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About Crossroads

Crossroads Church is a multi-site, interdenominational church in the Midwest. Our Churches are primarily located in Ohio and Kentucky, and we have an online presence that serves thousands of people monthly.

JOB TITLE: Site Audio Engineer

Location: Columbus, KY

Status: Full-Time

About Crossroads

Crossroads Church is a multi-site, interdenominational church in the Midwest. Our Churches are primarily located in Ohio and Kentucky, and we have an online presence that serves thousands of people monthly.

We believe that telling the redemptive story of Jesus is the best story we could ever tell, and you will notice that we love to use the best tools to get that story out to the world. We valuecreativity, adventure, authenticity, and tenacity.

Our desire is to model our staff and church community after the church in Revelation, where people of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues worshiped [and worked] together. Admittedly, we are not there, but we think about this with every hire and person who enters our buildings.

Job Summary

Site Audio Engineers oversee the execution of live technical elements at Crossroads, including setup and support for rehearsals, live, virtual, and hybrid events. They collaborate with staff and volunteers to prepare and operate audio and other essential equipment. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, communication, and leadership.

Reporting to a Senior Site Audio Engineer, they work closely with Producers, Worship Leaders, and other teams in auditoriums and event spaces to create environments that align with the Central Experience Team’s creative and teaching objectives. Responsibilities also include equipment maintenance, video production, theatrical set changes, and training staff and volunteers in technical operations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• On a weekly basis, this may include:
• Operating and programming necessary equipment for services or events
• Troubleshooting technical systems as needed
• Participation in production team meetings
• Ensuring smooth technical transitions throughout the service, identifying areas for improvement
• Working with the site experience team to adapt and execute changes following the run-through
• Training technical volunteers
• Performing routine maintenance of AVL systems (hardware and software)
• Planning and execution of special services and events
• Participating in other projects such as video shoots, concerts, student ministry events, and camps as needed
  
  
  

Job Qualifications

Minimum 3 years professional audio experience

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma

Skill Requirements

College degree or equivalent field experience preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of the Google web platform and willingness to learn other software tools as needed
• Organized, disciplined with priorities, meticulous attention to detail
• Extensive working knowledge of live event technical systems in one or more areas of discipline (audio, rigging, programming, etc.)
• Extensive experience in on & off-site technical support for live production systems with an excellent ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Driven & independent worker with a high attention to detail and a desire for excellence
• Proficiency in several of the following:
• Mac OS X
• Digico consoles and systems
• Yamaha consoles
• SMAART
• Wireless Workbench
• Ableton Live
• Logic Pro
• IP Communications
• Signal flow and routing
• Broadcast Audio
  

Physical Requirements

• Performs effectively under pressure and against strict time constraints
• Must be able to walk up to 5 miles, standing, climbing, lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching as duties required
• Must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
  
  
  

Scheduling / Travel Requirements

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and other high-impact events at Crossroads.

CROSSROADS STAFF QUALITIES

• Mission Oriented: committed to the Crossroads mission and expectations in the staff “I Promise” document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines, tithing, and pursuing personal purity.
• Availability: expected to work outside of “normal” schedule for All Hands on Deck high-impact events (Holy Week/Easter, Super Bowl, Christmas, others as needed), participate in all-staff meetings, day of solitude, offsites, etc.
• Authenticity: communicates clearly, directly, and honestly, even under stress, with a sustained positive attitude and demeanor.
• Personal Leadership: envisions, energizes, and enables others to operate at full potential.
• Collaborative Self-starter: thrives as an individual contributor and works well on a team.
• Proactive Problem Solver: takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to changing and fluid environments, and proactively solves problems.
• Humility: puts others above self and takes ownership of mistakes.
• Learner: desires growth and learning from others.
• Flexibility: Able to quickly shift between projects as organizational direction and needs change, able to balance competing priorities successfully.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Religious Institutions

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