Job Title: Audio Director

Reports To: Production Director

Position Requirements:

With minimal supervision, own the sound and audio for Transformation Church. This includes live broadcasts for online platforms, as well as all live environments. Work with the Production Team on implementing audio gear, systems, and technology to enhance and execute the weekend and online experiences so that TC is able to represent God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ.

HEART (Passion + Purpose)

Demonstrate a stable, mature Christian walk, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit.
(Gal 5:22-23)
Maintain a strong, personal relationship with God, exemplifying a disciplined worship plan through prayer, Bible study, and financial giving of tithes and offerings.
Steward well church and personal finances, relations, time, and health
Help transform lives by regularly inviting others to our church services
Emotional health and balance between handling multiple, fast-paced projects simultaneously
Belief and understanding of TC’s culture code, core behaviors, and C.O.R.E leadership
Passion for Representing God to the Lost & Found
Willing to become a member of TC and submit to the direction of the pastors and Lead Staff
Passion for putting Christ in the middle of a culture

HANDS (Responsibilities + Duties)

Receive, cast and translate vision and share effectively to a multi-generational, multicultural, and multi-ethnic body
Annually oversees the development of the departmental goals and objectives
Consistent assessment of teams, projects and programs to ensure effectiveness of department
Leads team in the development of infrastructure to ensure the existence of both ground and global impact
Recruit, equip, encourage and disciple audio contractors, volunteers and staff.
Work with other members of the production team to provide audio support and best practices church wide.
Collaborate with the Production Director in the purchase and maintenance of all essential audio equipment.
Collaborate with Production and Worship Directors in supporting audio vision and direction for Transformation Worship.
Support FOH sound for Transformation-owned venues, as well as conferences and/or tours.

Strategic Leadership

Lead major division-wide and department wide projects by facilitating cross-departmental/team workspaces, from conception to post-project debriefs
Leads creation of agenda and discussion of department-wide (monthly) and Team Director meetings (weekly)
Helps the Team Directors (TD) and their teams understand and carry out vision and strategic direction
Tracks strategic initiatives and major projects by monitoring progress towards meeting goals, analyzing data, ensuring follow-through and sustaining momentum needed to drive these initiatives
Oversees department budget and stewardship of finances

Leadership Development

Provide support, encouragement, and coaching in the development and nurturing of TDs
Lead weekly team meetings (1:1 or group settings) in a timely fashion, with agenda in mind to include major announcements/updates and leadership development training
Oversees the staffing, development, evaluation, and education of TDs
Quarterly reviews for all direct reports, including occasional Mile Markers, Performance Improvement Plans, and Corrective Action
All other duties, as assigned

HEAD (Knowledge + Training)

Required 5 to 10 years of experience within Audio/Visual industry and/or church live production.
Ministry experience preferred
Ability to lead self and others in a healthy environment that produces self-awareness along with the spiritual, emotional and professional growth
Ability to adjust and handle multiple, high level, fast-paced projects simultaneously
Exceptional tact and discretion with confidential information
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Sufficiently competent and skillful in technology (i.e. email, documents, presentations)
Expert knowledge of Yamaha, Lawo, Shure, Waves, Dante, UAD, Pro Tools, and network audio.
Highly tech-savvy, able to master new technology quickly and thoroughly.
Ability to train and develop volunteers on equipment.
Ability to resolve conflict in a calming manner.
Ability to lead self and others in a healthy environment that produces self-awareness along with spiritual, emotional, and professional growth
Ability to adjust and handle multiple, high-level, fast-paced projects simultaneously
Exceptional tact and discretion with confidential information
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Sufficiently competent and skillful in technology (i.e., email, documents, presentations)
Proficient computer skills with Apple, Microsoft, and Google products and the ability to learn TC-used databases and technologies