Westside Tech Lead

Northwest Gospel Church Summary

Northwest Gospel Church is currently made up of five local churches in Clark County, Washington (Portland, Oregon metro area). These five churches are interdependent, locally led, and missionally linked. Being interdependent, each church relies on the others in multiple areas of ministry and operations. Being locally led, each church is a representation of the local community where it meets. And being missionally linked, we plan to train church planters, and plant Gospel-centered churches in the Portland metro area and beyond. As a church staff, we see Ephesians 4 as our primary job description, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." As leaders within NGC, we are not primarily "doers" of ministry, but "equippers" of ministry. You should see this play out in every Ministerial and Pastoral role within NGC.

Our Mission:

Northwest Gospel Church (NGC) exists to glorify God by equipping the church to be the church to fill our region with gospel churches.

Overview of the Role:

The role of Tech Lead is an essential role for our team at Northwest Gospel Church: Westside. Excellence in Sunday morning media (audio, visuals, and lighting) is not primarily about being impressive, but instead about lowering barriers and eliminating distractions for those who are gathering to worship the Lord. The Tech Lead is the primary voice and driver in this area, raising up additional volunteers to help shoulder the technical load. This is a local Westside role focused on supporting Westside’s gatherings and developing Westside’s volunteer Media Team.

Desired Profile:

The ideal candidate is a technically skilled, ministry-minded leader who is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to remain calm and solve problems in a live production environment. They are an organized and proactive communicator who works well with pastors, staff, musicians, and volunteers. They thrive in a team environment and are passionate about recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers with varying levels of technical experience. They manage responsibilities with excellence, consistency, and follow-through and understand that technical excellence serves the gathering by eliminating distractions rather than drawing attention to itself. Above all, they are a committed follower of Jesus who aligns with the mission and values of NGC.

Responsibilities: 

MID-WEEK BAND REHEARSAL

• Mix audio for the WS Music Team’s weekly mid-week rehearsal
• Assist the Music Team with necessary setup and troubleshooting as needed

SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS

• Lead WS Media Team in all morning audio, visual, and lighting elements
• Schedule tech team volunteers on a weekly basis
• Be a primary voice in resources and organization on Sunday mornings
• Be main point of contact for all tech volunteers

SUNDAY SERMON MEDIA

• Edit and upload Sunday sermon audio and video to the Subsplash platform

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

• Recruit a larger pool of competent Media Team members
• Train new volunteers in best practices and develop their current set of skills
• Training volunteers with the intention of creating a self-sustaining team
• Identify and implement practical improvements to Westside’s Sunday media workflows and volunteer experience

Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficiency in AVL systems, audio engineering, and production technology
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop volunteer teams
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to give clear direction with grace
• Effective communication and teaching ability across varying skill levels
• Organizational skills to manage systems, schedules, and resources efficiently
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues

Expectations: 

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus and a vital growing personal relationship with Him.
• A member in good standing at Westside, regularly attending, while embracing the mission and vision of NGC 
• Detail-oriented with high standards of excellence, accuracy and timeliness
• Professional in appearance and communication
• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship skills
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to office and church information
• Teachable and eager to learn
• A servant’s heart
• Solution oriented
• Relates well with a diverse group of people in a variety of settings
• Manage and diffuse difficult situations with composure and professionalism
• An “Ideal Team Player” (humble, hungry, smart)
• Comfortable and growing in IT skills including Microsoft Office, Google suite, Planning Center and other platforms

Compensation/Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $19.00-$22.00 per hour and is determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities of the role. This position is not eligible to participate in NGC’s employee benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan participation, paid time off, and other employee benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Job Progress Metrics and Evaluation 

This position reports directly to the Executive Pastor of Westside and will receive regular performance evaluations. Compensation is reviewed regularly. The following are clear and tangible ways that you can assess your progress in your job. You'll notice these metrics are related to the most important parts of your job (the people you're impacting) and are areas that you directly influence on a weekly and monthly basis. 

• Do I quickly and consistently close the loop with the projects, initiatives, and people?
• Tech team volunteers are scheduled regularly, communicated to clearly, and equipped for success in their roles.
• Audio, visual, and lighting elements are consistently executed with clarity and excellence during Westside Sunday gatherings.
• Westside Sunday morning media is prepared, operated, and troubleshot smoothly and with grace