Worship Live Sound Engineer — Front-of-House Expert

Encounter Church Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Encounter Church Atlanta seeks a skilled Sound Tech Engineer to deliver professional audio for Sunday worship and events as an independent contractor. You will manage FOH mixes, IEM/monitor levels, and coordinate with the media team to ensure high-quality sound.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in live sound, proficiency with digital consoles, and alignment with church values. This role requires project-based work, with scheduling around services and rehearsals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of live sound experience in church, event, or venue setting.
• Proficiency with digital mixing consoles (Behringer X32/M32, Yamaha CL/QL, Allen & Heath).
• Working knowledge of gain structure, EQ, compression, and effects in a live environment.
• Strong critical listening skills, especially in worship music context.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to scheduled services and rehearsals.
• Alignment with Encounter Church's faith values and ministry culture.

Responsibilities

• Operate FOH audio system during live worship services and events.
• Manage in-ear monitor and stage monitor mixes for worship team and speakers.
• Conduct pre-service soundchecks and coordinate audio needs with worship leads.
• Set up and break down audio equipment per service schedules.
• Route and support livestream/broadcast audio with the media team.
• Troubleshoot audio issues discreetly during live services.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the tech booth and stage.
• Communicate with worship and production leadership on technical needs.

Skills

Critical listening

Live sound experience

FOH operation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Engineering or Music Production

Tools

Behringer X32/M32

Yamaha CL/QL

Allen & Heath

Dante/AVB networking

ProPresenter

Reaper (DAW)

Job description

Encounter Church Atlanta seeks a skilled Sound Tech Engineer to deliver professional audio for Sunday worship and events as an independent contractor. You will manage FOH mixes, IEM/monitor levels, and coordinate with the media team to ensure high-quality sound.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in live sound, proficiency with digital consoles, and alignment with church values. This role requires project-based work, with scheduling around services and rehearsals.