Chancel Choir Director - Part-Time Worship Leader

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & Preschool - Irvine, CA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Choir Director at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & Preschool in Irvine leads the Chancel Choir for weekly rehearsals and Traditional Worship, recruiting vocalists and guiding repertoire in line with Lutheran liturgy and the pastor's message.

This part-time, non-exempt role collaborates with the Senior Pastor, Worship Planning Team, Organist/Pianist, and Tech Team to deliver a cohesive worship experience, while maintaining the music library and coordinating seasonal services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of choral experience, ideally in a church setting.
• Experience recruiting and leading vocalists.
• Organized and administratively inclined.
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player.
• Proactive, teachable, and servant-hearted leader.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with worship leaders and Servant Leaders.
• Dependable, punctual, and well-prepared.
• Heart for worship and alignment with the mission of the church.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Chancel Choir during weekly rehearsals and Traditional Worship Services.
• Coordinate hymn and anthem selection with the Senior Pastor in alignment with the sermon focus.
• Recruit and assimilate new Chancel Choir members.
• Maintain and organize the music library and database.
• Collaborate with the Worship Planning Team on Christmas and Holy Week services.
• Coordinate with the Tech Team to support a cohesive and transformative worship experience.
• Provide leadership weekly for Sunday Morning Worship and Thursday Evening Choir Rehearsals.
• Attend All Staff Meetings on the first Tuesday of each month.
• Attend Thursday afternoon Worship Alignment Meetings (open to discussion based on availability).
• Coordinate with the Worship Planning Team regarding planned absences.
• Collaborate to ensure coverage is arranged when unavailable.
• Support with Holy Week, Christmas Eve Services, and the occasional Saturday Memorial Service.
• Work closely with the Senior Pastor and Organist/Piano Accompanist.
• Collaborates with the Senior Pastor and Creative Director as needed.

Skills

Choral leadership

Recruiting vocalists

Administrative skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

The Choir Director at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & Preschool in Irvine leads the Chancel Choir for weekly rehearsals and Traditional Worship, recruiting vocalists and guiding repertoire in line with Lutheran liturgy and the pastor's message.

This part-time, non-exempt role collaborates with the Senior Pastor, Worship Planning Team, Organist/Pianist, and Tech Team to deliver a cohesive worship experience, while maintaining the music library and coordinating seasonal services.