Audio Video and Lighting Specialist-The Salvation Army Kroc Center (part time)

Job Objective:

As the Audio/video Lighting Specialist you will set up, operate, maintain and repair AVL equipment used to produce church services, theater performances, concerts, recording sessions, conferences and events, such as mixing boards, microphones, video cameras, projectors, specialized lighting, computers and software. Knowledge of recording studio software and mixing is necessary. Video camera and lighting techniques is preferred, as is familiarity with video streaming, editing and software. Candidates must be self-motivated, creative and flexible with strong communication skills and the ability to interact with coworkers and volunteer teams, often under deadline pressure ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the Recording Studio, including scheduling, recording and sound mixing
• Identify, troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve AVL and media systems problems throughout the campus

• Mix and regulate sound quality and feeds during live services, events and conferences

• Record, compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data both analog and digital

• Edit audio and video data for archiving, podcasts, video streaming, and the website

• Ensure worship teams are provided AVL support for musical performance prior to live events

• Provide AVL support at Sunday Church services, weddings, funerals, rehearsals or other special events as needed

• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: As a minimum, this position requires a high school diploma (or GED)

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: At least 2years of hands-on AVL experience. Candidates with an associate degree, or higher, in Audio Visual Technology, or a related field, such as Digital Media are preferred. Credentialing, such as the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification may also enhance job opportunities.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm within the first 30 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

Supervisory Responsibility: NA

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: As needed

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a Community Center environment; may require some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.