Director of Audio, Visual, Lighting Systems at Seacoast Church

Charleston, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team development, Audio systems, Video systems, Lighting systems, Project management, Technical troubleshooting, Strategic planning, Budget management, Vendor management, Staff mentorship, System maintenance, Event production, Technical documentation, Cross-functional collaboration

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Hours per week: Full time, 40 hours Location: Mount Pleasant, SC This position reports to:Director of Technology The mission: Seacoast Church exists to help people Find God, Grow Their Faith, Discover Their Purpose, and Make a Difference. Everything we do — including Technology and Production — supports life‑change and meaningful worship experiences. The Opportunity The Director of AVL Systems leads a team of hands-on experts and makes sure all audio, video, and lighting systems work smoothly during services and events across every campus. This role blends leadership, technical expertise, and team development to deliver great worship experiences each weekend. This leader oversees a customer-focused central AVL team, helps guide major technology projects, and works closely with ministries, technology, and production teams to build reliable systems that support all campuses. What You’ll Do Lead & Develop People Lead, coach, and grow the AVL Systems team Provide regular feedback, 1:1s, annual reviews, and mentorship Equip staff and volunteers to deliver with confidence Own AVL Excellence Across Campuses Oversee design, deployment, maintenance, and performance of all AVL systems Ensure consistent standards, documentation, and reliability church‑wide Maintain strong relationships with church leadership, campus staff and ministry volunteers and drive excellence Strategic & Operational Leadership Serve as Tier 3 escalation for AVL requests, ensuring timely resolution Prioritize and execute capital projects on time and within budget Partner closely with the Director of Technology, Central IT Systems (a subset of Technology Team), and campus teams Manage vendor and contractor relationships and service agreements Enable the Weekend Experience Ensure all AVL systems perform seamlessly during services and events Support special events that may occur nights, weekends, or holidays Participate in a weekly Technology Team on‑call rotation Technical Environment Oversee the deployment and maintenance of all AVL Systems across all campuses, including but not limited to the following: Audio consoles (DiGiCo Q338 and Q225, Allen & Heath Avantis and SQ series), speakers, amplifiers, wireless mics and IEMs, video switchers, routers, cameras, projectors and TVs, LED walls, lighting fixtures, lighting consoles, meeting room/conference systems, acoustic panels All related software including but not limited to ProPresenter, Ableton Live, Klang, WAVES SoundGrid, Dante, Wireless Workbench, DashBoard, ATEM, Onyx, grandMA and Q-SYS Establish and drive weekly and monthly maintenance rhythms for above systems What We’re Looking For Christ follower (as a religious organization, Seacoast Church makes hiring decisions aligned to our faith and belief) 7–10+ years of experience in church production, or live AVL environments Proven leader who thrives in hands‑on, team‑based settings Strong organizational and time‑management skills Ability to travel regularly between campuses (local day trips and limited overnights) Adaptable, curious, and passionate about continuous improvement Live and drive Seacoast cultural values to Love God. Love People. Make it Better. And Have a Good Attitude. Nice to Have (But Not Required) Advanced Q‑SYS design and programming, and scripting, including UCIs Meyer Compass, Powersoft ArmoníaPlus twoloox Pandoras Box and Widget Designer, Brompton Tessera, Barco Event Master Vectorworks Spotlight and ConnectCAD, Revit, SketchUp Managed Switches and VLANs Why You’ll Love Working at Seacoast Mission‑driven work that impacts lives every day Opportunity to shape AVL strategy across a growing, multi‑campus church Great benefits to support you: medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance; plus, HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program Perks that invest in you: 403(b) with company match, paid time off, paid parental leave, and employee referral bonuses Acknowledgement By submitting my application I acknowledge and consent to terms of the privacy policy which applies to the applicant tracking service being offered by Trakstar on behalf of Seacoast Church. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction. I certify that my answers to all questions will be true and correct. I understand that if I am employed, any false, misleading or otherwise incorrect statements made on this application or during the pre-employment process may be grounds for my immediate termination. I understand and authorize and agree that Seacoast Church may conduct national and local criminal biographical searches, state sexual offender searches, credit file and motor vehicle checks when appropriate and applicable. I agree to sign any and all authorizations by appropriate companies or entities who are engaged in, including but not limited to, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any other necessary agencies. I also understand, if employed, that I am required to abide by all the rules and regulations of Seacoast Church. Seacoast Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer. While we make employment decisions that are aligned to our faith and beliefs, we do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. This application will only be valid for the position in which I am applying and will remain active for 45 days. If I wish to apply to another position or the 45 active period has passed, I may need resubmit a new application.

Responsibilities

The Director of AVL Systems leads a team of experts to ensure the seamless operation of audio, video, and lighting systems across all church campuses. This role involves strategic oversight of technology projects, team development, and maintaining high standards for weekend worship experiences.