Central Music Assistant

Evangelical Free Church of America; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

The Compass Church in Naperville, IL is seeking a Central Music Assistant to support the central music director in cultivating a vibrant worship culture. You will assist with planning, preparation and execution of music for weekend and online services, and key events, aligning with the church's worship vision.

Responsibilities include planning services, sourcing charts, coordinating across campuses, and developing a community of worship leaders.

Qualifications

• Strong musical proficiency, including instrumental performance, rhythm, timing and harmony.
• Ability to read chord charts, number charts and sheet music; improvisation skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of music production software.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Worship Planning & Execution: Assist the central music director and worship leaders with musical needs for weekend services, online services and special events.
• Attend weekly meetings related to worship services and music planning, as available.
• Support the execution of services, including musical transitions and overall flow.
• Music Preparation & Content Development: Assist with sourcing and creating charts, tracks, recordings and demo materials.
• Work with the central music director on content development for weekend services and major services (e.g., Christmas, Good Friday, Easter and other key events).
• Provide support for Compass Español content (bilingual ability not required).
• Support online campus recordings and execution.
• Team Development & Support: Help build, recruit and support a healthy community of worship leaders, musicians and vocalists across Campuses.
• Assist in training and equipping musicians while promoting worship arts best practices.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and relational leadership in all interactions.
• Cross-Campus & Ministry Support: Coordinate music for special events including weddings, funerals, conferences and other ministry events.
• Support worship music needs across campuses as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining consistency and alignment across campuses and worship environments.

Job description

The Central Music Assistant supports the central music director in cultivating a healthy, vibrant worship culture that helps fulfill the vision of The Compass Church in Helping People Find & Follow God. This role assists in the planning, preparation and execution of music for weekend services, online services and special events, operating in alignment with the worship vision set by the executive pastor of worship arts and the senior pastor. Salary range: $22-24/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

Worship Planning & Execution

• Assist the central music director and worship leaders with musical needs for weekend services, online services and special events
• Attend weekly meetings related to worship services and music planning, as available
• Support the execution of services, including musical transitions and overall flow

Music Preparation & Content Development

• Assist with sourcing and creating charts, tracks, recordings and demo materials
• Work with the central music director on content development for weekend services and major services (e.g., Christmas, Good Friday, Easter and other key events)
• Provide support for Compass Español content (bilingual ability not required)
• Support online campus recordings and execution

Team Development & Support

• Help build, recruit and support a healthy community of worship leaders, musicians and vocalists across Campuses
• Assist in training and equipping musicians while promoting worship arts best practices
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and relational leadership in all interactions

Cross-Campus & Ministry Support

• Coordinate music for special events including weddings, funerals, conferences and other ministry events
• Support worship music needs across campuses as assigned
• Assist in maintaining consistency and alignment across campuses and worship environments

• Strong musical proficiency, including instrumental performance, rhythm, timing and harmony
• Ability to read chord charts, number charts and sheet music; improvisation skills preferred
• Working knowledge of music production software
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities

• Live a healthy, balanced lifestyle that honors God, family and others
• Support the mission, vision and priorities of The Compass Church, including its vision of "Helping People Find & Follow God."
• Affirm The Compass Church Statement of Faith and align with the theological beliefs of the Evangelical Free Church of America
• Regularly attend The Compass Church weekend worship services
• Become a member of The Compass Church within 12 months of employment (spouse included if married)

Additional Requirements:

• Attend monthly all-staff meetings
• Willingness to take on additional duties as assigned

• Full-time positions include medical, dental and vision insurance (80% paid) with a health savings account (HSA), life and disability insurance (100% paid), vacation, paid holidays, a 403b retirement plan match, event discounts and access to an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Part-time positions include part-time vacation, a 403b match, event discounts and access to the EAP program.

About this Church

Since its founding in 1952, The Compass Church has been committed to biblical teaching, discipleship and outreach. As a member of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), it has grown into a multi-campus church serving the Chicagoland area with locations in Naperville, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, South Naperville, Plainfield and Hinsdale, along with CompassOnline and Compass Español to extend digital and Spanish-language ministry.

The church began as Wheaton Evangelical Free Church and quickly expanded with a Naperville congregation in 1957. Over time, it experienced steady growth and relocated several times to accommodate increasing attendance. In 2010, it adopted a multi-site model to broaden its regional impact. Key mergers and reunifications - including Wheaton Evangelical Free Church (2015), New Song Church in Bolingbrook (2016), and Three Rivers Church in Plainfield (2022) - strengthened its shared mission of helping people find and follow God.

Today, more than 4,000 people attend weekly across its campuses. The Compass Church balances unified teaching and shared mission with localized leadership that serves each community’s unique needs. This structure allows flexibility in ministry while maintaining strong biblical alignment and global outreach.

With a healthy staff culture, The Compass Church emphasizes collaborative leadership, strategic growth, and a welcoming environment for both long-time believers and those exploring faith for the first time.