & changed lives– baptizing over 3,100 people in Jesus’ Name.

With multiple campuses located across New Jersey, over 5,000 people currently experience weekly services featuring dynamic Bible teaching, powerful worship, and cutting-edge family ministry. We have a passion for serving families with special needs, our hungry & homeless neighbors, and bringing clean water to thirsty nations.

Liquid is regularly spotlighted as one of America’s “Top 100 Fastest-Growing Churches” by Outreach magazine. Our innovative approach to ministry has been featured on CNN, FOX News, and The Today Show. Read this NPR article to get a feel for our vibrant, ethnically diverse, multigenerational community.