AV Technician

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily. About this role The Audio Visual Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of audio and visual (AV) equipment in the venues and video conferencing across the ship.

You will recruit, train and schedule volunteer AV operators for the main meetings and events from the crew.

What you will contribute • Ensure that the AV equipment in the various venues and public viewing areas is operational for regular meetings and special event • Train AV operators (volunteers) for all venues and provide hands on oversight for them • Schedule AV Operators (volunteers) for regular meetings and special events • Facilitate the repair or replacement of any non functioning AV equipment and install or assist in installation of new AV equipment • Maintain documentation of AV systems, records, logs and procedures • Facilitate video conferences and train crew to operate the equipment in the meeting rooms • Issue AV equipment to off ship teams.

Train and support those teams in using the equipment For This Role, You Will Need • Bachelor’s degree in sound engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and experience • At least 2 years experience in operation of AV for events and meeting, preferably in both church and organisational settings • Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program will be required for commitments 12 months or longer The experience of a lifetime is calling. More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year. At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver.

We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers. Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.

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