Audio Technician

Purpose
Serving as a St. Andrew’s Audio Technician helps to ensure the church accomplishes its mission through the production of creative and inspiring services and special events.

General Description
The Audio Technician serves as part of the Worship Team during services. Scheduled on a rotating
basis, the Audio Technician configures, operates, and troubleshoots all audio equipment used in the
execution of services and special events. This includes audio equipment connection, sound board
setup/configuration, sound checks and other testing, and sound board operation during rehearsal(s) and production of all services and special events.

Time Commitment
The Audio Technician serves during praise team rehearsals, scheduled services and special events as needed.

The church will provide the necessary training with enlisted professional sound technicians on all pertinent equipment prior to operating the equipment alone. Training for this position is NOT
optional.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
* Arrive prior to the scheduled event/activity time and begin review of service schedule and other information related to the service or special event.
* Evaluate the status of the sound board and reconfigure as needed.
* Check, replace batteries in, and distribute wireless microphones and other equipment as needed to equip band members, speakers, etc.
* Coordinate and direct sound checks with band members and others involved in the production to ensure equipment is functioning properly and that proper sound levels and sound mix is obtained. * Participate in rehearsals to fully understand service details and to practice transitions and audio cues as needed to minimize distractions during the service(s).
* Coordinate with other Worship Team members to produce the service/special event as planned.
* Attend praise team practice at designated times to review and make adjustment to the song presentations for the upcoming Sunday Worship Services.
* Attend Worship Team meetings and training sessions as needed.

Other Requirements
* Cell phone use is to be restricted to worship-related communications and emergencies only
during worship services.
* Talking and other noises are to be kept to a minimum during worship services.
* Individual appearance should be neat and orderly.
* Sound equipment is to be cleaned periodically, utilizing best practices.
* Sound equipment that is not in use is to be stored in the equipment storage area.

Reporting Relationship
The Audio Technician reports directly to the St. Andrew’s Social Media Director or his/her designee.