Job Overview:
The Director of Contemporary Worship is responsible for the planning, organization, and leadership of contemporary worship and music.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the contemporary worship coordinator and lead musician
- Meet with pastoral staff and the Director of Music and Worship at least once a month for worship planning
- Select and prepare music for worship and serve as the primary accompanist
- Select appropriate texts (call to worship, prayers, blessings, etc.) for worship and plan experiential worship elements in consultation with pastoral staff
- Prepare media presentations (including song lyrics, litanies, prayers, PowerPoint, and videos)
- Plan and coordinate music for special worship services (i.e. Coffeehouse Christmas, Easter Sunrise, Youth Sunday, Blessing of the Animals, etc.)
- Recruit, as needed, both volunteers and paid musicians for the worship music team and conduct regular rehearsals with them
- Recruit and schedule worship assistants (including assisting ministers, screen operators, and sound operators)
- Collaborate with the Director of Music and Worship, for purchasing music, service supplies, and equipment for the contemporary service
Skills:
- Play the piano, guitar, or another instrument in order to lead the contemporary worship team
- Leadership: integrity, set a positive example for others, initiative, creativity, ability to inspire/motivate others, decisiveness, professionalism
- Effectively use a computer, email, office equipment, and audio/video equipment
- Be self-directed, accept delegated responsibilities, ensure task completion
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
- Demonstrate loyalty to the congregation’s mission
- Work cooperatively with the Pastors, Director of Music and Worship, other staff, volunteer musicians, and the Worship and Music Ministry Team
- Recruit, organize, and provide training and support to volunteers
- Effectively collaborate, problem solve, and communicate with team members
- Follow basic safety procedures and precautions
Knowledge of:
- Lutheran liturgy, theology, values, customs, and practices
- Appropriate contemporary song selections for Lutheran worship services
- Worship presentation software such as MediaShout, ProPresenter, or similar
- Copyright laws related to music reproduction, recording, performance, and streaming
- Excellent customer service practices and orientation
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience working for a Christian church or faith-based organization?
Education:
Experience:
- Contemporary Worship: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hickory, NC 28601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hickory, NC 28601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person