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Part-Time Live Sound Engineer / AV Technician (Palm Desert)
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
47-535 Highway 74
compensation:
$30 per hour
employment type:
part-time
job title:
Part-Time Live Sound Engineer / AV Technician
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$30/hour | Part-Time
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert is seeking an experienced and dependable Live Sound Engineer / AV Technician to oversee audio and livestream production for weekly worship services, concerts, and special events.
This is an excellent opportunity for a live-sound professional looking for consistent Sunday-morning work in addition to freelance, production, theater, or event work.
St. Margaret’s has an active and highly regarded music program featuring choir, pipe organ, piano, vocal soloists, instrumentalists, chamber ensembles, and guest artists. We are looking for someone with a good musical ear who is comfortable mixing live music and spoken word in a large acoustic space.
SCHEDULE
September–May: Sundays, 7:30 AM–12:30 PM
June–August: Sundays, approximately 8:30–10:30 AM
Additional paid hours may be available for concerts, rehearsals, weddings, funerals, and other special events, primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons.
Availability is also required for major services and events including Christmas Eve, Easter, Choral Evensongs, Lessons & Carols, and selected concerts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* The Live Sound Engineer / AV Technician will:
* Operate the church’s digital mixing console for worship services, concerts, and special events
* Mix live sound for choir, solo vocalists, organ, piano, keyboard, instruments, and spoken word
* Monitor and mix audio for livestream broadcasts
* Operate microphones, speakers, projection, recording, and other AV systems
* Assist with livestream video and troubleshoot camera or broadcast issues as needed
* Work closely with the Director of Music, Rector, musicians, clergy, and guest artists to coordinate cues and transitions
* Set up, test, and break down audio and visual equipment as needed
* Troubleshoot technical problems quickly during live events
* Maintain organized microphones, cables, stands, and related equipment
* Support and help train volunteer livestream and AV assistants
* Perform basic post-production of worship livestreams, including trimming videos, adding descriptions, bulletin links, participant information, and timestamps
QUALIFICATIONS
* We are especially interested in candidates with:
* Experience operating digital mixing consoles in live-performance environments
* Experience mixing both live music and spoken word
* A strong ear for musical balance and clarity
* Familiarity with livestream audio, recording, and broadcast workflows
* Experience with presentation or projection software
* Strong troubleshooting skills
* Ability to work calmly and collaboratively during live events
* Excellent reliability and punctuality
* Consistent Sunday-morning availability
* Experience with choirs, acoustic instruments, churches, theaters, concerts, or other live performance environments is particularly valuable.
The position occasionally requires moving speakers, stands, and other AV equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
Compensation
$30.00 per hour
Part-time position; no benefits.
To Apply
Please send a résumé or a brief summary of your relevant experience to:
David Christopher
Director of Music
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Please include a short description of your experience with live sound mixing, digital consoles, and livestream or broadcast audio.
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