Freelance Audio/Visual Technician

Title:

Freelance Audio/Visual Technician

Reports To:

A/V Coordinator

Status:

Contract - 1-3 positions

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a vibrant, open-minded congregation worshiping in the heart of Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall. As an engaged, urban partner, Westminster has been sharing the good news of God's peace, love, and justice in the city for more than 160 years.

Summary
Audio/Visual Technicians provide occasional support for events. Events often take place at night or on the weekends. Some events and services the technician will work alone, and other times the responsibilities will be divided between two technicians—one assigned to video production and one assigned to audio production.

Hours
Varied. Two-hour minimum. Saturday availability required. Monthly estimate of 10-20 hours based on 2025 events. Hours are not guaranteed and fluctuate seasonally and based on operational needs.

Accountability
Technicians will be accountable to and supervised by the Audio/Visual Coordinator, who will also provide them with systems training and work orders. Technicians will work closely with the Event Coordinator and Event Support positions.

Primary Responsibilities

Set up and execute sound system operation for the needs of the event or service, including mixing for the in-house PA system and any recording/live-stream destinations; facilitate sound checks.

Set up and execute video system operation, if applicable, including recording or live-streaming and video projector facilitation.

Skill Requirements

Experience with sound systems.

Experience with live video production.

Professional experience communicating with and taking direction from multiple stakeholders.

The ability to multi-task.

The ability to represent Westminster Presbyterian Church positively.

Collaborative and solution-oriented.

Pay rate
$40-50 an hour, dependent on experience and qualifications. Training hours paid at $20/hour.

Start date
As soon as possible.

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