Salary Range: Based on Experience
Location: Nationwide Travel (Company based in Maryville, TN)

Position Overview

Front Porch Media is seeking dependable Installation Contractors to support commercial and house of worship projects across the United States. We’re looking for individuals who take pride in producing clean, professional installations, communicate well, and represent Front Porch Media with excellence on every job site. We build systems that churches and organizations depend on every week. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, professionalism, and doing things the right way. If you enjoy hands-on construction, building high-quality systems, traveling to projects across the country, solving problems, and working alongside experienced professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

As an independent contractor, you’ll assist with the installation of professional audio, video, lighting, LED, networking, and control systems. Projects range from one-day service calls to multi-week installations requiring travel. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. Work is project-based and scheduled as needed. There is no guarantee of minimum hours or ongoing work.

Our Standard & Core Values

We believe the details matter. Straight cable paths, clean rack builds, properly labeled wiring, thoughtful equipment placement, and professional communication are all part of the job. We aren’t looking for people who simply “get it done” we’re looking for people who care about doing it right. We expect every installer to produce work they are proud to put their name on; our installations should look as good as they perform.

• Combine First Class Service and Solid Technology
• Exceed Expectations
• Take Ownership and Responsibility
• Constantly Improve

What We’re Looking For

• Show up prepared, dependable, and ready to contribute.
• Take pride in producing clean, professional work with strong attention to detail and a hands-on, mechanically minded approach.
• Communicate effectively while working both independently and as part of a team.
• Adapt to changing jobsite conditions and continuously look for ways to improve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of High school diploma/GED
• Entry-level to mid-level experience in construction, installation, low-voltage, AV, or a related trade
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel nationwide
• Ability to safely work from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts, with OSHA certification or the ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Install and securely mount professional audio, video, lighting, LED, networking, and control systems according to project documentation and manufacturer specifications.
• Pull, route, support, terminate, label, test, and neatly manage low-voltage cabling while assisting with rack fabrication and system assembly.
• Read installation drawings, plans, wiring diagrams, and project documentation to complete equipment installation and prepare systems for commissioning.
• Maintain clean, organized job sites while protecting customer facilities and following Front Porch Media installation standards.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, Lead Installers, customers, and other trades to identify and resolve installation challenges.
• Deliver installations that reflect Front Porch Media’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and professionalism.

Work Environment

• Projects include new construction, remodels, retrofits, and service work in commercial and house of worship environments.
• Work is performed on active construction sites and occupied facilities alongside other trades, with appropriate PPE required.
• Conditions may include varying temperatures, dust, noise, confined spaces, and other typical construction-related environments.
• Projects are completed under scheduled deadlines and may require work at multiple locations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb ladders, perform overhead work, and work at heights throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to safely operate ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and other jobsite equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, trucks, trailers, and other equipment necessary to complete projects.

Salary Range: Based on Experience
Location: Remote (Company based in Maryville, TN)
Position Type: Contract, 30+ hours per week (potential to grow into a full-time position)
Travel: Onsite commissioning 1–2x per month

Position Overview

Front Porch Media is looking for a detail-oriented Systems Engineer / Draftsman to own the drawing and documentation side of our AVL projects. This role is centered on CAD engineering: producing complete, accurate Vectorworks drawing packages and ConnectCAD signal-flow schematics that our engineering, sales, and installation teams build from. You will translate system designs into the plans, elevations, schematics, and schedules that make a project buildable, then get out of the office once or twice a month to see those systems come to life during commissioning.

This position starts as a contract role at 30+ hours per week, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time as the workload and fit develop.

This is a great fit for someone who takes pride in clean, consistent drawings, thinks in signal flow and cable schedules, and wants to grow their technical depth alongside an experienced engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drawing packages: Produce and maintain complete AVL drawing sets in Vectorworks, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, rack elevations, and speaker and fixture layouts.
• Schematics: Develop system signal flow and point-to-point wiring documentation in ConnectCAD, including device definitions, circuit IDs, cable labeling schemes, connector schedules, and network/IP diagrams.
• Standards and libraries: Build and maintain reusable Vectorworks/ConnectCAD symbol libraries, device catalogs, title blocks, sheet templates, and layer/class standards so every project package reads the same.
• Coordination: Coordinate AVL drawings against architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical documents, catching rigging, conduit, ceiling, sightline, and power conflicts before they reach the field.
• Schedules and takeoffs: Generate equipment schedules, cable pull sheets, plate and panel details, and bill-of-materials exports from the drawing set to support procurement and installation.
• Revisions and as-builts: Manage drawing revisions and version control, incorporate field redlines, and deliver clean as-built documentation at project closeout.
• Pre-sale support: Work with sales and design engineers to turn system concepts into drawings and documentation for proposals, budgets, and permit or owner submittals.
• Onsite commissioning: Travel once or twice per month to support commissioning and verification, confirming installations match the documentation, capturing field conditions, and assisting with testing.
• Project records: Keep project files, drawing archives, and system documentation organized and accessible for the whole team.
• Growth: Continuously build technical depth in AVL systems and stay current with industry tools, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of CAD drafting or design experience in AV/low-voltage, electrical, MEP, architectural, or a closely related discipline.
• Proficiency with Vectorworks, or strong proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit with a genuine willingness to transition to Vectorworks.
• Experience with ConnectCAD (or comparable schematic tools such as WireCAD, D-Tools, or Stardraw) for signal flow and point-to-point documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans, electrical plans, and other construction documentation.
• Working understanding of professional audio, video, and lighting systems and how signal moves through them.
• Familiarity with connector and cable types common to AVL work (XLR, NL4, Cat6/6A, fiber, SDI, HDMI, DMX) and how they are documented and labeled.
• Understanding of rack layout practices, including RU planning, thermal and power load, and cable management.
• Working knowledge of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, QoS) as they relate to documenting networked AVL systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to consistent drawing standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with engineers, project managers, and technicians.
• Willingness to travel for onsite commissioning, typically once or twice per month.

Preferred (But not required)

• Hands-on familiarity with Q-SYS, Dante, NovaStar, Allen & Heath, Vista, CueServer, Blackmagic, Netgear switches, Smaart, or EASE.
• Knowledge of PA system design fundamentals such as coverage, room size, and component selection.
• Understanding of stage and house lighting systems, including DMX control and fixture types.
• Previous experience in live production, AV installation, or technical ministry.
• CTS, CTS-D, or manufacturer certifications (training support is available).

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• A tight-knit, collaborative team that values both people and excellence.
• Real growth opportunities: we invest in your technical training and certification.
• Ownership of the documentation standard for the whole company, not just tickets in a queue.
• Exciting, purpose-driven projects that make an impact in churches and communities nationwide.