Central Worship Assocate

Faith Promise; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

PTO

Paid holidays

Weekend leave

Life insurance

Ministry development

Job summary

Faith Promise Church in Knoxville, TN seeks a Worship Associate to provide technical and back-line support for weekend services and events. You will operate and maintain audio systems, tracks, click, and in-ear monitoring for the worship team, ensuring musical and technical excellence behind the scenes.

You will collaborate with the worship and production teams to serve FP's vision, recruit and train volunteers, and contribute to a thriving worship culture.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency with audio equipment, DAWs, and playback software.
• Musical literacy and ability to read charts; effective communication with musicians and worship leaders.
• Prior worship/production experience.
• Alignment with Faith Promise Church's vision, values, and doctrinal statement.

Responsibilities

• Operate back-line audio systems (tracks, click, in-ear monitoring) during services and rehearsals.
• Coordinate with production team on service tech needs and run-of-show integration.
• Maintain, tune, and troubleshoot musical equipment and back-line gear.
• Support worship rehearsals, sound checks, and worship team development.
• Serve as technical point-of-contact for guest musicians, worship leaders, and special events.
• Recruit, train, and supervise back-line volunteers as the role develops.
• Contribute positively to the musical and worship culture of Faith Promise Church.
• Uphold FP's spiritual leadership expectations as defined in the Employee Handbook.

Skills

Audio equipment proficiency

Musical literacy

Live sound/production experience

Servant leadership

Alignment with FP values

Tools

DAWs

Playback software

Job description

Position Summary

The Worship Associate provides technical and back-line support for FP's worship experiences across weekend services and special events. This role operates and maintains audio equipment, tracks, click, and in-ear systems for the worship team, ensuring musical and technical excellence in every service. The Worship Associate works alongside the worship and production teams to serve the church's vision through excellent execution behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate back-line audio systems (tracks, click, in-ear monitoring) during services and rehearsals across FP campuses
• Coordinate with production team on service technical needs and run-of-show integration
• Maintain, tune, and troubleshoot musical equipment and back-line gear
• Support worship rehearsals, sound checks, and worship team development
• Serve as technical point-of-contact for guest musicians, worship leaders, and special event support
• Recruit, train, and supervise back-line volunteers as the role develops
• Contribute positively to the musical and worship culture of Faith Promise Church
• Uphold FP's spiritual leadership expectations as defined in the Employee Handbook

Qualifications

Required

• Core member of Faith Promise Church (or willing to complete the core membership process within one year of hire, per FP policy)
• Technical proficiency with audio equipment, DAWs, and playback software
• Musical literacy - ability to read charts and communicate effectively with musicians and worship leaders
• Prior experience in a worship or production environment
• Servant leadership posture with staff and volunteer teams
• Alignment with FP's vision, values, and doctrinal statement

Preferred

• 2+ years in a multi-site or large-church worship/production context
• Experience training and leading back-line volunteers
• Familiarity with in-ear monitoring systems and stage patching
• Formal or informal music training (instrument proficiency)

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Weekend service work required (Sunday morning schedule across FP campuses)
• Special events and conferences beyond weekend services - including but not limited to 21 Days, Christmas services, Easter services, women's and men's events, etc.
• Weekday rehearsals and midweek programming as scheduled
• Ability to lift and move audio equipment (up to 50 lbs)
• Standing and active work for extended periods during services, rehearsals, and events
• Travel between FP campuses for events, training, or coverage as needed

Reporting & Team Structure

The Worship Associate reports to the Director of Production and works in close coordination with the Central Worship Pastor, Campus Worship Pastors/Directors, and the broader worship and production team. The role interfaces with volunteer worship team members, guest musicians, and production volunteers.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid vacation and PTO; paid holidays; weekend leave; life insurance; and ministry development opportunities. Full benefits details are outlined in the Employee Handbook.