Director of Worship

Portage Chapel Hill Church; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Portage Chapel Hill Church seeks a part-time Worship Leader to plan, coordinate, and lead music for worship services. The role supports congregational participation and collaborates with church staff and volunteer musicians.

The position is approximately 20 hours per week, onsite, with compensation around $30,000 annually. The leader will work with pastors and Music Directors to shape programs and services aligned with the church’s mission.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in music or equivalent experience.
• Strong musical leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and lead congregational worship.
• Proficiency in piano or guitar, in addition to voice.
• Collaborative, organized, and adaptable.
• Commitment to spiritual growth and the church’s mission.

Aufgaben

• Lead worship for the 11am Contemporary Worship service, including recruiting and rehearsing the band.
• Oversee and consult with Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, Youth Band, and Intergenerational choirs.
• Serve as the point person for Planning Center Online worship services.
• Create and modify music programs to fit church mission and vision.
• Coordinate media and music resources with the Director of Technology and Communications.
• Recruit, support, and develop vocalists and instrumentalists for all services.

Kenntnisse

Lead congregational worship

Musical leadership & communication

Piano/guitar plus voice

Collaborative & organized

Ausbildung

Degree in music or equivalent experience

Tools

Planning Center Online

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Position Summary

Provide leadership for the music ministries of Portage Chapel Hill Church by planning, coordinating, and leading music in worship, and encouraging congregational participation. Chapel Hill Church is a theologically progressive United Methodist Church.

Part-time non-exempt position. Half-time (approximately 20-25hrs/week) Salary $30,000/year

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as Worship Leader for the 11am Contemporary Worship service, including recruiting band members, running weekly rehearsal.
• Overseeing and consulting with the directors of: Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, Youth Band, Intergenerational music choirs.
• Serve as the Point Person for Planning Center Online worship services.
• Create and modify existing music programs to suit the needs of the church and mission/vision of Chapel Hill.
• Coordinate media and music resources with the Director of Technology and provide needed materials to Communications.
• Recruit, support, and develop vocalists and instrumentalists within the congregation for all services.
• Plan and lead music for special services (e.g., holidays, weddings, funerals).
• Select and purchase music within budget; arrange or adapt music as needed.
• Organize and maintain music library and oversee care of instruments.
• Participate in worship planning meetings, staff meetings, and the Worship Committee.
• Collaborate with church staff on special projects and programming.
• Pursue continuing education opportunities as approved.

Supervision

Oversee directors of musical ensembles, paid musicians, including accompanists, choral scholars, and additional musicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in music or equivalent experience.
• Strong musical leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and lead congregational worship.
• Proficiency in piano or guitar, in addition to voice.
• Collaborative, organized, and adaptable.
• Commitment to spiritual growth and the church’s mission.

Terms of Employment

• Reports to the supervising Pastor.
• Part-time (approximately 20+ hours/week), with regular on-site presence.
• Works closely with pastors, staff, and volunteer musicians.
• Compensation reviewed annually.