Contract Event Production Technician/Event Ma

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
  
  

Job Details

• 1099 Independent Contractor
  
  

• Event-by-event scheduling
  
  

• Compensation determined per event or hourly (based on role and experience)
  
  

Reports to Director of Campus Production and Events