Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis is hiring: Audio-Visual (AV) Tech

Job Title: Audio-Visual (AV) Tech Coordinator

Reports to: Minister

Hours & Compensation: 4+ hours per week (Sunday mornings), with opportunities for additional hours for special services and events, and external rentals.

Employee rate: $25/hour

Contractor rate: $34/hour

Job Summary

The Audio-Visual (AV) Tech Coordinator is responsible for the seamless production of multi-platform services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis (UUI), ensuring high-quality experiences for both in-person and remote attendees. This role includes managing sound, camera, and Zoom operations during Sunday services and special events, coordinating a team of tech volunteers, and overseeing the maintenance and growth of our YouTube channel. Additionally, this person will serve as the primary contact for AV support for external rentals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Weekly Service Production & Coordination

• Oversee and produce the weekly multi-platform worship service, ensuring smooth integration of in-person and remote (Zoom) participation.
• Operate sound and camera systems, manage Zoom calls, and ensure high-quality audio and video output during services.
• Lead the coordination of tech volunteers to cover audio, visual, and streaming needs for Sunday services.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during services to ensure a smooth experience for all participants.

2. AV Support for Special Services & Events

• Provide AV support for special events such as memorial services, congregational meetings, and rituals.
• Offer tech support for outside rentals that require AV or multi-platform capabilities.
• Be available for additional hours as needed for events outside of regular Sunday services.

3. Volunteer Coordination & Training

• Recruit, train, and schedule tech volunteers to support AV needs for services and events.
• Ensure volunteers are equipped with the skills needed to operate AV equipment, Zoom, and other digital platforms.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment among the tech volunteer team.

4. Digital Content & YouTube Channel Management

• Record, edit, and upload weekly services and special events to the churchs YouTube channel.
• Maintain and update the YouTube channel, ensuring high-quality content and consistency.
• Monitor YouTube analytics to track content reach and engagement.

5. Equipment Maintenance & Upgrades

• Regularly inspect and maintain AV equipment, making recommendations for repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Ensure AV systems are fully functional and set up in advance of services and events.
• Maintain an inventory of AV equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AV technology, live streaming, Zoom, and video editing.
• Familiarity with soundboards, cameras, microphones, and other AV equipment.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with experience coordinating and training volunteers.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency with YouTube, including uploading videos and managing a channel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and external renters.

Desired Skills

• Experience in producing multi-platform events, ideally in a church or non-profit setting.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Unitarian Universalist values and practices.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules, especially during special events.

Working Conditions

• This is an in-person position primarily on Sunday mornings, with occasional additional hours for special events.
• Physical ability to lift and move AV equipment (up to 25 lbs) and to stand for extended periods.
• The AV Tech Coordinator must be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and be adaptable to last-minute changes.

How to Apply

People with disabilities, people of color, Indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. UUI is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role, but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply. Send cover letter and rsum to minister@uui.org indicating AV Tech Coordinator in the subject line.

Support for the Mission and Values of the Congregation

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis is a progressive religious community. While it is not generally required or expected that an applicant/employee identify as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) or be a member of a UU congregation in order to work at UUI, all UUI staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with the UUAs values, principles and mission. In particular the following points, drawn from the Seven UU Principles, are of particular importance for UUIs work environment and staff culture:

• The inherent worth and dignity of every human being: We affirm the need for a human-centered workplace that allows our diverse staff to flourish. We also understand that our wider culture and society oppresses and denies human dignity, and we seek to counter the effects of that oppression in our hiring and workplace culture so that each person feels whole and valued.
• Justice, equity and compassion in human relations, and the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all: We speak openly and publicly of our support for social and political issues, including LGBTQ equity, racial justice, climate justice, gender equity, and reproductive justice.
• The interdependent web of existence: We recognize that the liberation of all people is interwoven, and we work to counter patriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, environmental exploitation, and other interrelated systems of marginalization.