Audio Visual Technician

1ST UNITED METHODIST CH ARLING•Arlington Heights, IL

10h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The A/V Technician owns the sound, media, and worship technology function at First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights (FUMCAH). The role prepares content ahead of services, operates equipment live, and serves as lead or sole technician for Sunday worship, special services, weddings, funerals, and outside groups using church space. The technician may work independently without a second technician present. This part-time, non-exempt position averages 6–8 hours per week, with additional hours during major worship seasons and events. Sunday morning work is expected unless explicitly excused by the Director of Communications. Additional weekday, evening, and weekend hours for events are scheduled in advance.

Requirements

Working proficiency with MediaShout or comparable slide/lyric software.
Working knowledge of live sound mixing and signal flow.
Basic experience with video switching or livestream tools.
Ability to troubleshoot calmly and steadily under pressure, including when working without backup.
Ability to plan and prepare content in advance as well as operate equipment live.
Flexibility for weekday, evening, and holiday event scheduling.
Competence across multiple operating systems and software, such as Office, Canva, Windows, Android, and iPadOS.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and tear down A/V equipment for Sunday morning worship.
Mix live sound for music and voices in real time.
Operate slide and lyric software during services.
Troubleshoot equipment issues in real time while minimizing disruption to worship.
Prepare worship slides, including lyrics, scripture, sermon content, and announcements, in MediaShout ahead of each service and in coordination with worship planning.
Manage camera switching and livestream output for services offered online, troubleshooting stream issues as they arise.
Serve as lead or sole A/V technician for special worship services, including Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, and Christmas Eve.
Provide A/V setup and operation for weddings, funerals, other scheduled events, and outside groups using church space.
Maintain and troubleshoot A/V equipment, including Assistive Listening Devices and Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall systems.
Operate and program sanctuary lighting for worship services and events.
Report equipment issues beyond on-the-spot repair to the Director of Communications with enough detail to support action.
Collaborate with the team to produce and enhance worship services and special gatherings.
Take ownership of the technical outcome when serving as lead or sole technician, without direct backup.