Music Director

The Crossing; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-denominational multi-site church in Chesterfield, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Music Director to oversee the Music Team and create powerful musical worship during services. Responsibilities include leading staff, collaborating on service planning, and leading worship. Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge of music production technology and experience as a worship leader. This role requires a strong commitment to the church's beliefs and values.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard pre-production technology.
• Ability to effectively communicate details for all instruments used at a worship venue.
• Experienced worship leader and vocalist.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support all staff members of the Music Team.
• Work alongside campus music leads to develop and train the music team.
• Contribute to the creative process for music and service planning.
• Oversee execution of all worship-related music for weekend services.
• Collaborate with music staff to create and manage assets for Planning Center.
• Lead worship vocally and/or instrumentally for weekend services.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of industry-standard pre-production technology

Ability to play at least one instrument

Experienced worship leader and vocalist

Willingness to learn new music production technology

Creative Communication

Leadership

Tools

Ableton Live

Pro-Tools

Job description

Our church is a non‑denominational multi‑site church with four St. Louis‑area campuses where we gather each weekend to study this ancient story found in Scripture that is still transforming lives today. We believe church should be a place where believers in Jesus and skeptics can stand side‑by‑side to study truth and ask tough questions. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create a service where you can experience the message of Jesus in practical and life‑changing ways.

Music Director

Full‑time position that will oversee the Music Team staff across all campuses to create holy, powerful, and personal expressions of musical worship music during weekend services and events in a way that consistently upholds the values and beliefs of The Crossing.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, develop, and support all staff members of the Music Team
• Work alongside campus music leads and staff to develop and train music team, including contractors & volunteers
• Contribute to the creative process for music and service planning
• Bring fresh song and music ideas to programming—writing, recording, and producing demos when necessary
• Oversee the execution of all worship‑related music and staffing details for weekend services and specified events—working closely with Campus Music Leads
• Collaborate with music staff to create and manage assets for Planning Center including arrangements, charts, audio files, etc.
• Lead worship vocally and/or instrumentally for weekend services on a regular basis
• Other staff duties as required by programming leadership

Spiritual Gifts Helpful for This Position

• Creative Communication
• Leadership
• Discernment
• Administration

Character Traits Needed for This Position

• Humble
• Flexible
• Teachable
• Trustworthy
• Authentic
• Team Player

Necessary Skills and Attributes

• Advanced knowledge of industry‑standard pre‑production technology including, but not limited to, Ableton Live, Pro‑Tools or comparable DAW, and other software
• Be willing to learn and train others on new music production technology
• Ability to play at least on instrument and communicate effectively details for all instruments used at a worship venue at The Crossing
• Experienced worship leader and vocalist

MUST HAVES FOR ALL STAFF AT THE CROSSING

• Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
• Regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
• Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles

Apply today and see why The Crossing may be a great fit for you!