Worship Director

Vineyard USA; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekly staff connections

Budget to expand worship team

Access to updated sound equipment

Continuing education

Job summary

Heartland Vineyard Church in Waterloo, IA is seeking a part-time Worship Director to lead worship, coordinate teams, and nurture a thriving worship and tech community.

You will guide worship two to three times per month, train volunteers, manage gear, and actively participate in the life of the church with a heart for Jesus and service.

Qualifications

• A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Vineyard values.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship vocally and instrumentally two to three times per month.
• Create and maintain a monthly worship and tech schedule through Planning Center Online.
• Communicate clearly with volunteers and ensure all service needs are covered.
• Actively recruit and onboard new worship and tech team members.
• Provide regular training and encouragement to grow team members musically, technically, and spiritually.
• Foster a team culture that values excellence, humility, and Christ-centered service.
• Support tech volunteers to ensure quality sound, slides, and livestream support.
• Oversee the care, maintenance, and organization of all worship-related equipment.
• Ensure gear is in good working order and coordinate repairs, replacements, or upgrades as needed.

Skills

Musical leadership

Vocal & instrumental

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Pastoral sensitivity

Worship leadership

Tools

Planning Center Online

ProPresenter

AV equipment

Job description

Heartland Vineyard Church

Worship Director

Church Size: 225-275

Job Type: Part Time (20 hrs)

Location: Waterloo, IA

We are seeking a passionate and organized Worship Director to join our team in a part-time role.

Heartland Vineyard is a 35-year-old congregation with a legacy of being a church anyone can walk into, feel welcomed, and experience the love and hope of Jesus. At HVC, we feel that our purpose is to partner with Jesus in making all things new. Bringing the hope of the gospel into every corner of our community and inviting people into the incredible adventure of living our lives as apprentices to Jesus. Sincere and intimate worship is a critical part of what we do at HVC because we believe that all we do for the kingdom comes from a foundation of intimacy with Jesus.

In this role, you will be stepping into an already fully established worship team with a great core of committed and skilled volunteers. This role is about more than just executing music; it’s about nurturing and maintaining a thriving worship and tech community that loves Jesus and serves with excellence. The Worship Director will coordinate worship and tech teams, lead worship two to three times per month, and help train and grow the talents of team members, both spiritually and musically.

If you are a skilled worship leader with a passion for leading people into sincere, intimate worship and helping to set the stage for people to encounter the power and presence of God, while also being a team player who is excited to roll up your sleeves and bring the light and hope of Jesus to a hurting world, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Worship:

• Lead worship vocally and instrumentally for Sunday services two to three times per month.
• Create and maintain a monthly worship and tech schedule through PCO Services.
• Communicate clearly with volunteers and ensure all service needs are covered.
• Actively recruit and onboard new worship and tech team members.
• Provide regular training and encouragement to grow team members musically, technically, and spiritually.
• Foster a team culture that values excellence, humility, and Christ-centered service.
• Support tech volunteers to ensure quality sound, slides, and livestream support.
• Oversee the care, maintenance, and organization of all worship-related equipment, including sound systems, instruments, and related technology.
• Ensure gear is in good working order and coordinate repairs, replacements, or upgrades as needed.

Spiritual Leadership:

• Lead not just musically but spiritually, modeling a lifestyle of worship, prayer, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
• Be a source of encouragement, care, and prayer for your team members, helping them grow as disciples of Jesus.
• Approach worship planning and leadership with a posture of prayer, seeking God’s guidance for each service, while remaining attentive to the Holy Spirit’s leading during worship.

Engagement in Church Life:

• Be an active participant in the broader life of Heartland Vineyard Church, attending services regularly and supporting church-wide initiatives.
• Be a visible and approachable presence within the church family, helping foster unity and relational connection.
• Show a team-player mentality by being willing to support the broader ministry of Heartland Vineyard Church.

Qualifications:

• A strong, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is evident in daily life and ministry.
• A commitment to Vineyard values, theology, and practices, including Vineyard’s understanding of worship and the present-day ministry of the Holy Spirit, as well as agreement with the Vineyard statement of faith and church policies.
• Demonstrated character, humility, and emotional maturity, along with a commitment to continually investing in their own spiritual and emotional health.
• Ability to build healthy relationships, navigate conflict well, and receive and respond to feedback with humility.
• A heart for worship and a desire to lead others into God’s presence.
• Musical ability to lead vocally and with an instrument (guitar or piano preferred).
• Prior experience in leading worship and managing worship teams is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and mentor volunteers.
• Familiarity with tools like Planning Center Online, ProPresenter, and audio/visual equipment is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours (on- and off-site)
• Weekly connections with church staff and leadership
• Budget to expand and develop your worship team
• Access to professional, updated sound and musical equipment
• Potential for continuing education
• Reports to Lead Pastors
• Competitive salary based on experience