Band Leader

City Church Pooler The Church Co; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

City Church Pooler The Church Co is seeking a Band Leader to guide worship through music, lead rehearsals, and collaborate with the Worship Ministry and Production Team.

This part-time role requires 1-3 years of leadership in a church setting, proficiency with keys or guitar, and ability to arrange and integrate music into services. Rehearsals Thursdays and Sunday mornings are required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of leadership experience leading bands and volunteers.
• Strong vocal and instrumental ability (keys or guitar) and music production skills.
• Proficiency with Pro-Tools, Multitracks, Ableton Live or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead Musician recruitment and development for band and worship teams.
• Coordinate worship service flow with musicians and Production Team.
• Oversee rehearsals on Thursdays and Sundays for seamless services.
• Select and integrate music and vocal arrangements into worship.
• Lead worship songs and collaborate on song selection with ministry director.
• Provide direction to Production Team to align technical aspects with worship.

Skills

Leadership

Musical Proficiency

Technical Skills

Job description

• Title: Band Leader
• Reporting to: Worship Ministry Director
• Role Type: Support role within the Worship Ministry
• Oversees: Service Programming and Production Team Leader

WORSHIP MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Musician Recruitment & Development: Recruit and develop high-quality musicians, fostering a culture of musical excellence and spiritual growth.
• Worship Service Coordination: Manage the scheduling and coordination of worship services, ensuring musicians and vocalists are effectively aligned for each service.
• Rehearsal Management: Oversee Thursday and Sunday rehearsal logistics, coordinating with musicians and the Production Team to ensure seamless service preparation.
• Music Curation and Integration: Select and blend existing audio tracks and pads into our worship arrangements, enriching the worship experience with professionally crafted musical layers.
• Song Selection: Collaborate with the Worship Ministry Director to select songs and introduce new music, enriching worship experiences.
• Worship Song Leadership: Lead worship songs to engage and unite the congregation in a shared spiritual experience.

SERVICE PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service Flow Management: Update Planning Center Online with accurate service flow details, ensuring seamless worship experiences.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Lead Pastor, Worship Ministry Director, and Production Team Leader to align service programming with the church's overall vision.
• Technical Coordination: Provide direction to the Production Team to align technical aspects with the service’s thematic and musical intentions, ensuring flawless execution.
• Feedback and Evaluation: Implement systems for gathering feedback on service programming and making iterative improvements to meet the congregation's needs better.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership Experience: 1-3 years of related experience in leading bands and managing volunteers, with an emphasis on understanding band dynamics and worship environment production.
• Musical Proficiency: Exceptional talent vocally and in playing instruments such as keys or guitar, with a strong ability in music production, arrangement, and performance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in music-related software such as Pro-Tools, Multitracks, Ableton Live.

ATTRIBUTES

• Spiritual Maturity: A deep spiritual foundation that guides both personal conduct and leadership, aiming to lead others in meaningful worship experiences.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to schedule, plan, and execute music programming effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and a positive attitude that enhances team collaboration and ministry effectiveness.
• Creativity and Vision: A creative, positive, team-oriented, kingdom-minded individual who brings innovative ideas to the worship ministry.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs within the worship ministry, maintaining a high level of performance and leadership.
• Personal Development: Pursue personal growth in music leadership and spiritual maturity, contributing positively to the ministry's impact.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Compensation Rate: [To be determined based on experience]
• Hours per Week: Approximately 15-20 hours
• Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:30-8:30PM
• Worship Experiences: Sundays 7:30AM – 12:30PM
• Meetings: Participation in weekly Service Programming and monthly Lead Team meetings
• Additional: Participation in special services and church events as scheduled.