INTERN SOUND TECHNICIAN

Responsibility To:  Head Sound Technician

Job Description:
    Purpose:  To assist in producing the best possible atmosphere
              for worship through sound reinforcement.
    Tasks:
        1.  Sound check
            a)  Need to be available 1 hour prior to service for
                sound check.
            b)  Responsible for learning operation of sound system
                for sound check.
            c)  Responsible for learning to get proper sound levels
                before service begins.
        2.  Setting/Mixing Sanctuary Sound for Worship Service
            a)  Responsible for learning to get initial monitor
                sound levels / mixes before service begins in
                cooperation with the worship team.
            b)  Responsible for learning to get initial sanctuary
                sound levels / mixes before service begins in
                cooperation with the worship leader.
            c)  Responsible for learning to adjust sound levels
                during worship service.
            d)  Responsible for following worship leader's
                direction during services.
            e)  Responsible for learning to record the worship
                service.
        3.  Preaching
            a)  Responsible for learning to mix speakers voice
                during messages.  Learn to premix speaker's channel
                prior to service with speaker's cooperation.
            b)  Responsible for learning to record the messages at
                service.
        4.  Background Music
            a)  Responsible for background music before service
                begins.
            b)  Responsible for background music during breaks.
            c)  Responsible for background music after service
                is over.
        5.  Learning as an Intern Sound Technician
            a)  Responsible for observing and learning operation of
                sound system throughout an entire service, at least
                once a month.
            b)  Responsible for operating sound system during part
                of service while head sound technician is monitoring
                you, at least once every 2 months.

Time Required:   2 hours per week, when scheduled.

Length of Service:  6 months or less

Qualifications & Skills Required:
    1.  A heart for worshiping God.
    2.  Must want to learn to trouble-shoot system and mix sound
        properly.
    3.  Must be able to follow head sound technicians direction.
    4.  Must have commitment to a local church Small Group.

Training:
    1.  Worship Team Practice.
    2.  Worship Services.
    3.  OJT, conferences, books, and CDs/DVDs/podcasts relating to job function.

Support: small group, Head Sound Technician, Worship Pastor
         available for individual needs with an appointment.