Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, OH) is hiring: AV Technician (Audio) in Dayton

JOB TITLE: Audio Technician

Location: Dayton

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 value creativity, 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

Audio Technicians are responsible for the organization and execution of live technical elements at Crossroads. This may include setup and support for rehearsals, live, virtual, or hybrid events. Technicians work with staff and volunteers to prepare and operate audio, band equipment, and any other necessary equipment used for sound reinforcement. This position reports directly to a Senior Audio Technician and works closely with Producers, Worship Leaders, and all other teams in our auditoriums and event spaces. Audio Technicians work closely with site staff and volunteers to create environments that meet the creative and teaching objectives set by the Central Experience Team. Audio Technicians will also work closely with other projects related to experiences, such as equipment maintenance, audio production, band placement and set changes, and training staff and volunteers in the operation of technical equipment.

Job Specific 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 Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent college experience preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of audio engineering
• Ability to create immersive mixes that engage and inspire large-scale (1,500+) audiences

Skill Requirements

• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment, including DiGiCo or Yamaha consoles and Waves plugins
• Proficiency in operating digital audio consoles and signal processing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of audio signal flow, sound reinforcement, and acoustics.
• Experience with audio recording and post-production techniques.
• Familiarity with audio software and plugins including ProTools, Logic, or Reaper.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to lead and train volunteer audio technicians.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Passion for ministry and a solid commitment to the mission and values of Crossroads.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement it quickly with a great attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• A heart for serving others and a dedication to the well-being of the team and the community.

Physical Requirements

• Performs effectively under pressure, and against strict time constraints.
• Must be able to walk up to 5 miles, standing, climbing, lifting, pulling, and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, and stooping as duties required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Scheduling/Travel Requirements

• Regular schedule depends on the needs and availability of events and weekend experiences.
• Generally Sunday through Thursday, with varying hours dependent on rehearsals and shows.

CROSSROADS STAFF QUALITIES

Qualities all staff teammates should exhibit:

• 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, and does so 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 successfully balance competing priorities.