Audio Visual Technician

Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church Audiovisual & Sound Tech6 hours per week, Fridays 2 hours (flexible timing), Sundays 8:30am -12:30 pm$25 per hourPart-time, non-exemptReports to: MinisterPosition PurposeSaltwater Unitarian Universalist Church, a liberal, welcoming congregation in Des Moines, WA is seeking an Audiovisual andSound Tech to support our multiplatform Sunday worship services.Core CompetenciesExperience working with audio equipment, sound board, cameras, Zoom management and/or a sound boardSkilled in working with essential computer programs on a PC: Zoom, Google drive, docs, andslides, and emailResponsible, punctual, detail-oriented, organized, and a team playerGood verbal and written communication skillsAware of and respectful of Unitarian Universalist values: love, justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, generosityMain DutiesDuring the week (typically Friday):Coordinate with Director of Faith Formation to ensure story for all ages book is scanned and added to slide deckReview worship slides, OOS and script for clarity, correctness and completenessEmail OOS & Script to worship participants the Friday or Saturday before the service, not any missing or confusing pieces in OOS, Script & slidesSunday morning:Print out OOS & Script plus Community Connections on Sunday mornings before serviceSet up for Sunday morning worship as part of a two person team, including turning onequipment, setting up microphones, and preparing for worship rehearsalParticipate in rehearsal, including sound checks in-person and online, coordinating with digitalusher over zoom, confirming cues for camera, and troubleshooting issuesPartner with another AV Tech to share responsibilities during worship, including sharing andtransitioning slides, muting and unmuting mic channels, adjusting camera with remote, andattending to sound and visual needs throughout serviceTurn off and store all equipment in secured locations at end of serviceSend out weekly tech notes email after service including what went well and what went wrong with the technology aspects of Sunday serviceOngoing/As Needed:Support refinement of procedures and troubleshooting document to streamline operationsWork with and train volunteers as back-up AV & Sound assistantsCoordinate with AV staff & volunteers to ensure two people are signed up to cover AV desk each weekCollaborate with staff to research, update and maintain AV systemsAttend monthly staff meetings and occasional relevant committee meetingsAdditional DutiesAdditional hours possible for multiplatform special events, worship services, memorial services,and weddings based on availability. Same hourly rate.Potential for separate contract for additional hours of employment in similar role with other congregation that meet in our sanctuaryTo Apply:Email resume, cover letter and three references [email protected] have shown that women and people of color are less likely than white men to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We encourage those with marginalized identities to apply if they have some of the qualifications listed and the willingness to learn and grow with the position.