Audio Engineer

Title:

Audio Engineer

Campus:
Central

Staff Level: Level 2

Status:
Full Time

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Production Director

Pay Range: $26.00 - $29.00/hour

The audio engineer is responsible for recording, creating, enhancing, and editing sound for weekend gatherings, large group meetings, and special events.

This role does not have a supervisory component.

• Executes sound for all Central Campus Gatherings, LCA chapels and events, large meetings, and special events. This includes mixing and regulating sound inputs and feeds.
• Fixing and enhancing sound at live events.
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed to specifications.
• Testing and troubleshooting equipment regularly. Replace any faulty components. Notifies supervisor when major equipment repairs are needed.
• Sets up and tears down all equipment for weekend gatherings and events, safely and timely.
• Attends planning meetings and rehearsals.
• Other reasonable duties as requested and assigned.

• All Level 1 competencies plus:
• Demonstrates ethical practice, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Comfortable with public speaking, teaching, and praying in ministry settings.
• Models a growing walk with Jesus and alignment with Life Center’s mission and theology.
• Faithfully supports Life Center with time, talent, and treasure.
• Supervises volunteers or small teams effectively.
• Adapts to change with flexibility and composure.
• Lifelong learner; seeks professional and spiritual development.
• Proficient in ministry systems and digital tools (CCB, LEADR, PCO, HRIS, Microsoft 365, etc.) to coordinate and track outcomes.
• Embodies the staff attributes as listed in the Little Book of Life Center.
• Ability to use various models of sound equipment.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Discerning ear; superb ear for sound.
• Practical knowledge of theatre operations.
• Ability to use specialized programs and equipment in AV presentations.
• Compliant with Life Center’s Policies and Practices, including but not limited to Employee Handbook and Safety Manual.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in audio technology or similar recommended.
• Practical experience with sound equipment.
• Experience in technical entertainment including lighting design, set design, and lighting board programming.

• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time as required by job.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks in various environments.
• Ability to talk and hear, reach, and grasp, see and adjust visual focus.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Must be able to work at heights and stand for long periods of time.

• This job operates in a professional office and ministry environment.
• This role routinely interacts with staff, volunteers, and guests.
• The primary campus location for this role:
  Central.
• Local travel may be required for All Staff Meetings.

Full Time: 33+ hours per week, which includes:

• Sunday morning Gatherings. Four days during the Monday through Friday work week window, primarily during the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm.
• Flexibility for days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Routinely requires evening and weekend work pertaining to ministry’s needs and events which occur in the evenings or on weekends.
• Attendance at the following staff meetings is required for this role:
  Reset, Annual Meeting, any required staff training, recurring meetings as required, and additional meetings as requested.

Full-Time:
Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, 403b opportunity, paid holidays/vacation/sick leave, all consistent with the Life Center Employee Handbook of Policies Practices and Procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.