Audio Engineer

Location: MidCities

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Pastor

Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, As Needed

Supervisory Role: No

Date Updated: 3/19/2026

Objective

The responsibility of this position is primarily focused on overseeing the audio needs at the MidCities Campus.

Essential Job Functions

• Main Weekend Services: Mix and oversee all audio aspects for the weekend services.
• Help with troubleshooting and maintenance of audio equipment.
• Run audio production needs for events (ministry and non‑ministry) as needed or assigned.
• (Optional) Technical Systems: Ensure working audio equipment in a manner that fits the specific needs & culture of the service/event.
• Responsible for keeping Production areas (Backstage, FOH, Production Storage Areas) clean and tidy.
• Equipment upgrades and purchasing decisions go through the Production Director.
• All other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned by the Production Director.

We consider ministry readiness, and an individual’s capacity to represent Compass Church’s beliefs, during the selection process for all positions. Each member of the Compass Church team takes a “how can I help” approach to ministry. While each team member has individual areas of responsibility, collaboration and support permeates our culture. There is no task below a team member at Compass. If we see something that needs to be done, we do it.

Qualifications

• Be a Biblically based and spirit‑filled Christian, ascribing to the vision and beliefs of Compass Christian Church.
• Be a stable, mature and growing Christian with an exemplary personal, marital, and family life.
• Be of moral and spiritual integrity in all areas.
• Champion and follow the 12 Staff Commandments.
• Be a team player and exhibit good people skills.
• Current with latest best practices of live audio mixing.
• Minimum 5 years of live audio experience.
• Familiar with Yamaha DM7 sound consoles preferred.
• Work well with the production team and worship team to execute the weekend services at a high level.
• High degree of initiative, accountability and attention to detail.
• Prompt response and resolution to constructive feedback from the Production Director.
• Good problem‑solving skills, including ability to identify and avoid potential problems before they happen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly under pressure and to adjust, when needed, to changes in priorities or conditions of the fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain constructive, positive relationships with co‑workers.
• Professional attitude and appearance; positive spirit and enthusiasm.
• Be prepared to send a recorded example of a live audio mix completed within the past 6 months if requested (links to church live streams are acceptable).

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or GED required.