Worship Director

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Almaden Neighborhood Church seeks a Christ-centered Part-Time Director of Worship to lead and develop a multi-team worship ministry. Hours are 15-20 per week, reporting to the Lead Pastor. The role includes coordinating volunteers, planning services, and ensuring musical excellence.

The ideal candidate will lead as a leader of leaders, nurture teams, and collaborate with staff to align worship with ANC’s theology and culture. Experience with worship leadership and basic AV skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading volunteer teams in church or ministry settings.
• Strong communication and relational skills; biblical conflict resolution.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural settings.
• Strong musical and worship-leading ability (vocals/instrument). Read/transpose music preferred.
• Basic understanding of sound/livestream technology.
• Some formal training in worship ministry, theology or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sunday worship and coordinate multi-team worship ministry.
• Develop and disciple worship leaders and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Lead Pastor to plan services reflecting sermon themes and Scripture.
• Oversee audio/visual teams and ensure quality across services.
• Recruit, train, and schedule worship teams; oversee rehearsals and trainings.

Skills

Leadership of volunteers

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Worship leadership (vocals/instrument)

Music theory/reading & transposition

Sound & livestream basics

Leadership training

Education

Formal worship ministry/theology/leadership training

Tools

Sound/livestream tech

Job description

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Job Description: Part-Time Director of Worship

Hours: 15-20 hours/week

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Position Summary:

Almaden Neighborhood Church is seeking a Christ-centered, Spirit-led Part-Time Director of Worship who will lead and develop a multi-team worship ministry. This person will be a leader of leaders and responsible for coordinating, discipling, and investing in worship leaders, musicians, and audio/visual volunteers to lead our church in heartfelt, God-glorifying worship. They will be a leader of leaders who will empower and equip the teams to authentically worship God and lead the congregation with musical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Sunday morning worship on a regular basis including appropriate scriptures and prayers as led by the Spirit.
• When not personally leading, work with worship team leaders to support them and provide consistent quality across weeks.
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to plan weekly worship services that reflect the theme and Scripture of the sermon.
• Curate song selections consistent with ANC’s theology and culture.
• Be available to lead times of worship for additional events and services.

Team Coordination & Development

• Recruit, train, and schedule multiple worship teams (musicians and vocalists).
• Oversee and develop the audio/visual teams, including sound and livestream volunteers.
• Schedule and oversee regular rehearsals and trainings.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and quarterly ministry team meetings to coordinate and collaborate with other church ministries.
• Cultivate a culture of humility, excellence, and servanthood in the worship ministry.
• Provide spiritual encouragement and discipleship to team members.
• Create regular opportunities for team gatherings, prayer, and community.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee the technical audio and visual aspects of worship services including sound, slides, livestream, podcast and other elements.
• Stay up to date and receive training to optimize our systems and train teams in the best implementations.
• Provide troubleshooting help for teams regarding instruments, sound equipment and livestream.

Qualifications:

• A passionate and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Agreement with the Christian and Missionary Alliance statement of faith. Licensed or willing to be licensed with the C&MA.
• Agreement with the mission and values of Almaden Neighborhood Church. Member or willing to be a member of ANC.
• Experience in leading volunteer teams in a church or ministry setting.
• Strong communication and relational skills. Able to handle conflict in a biblical manner.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural settings.
• Strong musical and worship-leading ability (vocals and/or instrument). Ability to read and transpose music preferred.
• Basic understanding of sound/livestream technology.
• Some formal training in worship ministry, theology or leadership.

Work Sample:

• Please submit 3 video or audio samples of applicant leading worship. Submit samples directly or provide downloadable links.

Contact:

• Send inquiries and resume to [e-mail]
• Find out more about the church at www.almadenchurch.org

Please do not contact the church directly.