Audio Visual Coordinator - St. Andrew UMC, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Recruit and train volunteer AV tech ministry team to provide AV support for worship and special events
• Attend and provide AV support (with additional volunteers) for all worship services on Sunday mornings, beginning at 7:00am for sound check and finishing at approximately 12:15pm
• Attend or provide volunteer AV tech coverage for special weekday worship services such as Holy Week, Pre-Eve, Christmas Eve, and others throughout the year
• Provide AV tech coverage for weddings, funerals and special community events as necessary
• Serve as a primary contact person for church staff and congregation regarding audio and visual needs
• Ensures that all AV equipment is catalogued, maintained, securely stored, and put away after use
• Meet regularly with the Director of Music to coordinate upcoming worship and other events
• Purchase supplies with prior approval form Executive Pastor & Director of Music as needs arise

 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in dynamic, complex, fast-paced and challenging church environment is highly desirable
• Experience in recruiting and training volunteers is highly desirable
• Technical training and experience using AV equipment in challenging and often adverse conditions

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use software programs such as: PowerPoint, Pro-Presenter, Word, Handbrake (rip DVDs), Outlook, Audacity, Adobe: Premier, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition; Toast Titanium (to author media to DVD of CD), Vimeo, Dropbox
• Skill in inspiring, recruiting, training and nurturing lay volunteers
• Ability to develop and maintain healthy working relationships with a large team of staff colleagues and ministry volunteers
• Commitment to a continuing program of learning and practice to improve one’s skills
• Commitment to team and moving the church forward above personal advantage

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and climb a ladder regularly
• Flexible schedule required, working after normal office hours and on weekends
• Two years training in AV technology or commensurate experience
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment