AV & Livestream Technician (Independent Contractor, Sundays)

The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a community dedicated to ethical living and social justice since 1876. Guided by Ethical Humanist values, we aim to bring out the best in the human spirit through education, advocacy, and service. Together we support both personal growth and collective responsibility in pursuit of a just, equitable, and sustainable world.

We are seeking a dependable AV & Livestream Technician as an independent contractor to support our long-running weekly Sunday Platform featuring speakers, music, and community reflection.

The Sunday platform is a hybrid event, welcoming approximately 40-70 participants in person and 30-100 online. The technician plays a vital role in creating a calm, welcoming, and technically smooth experience for both in-person and remote participants.

Organization: New York Society for Ethical Culture

Location: New York, NY (In-person)

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

Compensation: $30–$40 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Sundays, approximately 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Duration: Ongoing weekly engagement

Scope of Work

• Set up and test audio equipment, including handheld and/or earset microphones and associated cabling
• Manage integrated in-room sound system during live program
• Setup and operate a projector, wireless video transmission equipment, A/V laptop, video switcher, and assist with PowerPoint/Keynote/Canva/Google Slides presentations and other audio/video content
• Set up, operate, and monitor a Zoom livestream and audience
• Operate a single DSLR video camera for the livestream
• Monitor audio and video quality and troubleshoot basic issues in real time
• Secure equipment after the event
• Coordinate respectfully with speakers, musicians, staff, and volunteers
• Maintain a reliable, professional presence during live programming

Qualifications

• Experience with audio, video, and livestream equipment and software
• Familiarity with presentation software (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Keynote, or similar)
• Comfort working independently in a live-event production environment
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
• Ability to work respectfully and in collaboration in a community-focused setting
• Availability on Sunday mornings and early afternoons

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating and managing livestream platforms and software (Zoom, YouTube, OBS, Vimeo, ECamm, etc.)
• Experience with live event production, including effective micing of speakers and musicians
• Experience supporting lectures, panel discussions, worship services, or community events
• Coursework or interest in event production, media production, communications, or live event technology

Independent Contractor Status

This position is offered as an independent contractor role. The contractor will:

• Invoice for hours worked
• Provide required tax documentation (e.g., W-9)
• Not be eligible for employee benefits

All on-site AV and livestream equipment will be provided by the organization.

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English proficiency required. Other languages a plus.