AV Sound Director

A/V Sound Director

A.Purpose

Develop and oversee the consistent, high quality digital ministries for Westminster’s in-person and online worship services and special events.

B.The spirit of the position

Westminster’s worship, ministry, and mission is intended to lift our hearts toward God; to inspire us in our efforts to serve God; and to enhance the beauty, joy, and power of Christian worship incorporating a variety of musical styles and mediums.

C. Qualifications

· Formal live sound training and a minimum of three years of continuous professional sound experience. Applicants that demonstrate necessary gifting will also be considered.

· Knowledge and ability to operate Westminster’s current soundboard.

· Experience mixing different genres of music, such as band, choral, electronic and acoustic.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong attentiveness and detail oriented.

· Leadership skills for directing a team of volunteers.

· Commitment and ability to work in and contribute to overall staff in team-based environment

· Experience serving in a church or worship setting is preferred.

D. Responsibilities

· Assist in the assessment of current equipment and practices by working with the digital ministries team as well as consultants to determine suitability of current equipment.

· Create educational materials and train volunteers in operating sound equipment and effective mixing.

· Serve as a resource for the digital ministries team during worship services.

· Mix sound during Sunday worship services and rehearsals as well as special services and events as needed.

· Perform sound checks to troubleshoot any equipment or audio issues prior to services or ministry event.

· Perform post-production sound edits for recordings (video and audio).

· Ensure optimal sound on recorded footage and online platforms.

· Attend or update worship ministry for their monthly meetings.

· Maintains virtual worship platforms for Westminster services including audio, visual and other media

· Other duties as assigned by the pastor to enhance worship bell music.

E.Accountability and relationships

· Accountable to the pastor as head of staff.

· Works with the pastor, other staff, appropriate session ministries, and the congregation in the performance of responsibilities

· Works with the personnel ministry in accordance with policies and procedures as identified in Westminster’s Personnel Manual.”

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $6,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 6 – 9 per week

Work Location: In person