Upper Room Technical Arts

Technical Arts Teams

The mission of the Technical Arts Team at Upper Room is to bring the Sunday gatherings into existence through leadership and service in the technical arenas of sound, lighting, and video. Though it takes a lot of work to make our weekly gatherings come together seamlessly, we feel we have the coolest jobs in the world. Not only do we experience the thrill of a live production and get to play with some really cool technology, we are a part of amplifying the message of God to our community.

Whether it’s mixing for our outstanding worship band, playing with light and shadow, or keeping everyone on the same lyric, our tech teams are an integral part of each gathering.

There Is Room For You

Though we have an dedicated group of people who serve every weekend, there is always room for more. If you’re passionate about sound, lights, computers or just want to learn, we have a place for you. Our highly skilled team leaders are able to provide whatever training is needed to get you up to speed. And there’s always a safety net--you’ll never be asked to fly solo until you’re fully ready.

Take a look at the job descriptions listed below, then contact Technical Arts Director, Mike Sessler, 612-353-5641, to discuss where you would fit best.

Application

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Blog

Check out Mike’s Blog, Church Tech Arts for musings, tips and reviews of all things tech.

Technical Arts Team Positions

Sound Engineers

Qualifications: Love for and appreciation of music; some technical aptitude; desire to serve and help others; desire to learn and grow as a sound engineer.

Mission: To bring the Sunday gatherings into existence through leadership and service in the technical arena of sound.

Tasks: Set-up of all audio equipment including cabling, microphones, wireless equipment and personal monitoring stations; and assisting the Sound Engineer during line-check and soundcheck.

time committment

Sundays 1-9 PM, once a month; plus bi-monthly training session.

Start-up and ongoing training is offered.

Sound Assistants

Qualifications: Desire to serve and assist others; ability to follow instructions; basic technical aptitude.

Mission: To bring the Sunday gatherings into existence through service in the technical arena of sound.

Tasks: Set-up of all audio equipment including cabling, microphones, wireless equipment and personal monitoring stations; and assisting the Sound Engineer during line-check and soundcheck.

time committment

Sundays 1-4 PM, once a month; bi-monthly training sessions optional.

Start-up and ongoing training is offered.

Lighting Engineers

Qualifications: Desire to be creative in the use of light and shadow, some technical aptitude; desire to serve, learn and grow as a lighting tech.

Mission: To bring the Sunday gatherings into existence through leadership and service in the technical arena of lighting.

Tasks: Put together a simple light plot for Sunday gatherings; focus and color lights before rehearsal; set cues in lighting board; run light board during rehearsal and Sunday gatherings.

time committment

Sundays 2-8:30 PM, once a month, plus occasional training.

Start-up and ongoing training is offered.

Presentation Team

Qualifications: Knowledge and skill in running computers (Mac preferred); some knowledge of PowerPoint or Keynote is desirable; ability to stay focused and on task; desire to serve, learn and grow as a presentation tech.

Mission: To bring the Sunday gatherings into existence through leadership and service in the technical arena of presentation.

Tasks: Convert speaker’s notes into slides using Keynote; finalize lyric order for songs; run ProPresenter (lyric, graphics and video on side screens) for rehearsal and Sunday gatherings.

time committment

Sundays 2-8:30 PM, once a month, plus bi-monthly training.

Start-up and ongoing training is offered.