Part-Time Worship Coordinator — Plan & Lead Worship

Jewish Theological Seminary Of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Riverside Church in the City of New York seeks a collaborative, organized Part-Time Worship Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute worship services and congregational life events. You will work closely with clergy, staff, volunteers, and ministry partners to ensure worship experiences are welcoming, meaningful, and seamlessly executed.

This role demands strong organization, pastoral presence, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a dynamic ministry setting.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree required.
• Experience coordinating worship services, church programs, events, or volunteer-based ministries.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced ministry environment.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading worship, facilitating groups, or preaching preferred.
• Familiarity with liturgical traditions and the rhythms of the Christian church year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide worship support for weekly services and special services, including baptisms, communion, and other congregational worship events.
• Coordinate the many moving pieces across church departments required for weekly worship as well as major seasonal programs.
• Develop and maintain planning timelines, communication plans, and logistical systems to ensure worship services are well organized and executed.
• Troubleshoot worship logistics and serve as a reliable point of coordination among clergy, staff, volunteers, musicians, and congregants.
• Organize and coordinate baptisms from scheduling through orientation, preparation, communication, and day-of logistics.
• Serve as the primary staff contact for baptism candidates and families, ensuring a welcoming experience.
• Coordinate clergy, volunteers, administrative needs, and worship preparations related to baptism services.
• Assist in training and orienting volunteers to ensure a high-quality and hospitable worship experience.
• Foster positive relationships with volunteers and help create a culture of service, excellence, and care.
• Produce, facilitate, coordinate, and preach the weekly Fresh Start worship service.
• Develop and nurture a preaching partnership with Union Theological Seminary students and other ministry leaders.
• Support innovative worship practices that engage diverse participants and encourage spiritual growth.
• Produce, facilitate, and coordinate nine monthly Space for Grace services.
• Collaborate with ministry leaders, musicians, volunteers, and participants to ensure thoughtful worship experiences.
• Manage communications, worship flow, and logistical needs for these gatherings.
• Contribute to online ministries such as Bible in a Minute and Short Circles.
• Support Bible Study, Dinner Church, and other forms of congregational formation.
• Assist with communication and coordination related to worship ministries.
• Seek to be a steady and supportive presence among clergy, staff, volunteers, and congregants.
• Create calm amid complexity and help ensure that worship experiences are thoughtful, organized, and welcoming.
• Participate in worship meetings, staff meetings, and planning conversations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Collaboration across departments

Preaching (preferred)

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

The Riverside Church in the City of New York seeks a collaborative, organized Part-Time Worship Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute worship services and congregational life events. You will work closely with clergy, staff, volunteers, and ministry partners to ensure worship experiences are welcoming, meaningful, and seamlessly executed.

This role demands strong organization, pastoral presence, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a dynamic ministry setting.