Worship Leader (part-time)

Orchard NEO; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Orchard NEO is looking for a Worship Leader at Christ Community Chapel in Hudson, Ohio. The role requires a spiritually grounded individual who can lead meaningful, Christ-centered worship across various ministry environments.

Responsibilities include leading worship, planning services, and collaborating with the Worship & Creative Arts team, while qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent and proficiency in musical leadership. You will contribute significantly to the spiritual growth of the congregation and the church's vision.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Experience rehearsing bands and leading worship in ministry.
• Ability to read chord charts and sheet music.

Responsibilities

• Lead congregational worship in various settings.
• Plan and prepare worship services with setlists and elements.
• Collaborate with Worship & Creative Arts team for events.

Skills

Leadership in worship

Musical proficiency

Communication

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Planning Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Worship Leader at Christ Community Chapel (CCC) is a spiritually grounded, musically skilled leader with a heart for guiding people into meaningful, Christ-centered worship. This role flows out of a deep and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for congregational worship that is theologically rich, musically excellent, and culturally aware. This position will have the opportunity to serve across a variety of ministry environments, including weekend worship services, student services, and major church-wide gatherings (such as Easter/Holy Week, Christmas Concerts, and Christmas Eve services). The Worship Leader will function as a collaborative member of the Worship & Creative Arts team, contributing wherever musical leadership and support are most needed, as directed by the Worship & Production Director. An appreciation for and working knowledge of modern and contemporary worship music, particularly powerful and dynamic expressions of worship, is essential. This is a part-time position and reports to the Worship & Production Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead congregational worship in a variety of settings, adapting musical style, leadership approach, and service flow to the context.
• Plan and prepare worship services through thoughtful development of setlists, Ableton sessions, and congregational elements aligned with the teaching and preaching rhythm of the church.
• Maintain a growing knowledge of contemporary worship music, scripture use, and congregational readings appropriate for a modern worship context.
• Collaborate with the Worship & Creative Arts team to support seasonal services, concerts, and church-wide gatherings.
• Build meaningful relationships with worship volunteers and student musicians, investing in their spiritual growth, musical development, and leadership formation.
• Communicate clearly with Production team members regarding technical needs, rehearsal requirements, and service execution.
• Utilize Planning Center, Microsoft Office, and other organizational tools to manage planning, communication, and volunteer coordination.
• Participate fully in the life of CCC as a staff member, including all-staff meetings, theological training, spiritual formation rhythms, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Be in a dynamic and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience rehearsing bands and leading worship with proficiency on an instrument in a church or para-church ministry.
• Ability to read and edit chord charts for band members (required), and sheet music for all instrument types (preferred).
• Familiarity with creating custom song arrangements and teaching resources using recording equipment, DAWs, and transcription software.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide consistent worship leadership throughout the week and weekend in a dynamic and growing church environment.
• Committed to the mission and vision of Christ Community Chapel.