Worship and Music Leader

Paris Community Church; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community church in Canada seeks a Worship & Music Leader to enhance its worship experience. The ideal candidate will lead contemporary, band-driven worship on Sundays, mentor volunteers, and contribute to creative worship both in-person and online. The role offers a part-time schedule (12-15 hours/week) with a competitive hourly rate ranging from $25.00 to $28.00.

Qualifications

• A mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Experience leading contemporary worship with a full band.
• A heart for building community and developing others.
• Commitment to the life of the local church and community of Paris, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan engaging, Christ-centered worship each Sunday.
• Select songs and create setlists that align with the teaching theme.
• Organize and lead weekly rehearsals with the worship band.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor musicians and vocalists.
• Support the development of online worship experiences.

Skills

Strong vocal ability

Instrumental ability (guitar)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience in leading contemporary worship

Familiarity with worship technology

Tools

Planning Center

CCLI

ProPresenter

Ableton

Job description

Position DescriptionWe are seeking a passionate, musically gifted, and spiritually grounded Worship & Music Leader to shape and lead the worship life of Paris Community Church. This person will lead contemporary, band-driven worship on Sundays, build and mentor a growing team of volunteers, and help us encounter God through creative, Spirit-led worship both in-person and online. This role is essential in helping us fulfill our mission : “To lead people to Jesus so lives are transformed and our community is impacted for good.” Job Title : Worship & Music Leader

Status : Part-Time (12-15 hours / week) negotiable

Salary : $25.00-28.00 / hour

Reports to : Lead Pastor

Key Responsibilities

Sunday Gatherings Lead and plan (in partnership with the Lead Pastor) engaging, Christ-centered worship each Sunday with a contemporary, guitar-driven sound

Select songs and create setlists through Planning Centre that align with the teaching theme and spiritual tone of each service

Organize and lead weekly rehearsals with the worship band and vocalists

Collaborate with tech team to ensure high-quality sound, visuals, and pre-recorded online service

Provide lyrics and service details to tech crew in a timely manner and schedule musicians and tech team each week (Planning Centre)

Team Leadership & Development Recruit, develop, and mentor musicians, vocalists, and worship leaders

Foster a culture of spiritual growth, musical excellence, and team unity

Encourage team participation and create opportunities for others to lead

Provide care and encouragement to volunteers (musicians, vocalists, tech team)

Creative & Technical Ministry Work with pastor and creative team to plan meaningful and innovative worship experiences

Support the development of online worship (e.g., music recordings)

Build and maintain a song bank for use in services and online

Use technology confidently (e.g., Planning Center, CCLI, ProPresenter, Ableton, etc.)

Administration & Oversight Steward the worship ministry budget in collaboration with the Lead Pastor

Ensure music licensing (CCLI) and required equipment are up-to-date and maintained

Attend staff meetings and participate in #forparis events and church-wide gatherings

Ideal Candidate

Will Have A mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

Strong vocal and instrumental ability (preferably guitar-driven)

Experience leading contemporary worship with a full band

A heart for building community and developing others

Familiarity with worship tech and online production

Organizational and communication skills

A commitment to the life of the local church and the community of Paris, Ontario

Apply

If you have a heart for worship and a desire to help others encounter Jesus through music please send your resume and a cover letter along with two video submissions i) one acoustic ii) one live showing you leading or participating in worship (links to previous recordings are fine) to . Thank you.