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Audio-Visual Technician (Part-Time)

We are looking for a reliable, tech-savvy Audio-Visual Technician to join our team at UU Shenandoah! This role is essential in delivering a seamless worship experience for both our in-person congregation and our online community. If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with multimedia, and contributing to a positive environment, we’d love to meet you.

UU Shenandoah is a community based on and committed to self-development, compassion, open communication, and action. We are a liberal, welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation located in Stephens City, Virginia. We welcome members and visitors from Winchester, Frederick County, Shenandoah County, and beyond. Learn more about us at uushenandoah.org.

Job Details

  • Status: Part-time (Hourly), unbenefited

  • Schedule: 3–4 Sundays per month (Flexible scheduling available). Services run 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; must be available before, during and after services (approximately 4 hours/week). Occasional availability for special events and memorials. Additional hourly remote work possible according to the candidate’s interest and experience.

  • Start Date: April or May 2026

  • Pay: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience, $17-$30/hour, depending on qualifications

  • Location: UU Shenandoah at 6380 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA 22655

Core Responsibilities

You will be the "pilot" of our Sunday morning services, managing the following:

  • Hybrid Service Management: Running the technology that connects our physical sanctuary with our digital live stream.

  • Multi-System Operation: Operating multiple computers (simultaneously managing slides, stream software, and recording).

  • Audio/Visual Control: Managing the soundboard/mixer and ensuring clear audio for the room and the stream.

  • Display Management: Controlling the sanctuary televisions, cameras, and digital displays.

  • Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving minor technical glitches as they occur.

  • Collaboration: Working alongside our worship volunteers and others to provide an inclusive and accessible worship experience.

  • Hardware/Software Assessment: Advising on equipment and software upgrades or replacements.

Qualifications

  • Cross-Platform Proficiency: High comfort level with both macOS and Windows is required. Additional experience with Google Workspace, Google Apps, and other web content management tools such as databases preferred.

  • Technical Aptitude: You don't need to be a pro, but you should be "tech-fluent" and able to learn new software quickly.

  • Experience: Prior experience with A/V systems (mixers, OBS, Zoom, etc.) is a plus, but not required. As long as you have a strong technical foundation and a willingness to learn, we’ll get you up to speed with training on our current setup.

  • Requirements: Completion of a criminal background check.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in helping us create a great worship experience, please share a brief letter of interest, your resume, and two professional references with:

  • Liz England, UU Shenandoah Board President 2025-26: LizEngland@uushenandoah.org

  • Kim Newton, Technology Coordinator: kimnewton@uushenandoah.org