First UMC Carrollton: Technical Arts Director

Date Posted: 3/25/2022

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First UMC Carrollton, Carrollton, TX

Job Description

The Technical Arts Director will manage all of the audio, video and lighting systems on campus; staff and train volunteers to run AVL systems for services and events; and oversee and facilitate the campus-wide IT efforts of the church.

Qualifications

• College degree
• Strong personal faith and a Biblical foundation that aligns with First Methodist Carrollton
• Proficiency in a variety of technological fields, including VoIP telephony, wireless configuration, IT security, and both Windows and Mac computers
• Experience operating & maintaining AVL systems

Responsibilities

Technical Arts

• Recruit, create documentation/training materials, and train volunteer teams to facilitate cameras, livestreams, live video switching, ProPresenter, and house/stage lights for services
• Re-set AV equipment on stage to facilitate sanctuary use for groups and special events
• Coordinate AV support for special events, weddings, funerals
• Oversee AVL production team for Sunday Services
• Coordinate with Audio Engineer to assure stage is reset for worship and that direct boxes, mics, IEMs, are in place and correctly labeled for each service or event
• Manage, verify integrity, and schedule livestreams for social media platforms
• Manage, maintain & service AVL equipment
• Working knowledge of industry standards of AVL equipment and ability to work effectively with vendors for the installation and commissioning of new equipment as needed

Information Technology

• Responsible for hands-on, day-to-day building-wide IT operations
• Develop and adhere to a budget for the church’s technological needs
• Develop a plan for life-cycle management of computer and network hardware
• Provide technical support for digital communications (including website)
• Oversee routine maintenance on the church’s network (sometimes outside of normal work hours)
• Manage the church’s relationship with technological vendors
• Look at future church technology trends and make recommendations to the church leadership on steps moving forward

Preferred Experience

Technical Arts

• ProPresenter 7
• Lightkey
• El Gato StreamDeck XL
• X32 (one board controlling independent house and livestream mixes)
• DMX control/converter
• Decklink Duo 2
• Wireless IEMs, mics & Countryman mics
• Wired mics, cables, P1 monitor boxes, DI’s
• Planning Center

Information Technology

• Microsoft and all of its applications
• Networking & Wi-Fi management experience
• Familiarity with both Mac & PC systems

Reports to:

   Technical Arts – Music & Arts Director

    IT – Director of Operations & Finance

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt; salaried position

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and resume to Jenn Magill, Director of Operations & Finance, at
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 469-568-1240