Job Description

At INSIGHT Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we're a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to make and train followers of Jesus Christ and build strong families, by UNDERSTANDING, EMBRACING, and DOING God's Word, preparing people for the Day of the Lord, so check out our website ( ( to be sure you're aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

OBJECTIVES

The Audio Engineer employs a high level of expertise and experience in live audio systems and production to ensure that INSIGHT Church campuses and venues can deliver purposeful, well-planned, and proficiently executed services and events, allowing individuals to experience God in a distraction-free atmosphere. This role entails crafting a mix that aligns with the mood the Senior Pastor aims to convey, while also supporting the audio needs of all participants involved in the church service. Ultimately, the Audio Engineer's mission is to glorify God by providing exceptional audio services.

As an Audio Engineer, you will utilize your knowledge to manage and optimize sound systems, ensuring clear and high-quality audio for all events. Your responsibilities include delivering a mix that reflects the desired ambiance during live worship experiences and overseeing broadcast audio. You will balance sound levels, eliminate feedback, and guarantee optimal audio quality for every seat in the venue. Your objective is to provide meticulously planned and executed services that facilitate a worship environment conducive to experiencing God without distractions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a leader on the campus, executing the vision of the church and upholding worship experience standards.
• Assist in the overall leadership of the campus by overseeing the sound of INSIGHT Church in live services/events operating as the primary FOH mix engineer and in-ear mixes.
• Assist in the production execution of audio services for all weekend and non-weekend services and special events (weekly run-throughs and all-church events). * Full calendar to be provided
  • Wed PM Bible Study
  • Sunday Main Experiences 
  • Monthly ENCOUNTER Nights
  • Development Nights 
  • Special services/events
  • Conferences 
• Oversee all Audio Team staff, volunteers, training, structures, and systems at the campus. 
• Assist with accurate and detailed documentation of guidelines, projects, workflow processes and procedures relating to audio systems.
• Maintain the campus' technical equipment and work with the Tech Department for repairs and upgrades. Serving as a troubleshooter for audio systems and led walls at INSIGHT Church Tinley Park, including updating hardware, software & equipment firmware, diagnose and resolve audio and network issues, and assist with overseeing a general preventative maintenance plan for audio systems.
• Multi track record and mix worship services and rehearsals along with post production mix.
• Prepare auditorium / venue for services, including sound system, band equipment, lighting, tech equipment (led wall) etc.
• Maintain a basic level of knowledge in lighting and broadcast systems to help the team in any capacity.
• Implement the infrastructure of all standard operating systems, cultural expectations, volunteer leadership for the area you oversee.

MUST-HAVES

• A passion and commitment to INSIGHT Church leadership, vision and mission
  • We love active participation in church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community & discipleship)
    
• A love for People
• Passion for Production excellence and setting a distraction-free environment
• Experience in mixing on and knowledge of large format digital audio consoles i.e., Yamaha, Allen & Heath, SSL Live, and Digico
• Strong technical background, including proficiency in using and troubleshooting AVL gear.
• High-level networking/relational strengths
• Ability to make sound, critical decisions under pressure
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Great attention to detail and time-management skills

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
• Ministry training or Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of technical experience or equivalent life experience

DAY-TO-DAY

• We're a  Sunday-Thursday work environment . Monday-Thursday, we're in the office (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM); on Sunday, we're supporting the weekend worship experience directly in our roles. 
  • Please connect to hear more about your personalized schedule for PT employment.  
• There's a lot to accomplish each week, so we're pretty fast-paced. We're also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend -  adaptability is a key competence for us.
• You can't help but grow on our staff. You'll be around some incredible people.  Professional development opportunities will be all around you , both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to  be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, exemplary as a Disciple of Christ and in your Family life and integrity.

BENEFITS

• INSIGHT Church pays 100% of every employee's healthcare benefits for full-time staff
  • See plan details on which tired is covered at the 100% rate. 
• 401k with 3% match and profit matching
• Dental & Vision benefits for full-time staff 
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Short Term & Long Term Insurance for full-time employees
• Basic Life Insurance for full-time employees
• Snack Bar 

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