Contract Event Production Technician/Event Ma

Job Description

Job Description

RIVERBEND CHURCH

4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy

Austin, TX  78746

Contract Event Production Technician/Event Manager

(Audio / Lighting / Stagehand, Event Management – Event-Based | 1099 Contractor)

We are seeking experienced Event Production Technicians to support church services and hosted events on an event-by-event contracted basis.

Events include memorials, weddings, church services, faith-based conferences, community gatherings, and outside rentals (faith-based and non-faith-based), including occasional outdoor events.

This is a 1099 independent contractor role scheduled as needed based on our event calendar.

Roles Needed

We are building a flexible production team and are currently hiring for:

Audio Technician

• Live mixing for speech and live music

• Microphone placement and system setup

• Troubleshooting and signal flow management

Lighting Technician

• Basic lighting programming and cue execution using a HOG Lighting console

• Stage wash and event-appropriate lighting design

• Operation during services and special events

Stagehand / Production Support

• Load-in and load-out

• Stage setup (podiums, backline, pipe & drape)

• Cable management and equipment setup

Event Manager (Advanced Role)

• Oversee technical setup and execution

• Coordinate with pastors, families, wedding planners, musicians, and rental clients day of

• Manage timelines and run-of-show

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and strike audio, lighting, staging, and basic video systems

• Support projection and livestream needs when required

• Maintain professionalism, especially during memorial services

• Follow venue safety standards (fire safety, OSHA awareness, ADA considerations)

• Keep production areas organized and event-ready

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in live event or church production

• Working knowledge of audio and/or lighting systems

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Availability for evenings and weekends

• Strong communication and client-facing professionalism

Preferred:

• Digital console experience

• Lighting programming experience

• Livestream or video production experience

• Event coordination or stage management background

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