Live Audio Director

James River Church

Ozark, MO

Category: Technology/Media

Posted on: March 09, 2017

Job Description:

Job Overview

Coordination, operation, and technical support, including but not limited to, audio equipment and production, in all James River Church venues throughout the week. This includes all weekly services, special events, and offsite events. The Audio Director will recruit, train, encourage and lead audio volunteers in production. The Audio Director will perform research, preparation and practice for best use of production equipment and sound engineering to create an environment to best match the production style desired. To upgrade, install and manage audio equipment in all venues. This is a Full-Time, FLSA exempt position

Essential Functions & Job Duties

1. To work closely with the Technical Director in assuming the primary responsibility of the management and operation of the audio equipment, monitors and production equipment in the Main Sanctuary during all weekly services, special events, and offsite live productions.
2. To work with the Audio, Video, and Technical Director in assuming management and oversight of production equipment maintainance and infrastructure of James River Church campuses.
3. To oversee the inventory of equipment in use and in the coordination of gathering equipment for outreaches and special events by church departments.
4. To play a significant role in the strategic planning of live events both on and off campus, including a defined style for all campus venues, delivery of production plan in advance, ability to evoke the appropriate mood.
5. Manage, and/or operate, front of house and monitor audio consoles and mix for services and events, as scheduled.
6. Act as audio engineer understanding the definition of desired levels and sound mix, as directed by the Technical Director.
7. Coordinate and/or lead set-up and teardown for events on and off campus, as directed by Technical Director.
8. Understand basic concepts including, but not limited to, electrical safety, soundboards, cabling, circuits, music equipment, lighting and video equipment.
9. Assist in recruiting, training and empowering volunteers to operate the production equipment in all James River Church venues. Training programs should include style, team building, technical levels for advancement and vision casting. Create a farm team structure that uses various venues to develop volunteers to their full potential.
10. Attend rehearsals and creative meetings, as required. Schedule early meetings with set designers and/or other departments for collaboration.
11. Proactively initiate conversations and/or meetings to ensure the highest level of understanding for an optimal experience, as needed. Understand and advocate for the Live Production team, including cross-training within the department and_noemailmunicating the “why” behind the production team in the local church.
12. Assists other staff as needs arise and as assigned by the Technical Director.

Job Requirements

1. Recruitment of volunteers. Desire and ability to build_noemailmunity within the team, and invest in the lives of the volunteers.
2. Ability to train, develop and cast vision to adults, with energy and encouragement.
3. Broad knowledge of church production, audio, lighting, and video practices.
4. Understanding and translating department goals and information into production concepts.
5. Ability to make quick, accurate, independent decision under pressure.
6. Outstanding punctuality and flexibility to meet expectations of position.
7. Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures including_noemailputer, email, and telephone techniques; electronic filing; and office equipment.
8. Ability to_noemailmunicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
9. Exhibits good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, and the general public.
11. Promptly performs other related duties as assigned and required with excellence.
 

Qualifications:

Training and Experience

Five (5) years of sound and/or production engineer; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Training and/or education in media production, or related field, preferred.
Relevant experience to assist other areas of the Live Production department preferred.
Experience in organization and budget management 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Live Audio Director
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technology/Media
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Assembly of God
Worship Style:
Church Size:
over 5000

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
James River Church
Contact Name:
Jordan Rice
Address1:
6100 N 19th St
Address2:
City:
Ozark
State or Province:
MO
ZIP Code:
65721
Country:
United States
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