Vibrant Church

Worship Director

Full-Time · $60,000

Position Summary The Worship Leader serves as a spiritual shepherd and creative director of our church's worship ministry. This role is responsible for cultivating an authentic, spirit-filled worship culture that reflects our church's values — leading our church in excellent, presence driven worhsip. Beyond the platform, this leader recruits, trains, and pours into a thriving team of volunteer musicians, singers, and technicians. Key ResponsibilitiesSunday Worship Leadership - Plan, curate, and lead Sunday morning worship services in alignment with the sermon series and church calendar - Collaborate closely with the Lead Pastor on service flow, themes, and song selection - Maintain excellence in vocal and instrumental performance from the platform - Foster an atmosphere of authentic, Spirit-led worship rather than performance - Lead mid-week rehearsals and oversee all weekend music production Volunteer Team — Recruiting & Onboarding - Actively recruit and audition new volunteer musicians, vocalists, and technical team members throughout the year - Develop and maintain a clear, welcoming onboarding process for all new worship volunteers - Conduct new volunteer orientations covering theology of worship, team culture, expectations, and technical training - Build and maintain a pipeline of future leaders by identifying talent within the congregation - Partner with ministry departments to cross-promote volunteer opportunities church-wide Volunteer Team — Development & Discipleship - Mentor and spiritually invest in volunteers, fostering a community — not just a performance team - Provide regular feedback, coaching, and encouragement to all team members - Lead quarterly team gatherings for worship, vision-casting, and fellowship - Identify growth opportunities for individual volunteers (e.g., leading songs, running sound, etc.) - Create and maintain team resources, training guides, and coaching materials Production & Technical Oversight - Operate and oversee Pro Presenter for all lyric displays, sermon support slides, and motion backgrounds - Manage and maintain the church's SongSelect license and song library, ensuring up-to-date charts, keys, and arrangements - Lead and coordinate Playback for in-ear monitoring mixes, tracks, and click content for weekend services - Build and maintain all service orders, team schedules, and song assignments in Planning Center Online (PCO) - Use Google Sheets to track volunteer availability, song rotation, team rosters, and service data - Collaborate with the audio/visual tech team to ensure a seamless production experience Administration & Planning - Plan worship sets 4–6 weeks in advance using Planning Center Online - Manage the annual worship ministry budget, including licensing, gear, and training resources - Maintain organized and accessible chord charts, lead sheets, and multi-tracks for the team - Communicate proactively with the pastoral team regarding service changes and creative needs QualificationsRequired - Genuine, growing personal faith and active membership in a local church community - 3+ years of experience leading worship in a church setting - Proficiency in Pro Presenter (slide building, media management, live operation) - Working knowledge of SongSelect for song selection, transposing, and chart management - Experience with Playback for multi-track and in-ear monitoring in live services - Proficiency in Planning Center Online (PCO) — scheduling, song library, and team communication - Comfortable with Google Sheets for team management and data tracking - Strong vocal and/or instrumental ability (guitar or keys preferred) - Proven ability to recruit, build, and lead volunteer teams Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Music, Worship Arts, or related ministry field - Experience with in-ear monitor mixing and multi-track playback systems - Familiarity with CCLI licensing and copyright compliance - Experience working within a multi-staff church environment - Background in audio engineering or live sound production Character & Culture Fit We're not just looking for a skilled musician — we're looking for a shepherd. The right person for this role will be: - Humble, teachable, and committed to team above self - Passionate about developing others, not just performing - Theologically grounded with a heart for authentic, Scripture-based worship - A self-starter who owns their ministry area with excellence and joy - A strong communicator who builds trust with staff, volunteers, and congregation alike