Primary Responsibility

The primary responsibility of OSLC AVL Techs is to create a distraction free environment for worship. We pursue this goal with the hearts of servants... serving the Lord, our community, our members, our leaders, and our fellow team members.
The role of AVL techs is crucial during services. When we do not pay attention to the task at hand, we can be the most distracting element in worship. Everyone notices audio feedback, a missed lyric slide cue or typo, etc... While we may not attain perfection, we strive for excellence.   

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OSLC AVL is Recruiting New Team Members

We are always keeping an ear to the ground when it comes to finding new recruits.
Finding techs isn’t always easy. It is a ministry that requires a huge commitment of time… but also requires a certain level of skill, tech savviness, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Below is a list of “qualifications” for folks who might fit well on our team…
While the content of this page is lighthearted, we are very serious about serving others and "preparing the stage."

You might be an AVL tech if:

• You love music
• You love video
  
• You don’t mind getting places early… or staying late.
  
• You’re a gear nerd
• You’ve ever said, “Did you hear that drum part?! It was amazing!”
• You’ve ever said, “The composition of that camera shot was beautiful.”
• You’ve ever said, “The atmosphere created by the lighting is perfect right now."
• You like things to be neat and tidy.
• You’re teachable and servant-hearted.
  
• You love taking care of others.
• You actually enjoy "preparing the stage” for others.

Of course, you don’t need to check all the boxes on this list, but If you are passionate about any of these things, that is more important than knowing how to operate a piece of the gear to make it happen…
We’ll provide all the training you’ll need to serve with confidence.
If you are interested, contact Matt Kees.

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AVL Positions

There are several systems that we operate to help our services deliver the Good News every Sunday.
We like to cross train folks in as many areas as they desire.
The number one role & requirement of all of our techs is 'attentiveness'...
At any given moment, something may go awry, and we need to be aware to solve or troubleshoot any problems.

Below are some general responsibilities of each position, these lists are not exhaustive.

FOH / Monitor Audio

• Prepare the stage, mics, monitors and any other audio feeds prior to service or event
• Mix monitors for the band, and FOH for the congregation.
• Maintain audio levels that are OSHA compliant.
• Requires a love of music... musicians often make excellent audio technicians.
• Requires additional training.
  
• Attending rehearsals is required.
  

ProPresenter

• Verify presentation playlist is complete prior to service or event
• Review content & lyrics for typos
• Maintain timely slide transitions, always anticipating the next slide.
  
• Requires extreme attentiveness throughout the entire service.
  
• Attending rehearsals is required.
  

Lighting / EP / Media Tech

• Verify lighting cues and EP (environmental projection) timeline prior to service or event
• Run lighting & EP cues.
• Run media cues when directed
• Give countdown timing to the Video Director

                           
Video Director/Switcher

• Prepare cameras and software for streaming
• Stream services
• Switch cameras and video inputs to maintain a distraction free broadcast
• Communicate with camera operator desired shots.
• Requires additional training

Camera Operator

• Follow instructions given by Video Director
• Follow subjects smoothly using pan, tilt and zoom.

Broadcast Audio

• Mix audio for the stream.
• Requires knowledge of Digital Audio Workstation software.
• Should have experience mixing multi-track audio 'in the box.'
  
• Requires additional training

All Techs

• Report to and follow direction of the Producer
• Keep platform, control booth and AVL closet clean, organized and free from clutter
• Serve responsively, and with humility
• We are not only techs, we are members of the Worship Ministry Team

Producer

• Arrives early to prepare all systems.
• Troubleshoots all tech issues.
• Calls the "show."
• Acts as stage manager, making sure people are where they need to be.
• Makes sure all systems are shut down after services.
• Stays late to upload all videos to web and social media.

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