Worship Intern

SBC Executive Committee; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Reflection Church in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a part-time Worship Intern to lead and develop the worship team. You will collaborate with the Production Director and Lead Pastor to craft biblically grounded, musically excellent worship experiences for in-person and online attendees.

The role emphasizes ministry leadership, doctrinal alignment, and the development of a cohesive worship program that honors the church’s mission and engages the congregation.

Qualifications

• Strong musical abilities and leadership in worship ministry.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and Production Director.
• Oversee and develop the worship team including volunteers.
• Plan and lead rehearsals, select songs, and ensure worship elements are prepared.

Skills

Musical skills

Leadership

Volunteer management

Organizational skills

Multitrack software

Collaboration

Doctrine alignment

Theological discernment

Discipleship

Pastoral alignment

Tools

Multitrack software

Job description

About Reflection Church: Reflection Church is a new church plant in Phoenix, AZ. Our mission is Seeking God’s Heart and Reflecting His Love. For the Kingdom. For the City. For You. We aim to create an engaging worship experience that reaches people both in-person and online that minimizes distractions and reduces awkwardness.

Position Summary: Reflection Church is seeking a passionate Worship Intern to lead our music team on a part-time basis. This role is pivotal in creating a worship experience that aligns with the church’s mission and vision. The Worship Intern will work closely with the Production Director and Lead Pastor to develop a cohesive worship service that is God-glorifying, biblically faithful, theologically sound, musically excellent, and engaging to the community.

Responsibilities

Spiritual Commitments

• Committed to the leading of God in all aspects of life including a dedicated time of submissive and intercessory prayer.
• One hour per eight hours of paid time shall be committed to seeking God in Scripture reading and prayer. This shall include praying through a list of congregational prayer requests.
• Embrace the calling to represent Christ in all areas of life including within team leadership and congregational life.
• Treat all team members with Biblical love including in areas of disagreement and conflict management.

Theological and Ministry Alignment

• The Worship Intern role is a ministry leadership position, not merely a musical or administrative position. The person serving in this role should joyfully affirm and support the mission, values, doctrine, and ministry philosophy of Reflection Church.
• The Worship Intern is expected to select and lead songs that are biblically faithful, theologically sound, gospel-centered, and appropriate for congregational worship. This includes exercising theological discernment in evaluating lyrics, themes, sources, and the overall direction of the worship ministry.
• The Worship Intern should be able to serve under pastoral leadership, receive theological and ministry direction with humility, and help cultivate a worship culture marked by reverence, joy, spiritual maturity, congregational participation, and love for the church.
• Applicants should be prepared to discuss their personal faith in Christ, their understanding of worship ministry, their approach to song selection, and their alignment with the doctrine and ministry values of Reflection Church.

Leadership and Team Management

• Oversee and manage the worship team, including musicians, vocalists, and volunteers.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members to ensure high‑quality musical worship.
• Schedule and coordinate worship team members for all services and events.

Worship Planning and Execution

• Plan and lead worship services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and the Production Director.
• Select appropriate music that aligns with the church’s mission and enhances the worship experience.
• Lead rehearsals and ensure all worship elements are well‑prepared for services.
• Utilize multi-tracks software system to enhance worship music quality and consistency.
• Ensure production software is up-to-date for each worship service.

Collaboration and Vision

• Work closely with the Production Director to ensure seamless integration of audio, video, and lighting elements as we grow.
• Participate in creative planning meetings to ensure a cohesive worship experience.
• Provide input and support for special events, conferences, and other church activities.

Musical Excellence

• Foster an environment of musical excellence and spiritual growth within the worship team.
• Ensure a diverse and inclusive range of musical styles that reflect the joy of the Kingdom.
• Stay updated with current worship music trends and introduce new songs as appropriate on a bi annual basis.

Administration

• Maintain music library and worship planning resources.
• Manage the worship budget in collaboration with church leadership.
• Coordinate with the administrative team for worship service logistics.

Qualifications

• Strong musical skills in both vocal and instrumental areas.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Able to lead volunteers with spiritual maturity, humility, and biblical love.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency with multitrack software systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other church staff and volunteers.
• Joyfully affirms and supports the doctrine, mission, values, and ministry philosophy of Reflection Church.
• Demonstrates theological discernment in song selection and worship planning.
• Understands worship ministry as a form of discipleship, pastoral care, and congregational formation, not merely musical performance.
• Willing to serve under the theological and pastoral direction of the Lead Pastor.