Sound Engineer

Summary of Position:

The FOH A1 ensures that every service and event at Faith Family Church reflects excellence in audio quality and supports a distraction-free worship experience. This role oversees all front-of-house audio mixing, system operation, equipment stewardship, and volunteer development. The FOH A1 maintains strong reporting, file management, and workflow consistency across all audio systems. This position works closely with Worship, Production, and AVL teams to create environments that help people engage fully in worship.

Areas of Responsibility:

Front of House Mixing

Stage & Inputs

Systems & Gear

Volunteers & Leadership

Production & Collaboration

Events

Administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

Front of House Mixing:

Oversee and execute FOH audio for all weekend services, rehearsals, and mid-week events.

Ensure the overall sound reflects the culture and standards of excellence at Faith Family Church.

Create clear, balanced, and worship-supportive mixes using professional processing tools.

Utilize Waves plug-ins for EQ, compression, reverb, and dynamics to achieve consistent, high-quality sound.

Handle sound checks, pre-service mixes, routing, snapshots, and troubleshooting.

Maintain readiness for all services through preparation, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Stage & Inputs:

Maintain and update stage plots, patch lists, RF frequency charts, and input documentation to ensure clarity and consistency.

Oversee microphones, IEM systems, DI boxes, cabling, and all stage-related audio equipment.

Support the worship team by ensuring high-quality monitoring and communication during rehearsals and services.

Collaborate on stage layout, backline needs, and rehearsal setup to ensure operational efficiency.

Systems & Gear:

Operate all audio systems, including digital consoles, PA systems, DSP, and wireless audio infrastructure.

Monitor and maintain console files, firmware updates, Waves servers, backups, and system optimization.

Perform routine maintenance, pre-service system checks, and equipment inspections.

Coordinate with AVL partners for major updates, repairs, or system enhancements.

Ensure all audio systems remain reliable, organized, and service-ready.

Volunteers & Leadership:

Train, mentor, and support audio volunteers and junior technicians to ensure growth and consistency.

Develop processes, standards, and best practices for FOH operation and stage audio management.

Provide ongoing coaching and feedback that helps team members grow in skill and confidence.

Support a healthy team culture by modeling excellence, unity, and servant leadership.

Production & Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with Worship, Production, Video, and Lighting teams to support seamless services.

Participate in run-throughs, planning meetings, and weekly production communication.

Anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and communicate solutions proactively.

Support the execution of all creative elements requiring audio integration.

Events:

Provide audio support for weddings, funerals, youth services, mid-week gatherings, conferences, and church-wide events.

Create event-specific mixes and ensure smooth setup, execution, and teardown.

Support off-site or special location events as assigned.

Administration:

Maintain accurate documentation of console files, saved mixes, Waves sessions, and RF coordination.

Track system condition, equipment usage, and needed repairs or replacements.

Assist in preparing budgets for audio-related upgrades, consumables, and equipment improvements.

Keep inventory lists, maintenance records, and log sheets organized and current.

Care & Connection:

Provide support and communication to volunteers serving in audio.

Model the values and culture of Faith Family Church in all interactions.

Participate in team gatherings, training, and leadership development environments as needed.

Keys to Success: How can I succeed in this position?

Have the required knowledge:

Working knowledge of digital consoles (Allen & Heath, DiGiCo, Midas, Yamaha).

Proficiency with Waves plug-ins and live audio processing.

Understanding of EQ, compression, gain structure, effects, RF coordination, and PA optimization.

Familiarity with Ableton, Playback, Dante, AVB, and audio networking principles.

Know and understand the culture and strategy of FFC.

Weekend Services

Worship Environments

Dream Team Culture

Production Excellence

Have the required skills:

Strong leadership and team-building abilities.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage details in fast-paced service environments.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Excellence in planning, preparation, and execution.

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks as a self-starter.

Strong administrative abilities, including documentation and file management.

Steady, positive attitude; team-focused; customer-service minded.

Ability to learn new software and systems quickly.

Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Willingness to work after hours, weekends, and extended event days when needed.

Personal Qualities:

Calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly.

Professional, confident, and committed to excellence.

Reliable, consistent, and team-oriented.

Values a distraction-free worship environment.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 40-50 lbs.

Comfortable climbing ladders, running cable, and working on stage.

Able to work early mornings, weekends, and extended service days.