Camera Operator and Trainer

Athey Creek Church; West Linn (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Athey Creek Church is seeking a Camera Operator and Trainer to support the staff and volunteer Production Team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality broadcast video for services, live events, and published content. It includes operating and maintaining equipment, scheduling streams, and training volunteers.

The role requires a Part Time, hourly commitment with evenings and weekends. This is a faith-based position that emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a camera operator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent relationship and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and perform UAS operations.
• Serve as Broadcast Director and Technical Director for live services.
• Edit and publish video recordings to hosting platforms.
• Resolve technical or practical issues.
• Volunteer team engagement as trainer and contact.
• Schedule online live and replay streams.
• Input to camera shot planning with practical and creative ideas.
• Select and position equipment (cameras, rigging, mounts, software).
• Prepare cameras and test calibrations, angles and movements for objectives.
• Perform regular maintenance and suggest system/process improvements.
• Ensure high-quality camera usage for best framing and movement.
• Engage with Athey Creek staff professionally and edifyingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Camera operation

Communication

Team-building

Work ethic

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Equipment handling

Tools

Resi Encoders

RED Digital Cinema

Blackmagic ATEM

Elgato Stream Deck

Bitfocus Companion

DEFY Rhythm

Craft CMS

Subsplash

YouTube

Vimeo

Job description

Position Summary: The Camera Operator and Trainer will help Athey Creek’s staff and volunteer Production Team provide high-quality broadcast video for church services, live, and published events. This individual will ensure that all video scheduling, priming, publishing, and in-person operations are being performed with excellence.

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Agree to Athey Creek’s doctrinal distinctive and vision as found in our What We Believe/Vision statement
• Fulfill the character qualifications of a deacon as taught in Scripture
• Be highly motivated, energetic, and possess strong work ethic/initiative skills
• Physical strength and the stamina to carry heavy equipment for extended periods of time
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship and team-building skills
• Proven experience as a camera operator
• Experience operating and maintaining relevant professional production equipment: Resi Encoders, RED Digital Cinema, Blackmagic ATEM Switcher, Elgato Stream Deck & Bitfocus Companion, DEFY Rhythm systems, video publishing/hosting software (Craft CMS, Subsplash, YouTube, Vimeo)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, perform UAS Remote Pilot operations
• Serve as Broadcast Director and Technical Director for live services
• Edit and publish video recordings to various video hosting platforms
• Resolve technical or practical issues
• Volunteer team engagement as trainer and point of contact
• Schedule online live and replay streams
• Provide practical and creative input to camera shot planning
• Select, assemble, and position equipment (cameras, rigging, mounts, software, etc.)
• Prepare cameras and test calibrations, angles, and camera movements per video production objectives
• Perform regular maintenance and suggest system or process improvements
• Ensure the highest quality camera (fixed, robotic, handheld) is used to provide the best framing, angles, or handheld movement
• Engage as part of a team with Athey Creek staff, always being edifying to one another
• Other duties as assigned

Hours: Hourly Part Time, Tuesday through Sunday, including weekends and some evenings.