Worship Director

South Park Church; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Park Church in Park Ridge, Illinois, is seeking a Worship Director to lead weekend services and shepherd the worship team. You will guide transformative worship experiences while fostering an environment that develops future leaders in ministry.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership abilities, a heart for service, and is skilled in both music and team development. Join us in creating a vibrant worship culture throughout our church!

Qualifications

• Proficient worship leader and strong vocalist.
• Experience in developing and shepherding volunteers.
• Ability to mentor and develop future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary worship leader during services.
• Shepherd and develop the worship team of volunteers.
• Collaborate with church leadership to align worship with message themes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Technical Skills

Tools

ProPresenter

Planning Center

Job description

WORSHIP DIRECTOR

YOUR MISSION

In this role, you aren’t just leading songs; you are leading people. In collaboration with our service support team, you will plan and execute weekend services that move ideas into transformational experiences. Your week will be a mix of creative leadership, shepherding the worship team, and effective communication and administration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the Room: Initially, serve as the primary worship leader, shepherding Spirit‑led worship which includes pastoral moments for our congregation.
• Build the Team: Spend significant time shepherding the worship team—developing and caring for our talented volunteers, while also actively recruiting, training, and discipling them.
• Develop Future Leaders: Partner with our youth ministries to mentor and develop the next generation of worship leaders, intentionally creating on‑ramp opportunities for children and youth.
• Shape the Culture: Collaborate with leadership to align worship with message themes, seasons, etc.; but also partner with other ministries to create worship as a lifestyle throughout the church, not just a Sunday service experience.

WHO YOU ARE

• Collaborative, self‑aware shepherd‑leader who thinks about the "we" instead of the "me".
• Experienced Leader: You are a proficient worship leader and strong vocalist with a track record of developing and shepherding volunteers.
• Tech‑Savvy: You have a working knowledge of tools like ProPresenter and Planning Center.
• Growth‑Oriented: You possess a "shepherd‑leader" mindset, desiring to see others flourish in their spiritual gifts; while also exhibiting emotional and relational maturity with experience in healthy conflict resolution and giving and receiving feedback.
• Heart for Service: You carry spiritual gifts in areas such as Leadership, Shepherding, and Creative Communication.

The Logistics

• Status: Permanent, Full Time
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 (depending on experience and skill set)
• Physical Requirements: Includes standing for long periods, and carrying up to 25 lbs.