Audio Engineer Jobs in Maple Grove, MN (NOW HIRING)

Creative Church is a Spirit-filled, non-denominational church located in the Greater Twin Cities, Minnesota area. Led by Pastors Jonathan and Joanne Brozozog, Creative Church is one of the fastest growing and most diverse churches in the region. As we expand, God continues to open opportunities to add dedicated, talented leaders to our team.

We are seeking a part-time Tech Director to oversee the Audio, Visual, and Lighting (AVL) operations of our church, with a special emphasis on video broadcast production. This individual will provide both technical expertise and pastoral leadership, managing people as well as equipment. The Tech Director will serve under the Production Director (also Worship Director), while ultimately advancing the vision of our Lead Pastors.

Key Expectations

• Leader & Shepherd - Pastor and inspire tech volunteers, building a culture of excellence, humility, and service.
• Tech-Savvy & Calm - Strong troubleshooting skills across AVL, networking, and IT basics. Able to remain peaceful, humble, and unoffendable under pressure.
• Recruiter & Builder - Recruit, train, and develop a large volunteer team, equipping leaders for long-term sustainability.
• Cultural Alignment - Fully embrace the Spirit-filled, charismatic, evangelical DNA of Creative Church.
• Collaborator - Work closely with Worship, Creative, and Operations staff to ensure excellence across all ministries.

Responsibilities

AVL & Broadcast Oversight

• Direct and oversee all AVL operations for worship services and events.
• Lead the capturing, production, and broadcast of live video for services and online streaming.
• Oversee post-production collaboration with videographers and editors.
• Ensure AVL systems are volunteer-friendly, clearly labeled, and consistently maintained.

Volunteer & Team Development

• Recruit, train, and pastor volunteers for all tech positions (broadcast, audio, lighting, projection, cameras, IT support).
• Develop leadership tracks for volunteers and team leads.
• Organize trainings, appreciation events, and ongoing development opportunities.

Systems & Administration

• Manage department budgets, purchases, and equipment upkeep.
• Create and enforce standards for broadcast and AVL processes.
• Provide weekly updates and reports to the Production Director.
• Assist with irregular events, conferences, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Experience leading AVL, broadcast, or production in a medium-to-large church, concert venue, or college setting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in AVL production; degree or certification in video broadcasting, audio engineering, film, or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure.
• Strong leadership, people skills, and ability to recruit and develop volunteers.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Teachable, humble, unoffendable, and able to handle stress with a calm, peaceful spirit.
• Familiarity with Living As One (Resi), ProPresenter, Planning Center, and similar platforms preferred.
• It would be an added benefit to have some I.T. background, experience and understanding for I.T. support and troubleshooting during events.

Application Requirements

Please submit:

1. Resume (highlighting AVL/broadcast experience, church or venue context preferred).
2. References (must include supervisors or colleagues who can speak to both your technical ability and interpersonal leadership).
3. Portfolio or Sample Work (video links, broadcast reels, or documentation of AVL projects strongly preferred).

Position Details

• Position Type: Part Time (20+ hours, including Sundays and some evenings) with the potential of expanding to Full Time depending on quality, effectiveness and experience.
• Reports To: Production Director
• Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications
• Location: Creative Church - Greater Twin Cities, MN