AVL Engineer

Liquid Church•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

18h

About The Position

Liquid Church is hiring an AVL 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 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 Technology Director and partnering closely with the Worship Experience Pastor, this role bridges systems strategy and live execution — translating vision into dependable, repeatable results.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
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
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

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