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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for church audio engineer in Michigan is $73,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,600.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Church Audio Engineers often face challenges such as balancing varying sound preferences among worship leaders and congregants, ensuring clear audio in rooms with difficult acoustics, and managing equipment malfunctions under tight time constraints. To overcome these hurdles, they rely on strong technical problem-solving skills, regular equipment maintenance, and effective communication with ministry staff and volunteers. Flexibility and the ability to stay calm during live events are crucial, as unexpected issues can arise at any moment. Proactive planning, rehearsals, and continual learning help Church Audio Engineers provide consistent audio quality and contribute positively to the worship experience.

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To thrive as a Church Audio Engineer, you need a solid grasp of sound engineering principles, audio equipment setup, troubleshooting, and live event mixing, often backed by hands-on experience or technical training. Familiarity with digital mixing consoles, microphones, wireless systems, and industry-standard software such as Pro Tools or QLab is highly beneficial, and some churches may prefer certifications from organizations like AVIXA. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability are valuable soft skills, as you’ll often coordinate with worship teams, speakers, and volunteers. These competencies ensure reliable, high-quality sound that supports the service and enhances the congregation’s experience.

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A Church Audio Engineer is responsible for managing and operating the sound system during church services and events. They ensure clear audio for the congregation, handle microphones, mix live sound, and troubleshoot technical issues. Their role also includes setting up sound equipment, recording sermons, and sometimes training volunteers. The goal is to create an immersive and distraction-free worship experience through excellent sound quality.

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Worship Arts Coordinator

Worship Arts Coordinator

Community Church

Mount Pleasant, MI • On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Department: Weekend & Reach
Campus Location: Mount Pleasant
Classification: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Our Mission:
Community Church exists to lead people into a focused life with Jesus Christ.
The Call:
The Worship Arts Coordinator serves as a key leader of our Mount Pleasant Campus ministry team, providing leadership and support in the worship ministry. This role exists to create irresistible, distraction-free worship environments, helping to fulfill the church's mission of leading people into a focused life of Jesus Christ.
The Worship Arts Coordinator will be responsible for:
1. Modeling Biblical Priorities
As a member of the Community Church staff, each employee is expected to lead by example in spiritual maturity, character, and lifestyle. Staff members are called to model a life of personal discipleship and to reflect the heart of Jesus in their relationships, leadership, and daily choices. These objectives are accomplished by:
  • Committing to a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ through regular time in scripture, prayer, and worship.
  • Actively participating in the life and mission of Community Church through groups and volunteer teams.
  • Demonstrating a contagious passion for reaching people far from God both locally and globally, and inviting them into a disciple-making process of spiritual growth, connectedness, and maturity.
  • Championing unity across all ministries and teams, avoiding gossip, and responding to challenges with a spirit of humility, grace, and reconciliation.
  • Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of Community Church employees as defined in the Staff Handbook.

2. Strategic Leadership and Ministry Oversight
The Worship Arts Coordinator implements the vision, strategy, and direction for worship at the Mount Pleasant Campus in alignment with the overall mission and vision set by the Lead Pastor and Director of Worship Arts. This role helps cultivate a consistent and unified worship experience that reflects the mission of Community Church. These objectives are accomplished by:
  • Foster a culture of worship at the Mount Pleasant Campus that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of Community Church.
  • Carry out ministry programming in alignment with the church-wide strategy and direction set by the Director of Worship Arts.
  • Collaborate with the Campus Pastor and Director of Worship Arts to ensure quality, consistency, and excellence.
  • Actively pursue growth as a leader by seeking feedback and development opportunities.

3. Core Competencies
The Worship Arts Coordinator serves as the champion for worship at the Campus and demonstrates a high level of skill, commitment, and effectiveness in their ministry area. They deliver consistent, high-quality experiences that reflect the overall vision of Community Church. These objectives are accomplished by:
  • Effectively lead and execute weekly worship services in collaboration with the Campus Pastor and Director of Worship Arts, ensuring excellence in musical and technical aspects.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in musicianship and worship leadership as a skilled vocalist and instrumentalist.
  • Oversee all technical and creative elements of worship services at the campus level, including audio/visual systems, stage design, and integration of media, in coordination with the Worship Arts team across campuses.
  • May provide direct supervision of campus staff, assistant directors, or interns as assigned.

4. Leader Recruitment and Development
Our staff is committed to building healthy, capable teams by identifying, equipping, and empowering both staff and volunteers. Worship Arts Coordinator plays a vital role in cultivating and developing volunteer leaders at the campus level through ongoing support, clear communication, and intentional discipleship. These objectives are accomplished by:
  • Develop a leadership pipeline for recruiting, onboarding, and training volunteers in alignment with Community Church standards.
  • Provide regular coaching, encouragement, and feedback to leaders and team members.
  • Under the guidance of the Campus Pastor, help foster a culture of spiritual growth, relational health, and leadership development at the Mount Pleasant Campus.

5. Ministry Administration
Effective ministry requires intentional organization and faithful stewardship. Worship Arts Coordinators support the day-to-day administrative needs of the worship ministry at their local campus, ensuring their ministry efforts are organized, efficient, and aligned with church-wide systems. These objectives are accomplished by:
  • Be a faithful steward of ministry resources, including tracking expenses, managing supplies, and assisting with budget planning under the guidance of the Campus Pastor/Director of Worship Arts.
  • Maintain familiarity with systems that support the operation of Community Church, including but not limited to Church Community Builder, Planning Center Online, Bill.com, BambooHR, and more.
  • Communicate regularly with Campus Pastor and Director of Worship Arts to ensure smooth coordination and unity between campuses and central ministry leadership.

Accountability:
The Worship Arts Coordinator is accountable to the Mount Pleasant Campus Pastor and will receive an annual performance review. Compensation is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.
Qualifications:
  1. Effective communication skills (oral and written).
  2. Excellent people management skills both with staff and volunteers.
  3. Experience in ministry in a medium to large church setting.
  4. An engaging communicator with a strong biblical and theological background.
  5. A self-motivated leader possessing relational skills with staff, volunteers and congregation.
  6. Experience in leading and developing worship consisting of musicians and instrumentalists.
  7. Familiarity with required technology that supports the worship ministry including Planning Center Online, Ableton, Vista Pro, etc.
  8. Basic proficiency with Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Google Sheets)
  9. Basic proficiency with database software (Community Church to provide training).
  10. Undergraduate degree preferred.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be a reflection of the major job elements essential for making compensation and employment decisions.

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