Job Posting: Worship Technician and Facilities Rental Supervisor
Required Experience and Strengths
Cooperative team player.
Proactive and has good problem-solving skills.
Able to manage audiovisual (AV) productions and supervise the rental of church facilities.
Proficient in setting up and using equipment to produce online streaming and recording. Includes but is not limited to: Wirecast, YouTube, Vimeo, and 4K video camera operation. Also includes microphones, lighting equipment, and sound mixers.
Proficient in graphic communication design.
Proficient in written communication. Languages in addition to English are a plus.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Church is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
For additional information about the church, please visit the church website at www.seattlefirstbaptist.org.
Details for Applying
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references, including the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of your references.
SFBC is currently accepting and reviewing applications. The position is open until filled and qualified candidates should apply at their earliest convenience. Please send your application to jobs@seattlefirstbaptist.org. Submit questions about the job or its requirements to the Church Administrator, Darren Hochstedler, at darren@seattlefirstbaptist.org.
Job Description: Worship Technician and Facilities Rental Supervisor
About the Job
Direct Supervisor: Church Administrator
Status: Nonexempt, hourly staff
Pay rate: $32-$35/hour
Hour range per week: 4–10
Typical work schedule: Sunday mornings 9 AM–1 PM and various evenings and weekends, as scheduled.
Primary Duties
Produce SFBC’s worship and special livestream events. When the Sanctuary and other church-owned spaces are rented by outside organizations, help with rental by providing supervision, production management, and technical support.
Organizational Relationships
The Worship Technician and Facilities Rental Supervisor reports to the Church Administrator.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Set up and run audiovisual (AV) recording equipment for worship and live-stream events (includes but is not limited to innovative worship and adult education forums). Manage SFBC’s livestream presence and reach on social media.
Operate cameras, basic lighting, and live sound for worship events.
Work with the Minister of Music to set up onstage sound needs, such as microphones, microphone stands, music stands, and stage monitors.
Create and produce digital material for livestream events as needed. Includes but is not limited to static images, videos, illustrations, infographics, text scrolls, and hymn lyrics.
Produce, shoot, and edit AV content for SFBC social media platforms as needed.
Store and distribute recorded AV files; and post approved content on social media platforms.
Facilitate remote meetings for church events and programs if needed (for example, lecture events, forum discussions, and Bible study).
Maintain all equipment and supervise its repair or replacement, together with the Church Administrator.
Manage concert and lecture rentals as assigned: provide AV access and support; monitor building security; help with AV setup and with returning equipment to its usual storage area and default settings.
Please note: Full vaccination from COVID-19 and willingness to wear a mask while on the Church site are required for employment. (Masks are not currently required.)
About Seattle First Baptist Church
Seattle First Baptist Church is an American Baptist congregation and church located in the vibrant heart of Seattle’s urban core. SFBC is a church community that seeks to follow the way of Jesus Christ, to be a people of God and to love and care for our neighbors. Faithful to our Baptist heritage, we strive for a world where people are welcomed regardless of, and with respect for, their religious beliefs; where the separation of church and state is vigorously defended; where freedom is a fundamental right that values the dignity of all persons without regard to their race, country of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, or disabilities; and where compassion is the measure of our actions. We encourage and support applicants of underrepresented groups, including black, indigenous, and all people of color.
