NextGen AVL Engineer

Scottsdale Bible Church Scottsdale, Arizona Full-time

As the Next Gen AVL/Engineer, you are a vital part of the Team, responsible for carrying on the Vision, Mission and Values of SBC. In this role, you will report to the Production Director and are responsible for providing creative and technical expertise, oversight, training, operation, and leadership for the Next Gen Ministries of Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC).

Your Essential Responsibilities:

In this position, you will:

  • Develop a team of Production volunteers. You will develop and implement a comprehensive and consistent volunteer engagement and training strategy, which aligns with the goals of SBC as it relates to the communication
  • Manage and produce the technical execution of YTH worship services through oversight of volunteer teams
  • Provide excellent and consistent Audio lighting and Video training and oversight for all services
  • Operate sound recording equipment to record messages and special music for various distribution points (i.e. livestream, DVD, CD, website)
  • Program, train and operate lighting systems and presentation software
  • Oversee and maintain all AVL equipment specific to Next Gen areas, arrange for repairs as necessary and provide recommendations on any needed upgrades
  • Maintain timely communication with Next Gen Staff, Production Director on all projects
  • Oversee proper inventories of supplies at all Next Gen Equipment
  • Ensure AVL support is always present when needed and consistent with quality control
  • Perform installation of equipment as needed and directed
  • Responsible for the assigned technical staffing needs of Next Gen events and maintain timely communication with the leaders of those events
  • Coordinate AVL support for special events on and off campus such as Camps, Create, and VBS.
  • Maintain oversight and support for Next Gen spaces and events at all campuses and provide training for their volunteers.
  • Be present at other campuses as much as possible to evaluate equipment, needs and provide support and training. (visiting multiple campus warehouse, JHM and HSM spaces on a Sunday for example.)
  • Attend Next Gen planning meetings as needed. Mostly larger events such as Camps.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Attend Production Team Meetings and 1 to 1s with Production Director
  • Related duties or special projects as assigned

Skills you need to succeed:

Knowledge of:

  • All driplines of Audio, Live Video Production, Lighting, Graphic Design, Video Editing etc.
  • Video production concepts and trends in storytelling for a diverse audience
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Demonstrated competency in:

  • Customer focus
  • Action-oriented
  • Problem solving
  • Operating and programming lighting equipment
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to:

  • Lift 50 pounds and operate in high spaces on man lifts
  • Lead strategically and execute tactically
  • Discern needs and respond appropriately
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
  • Shift focus quickly from one project to another and multi-task
  • Handle confidential information
  • Be a change agent
  • Successfully lead, manage, and shepherd others and be accountable for the work results of others
  • Be flexible
  • Work in a multi-faceted environment with little supervision
  • Forecast as well as attend to weekly details

Personal Qualifications:

  • Committed to spiritual growth
  • Relationally unified
  • Servant-hearted
  • Operates in grace and truth
  • An ear for music and tempo and an eye for lighting, video, and graphic design
  • Creative perspective and personality with an understanding of modern uses and integration of technology
  • Flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends, nights, week-long YTH camps
  • Lives a life that is consistent with SBC’s employee values (Spiritual Maturity, Servant Leadership, Service Empowerment, Team Player and Stewardship Focused)
  • Integrity of work habits and results
  • Desire for individual & professional growth
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Consistently strives for excellence
  • Integrity of work habits and results
  • Supportive team member
  • Personable in working with staff and volunteers
  • Regular attender and SBC member, or willing to become a member

Education and/or experience:

  • 3+ years working in AVL/Engineering
  • Experience working with a team of paid staff and volunteers and significant experience collaborating with team members
  • Experience with public and media relations, and ability to effectively handle public feedback with professionalism
  • A proven track record of recruiting and training staff and volunteers to meet the needs of an organization

This position does not qualify for a telecommuting arrangement. Eligible employees receive state of the art benefits, including generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and group health and welfare plans with generous company premium contributions. Church Membership is required for most paid positions. SBC does not participate in COBRA or Unemployment Insurance.

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