Director of Music & Worship

Job Description

Director of Music and Worship

Waypoint Church | San Mateo, CA Status: Full-Time (40 hours) or Part-Time (Minimum 20 hours) Compensation: $34-45 per hour (roughly $70,000 – $95,000 for full-time position) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation/Sick Leave, 403b with Match (benefits are prorated if employed part-time)

Our Mission & Community

We are an imperfect but loving community dedicated to honoring God by helping people become fully-devoted followers of Jesus. In seeking to follow Jesus ourselves, we strive to:

• Love all people unconditionally.
• Serve our neighbors generously.
• Advance God’s purposes globally.
• Pour into the next generation intentionally.
• Cultivate spiritual growth continuously.

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Music and Worship (DMW) to lead our mostly contemporary Sunday morning service who is a joyful, Christ-centered, and highlyskilled musician and who is eager to use his or her vocal and instrumental gifts to lead God’s people in worship.

Primary Responsibilities

• Worship Leadership: Plan, organize, and lead music for our weekly Sunday service and special events (Christmas Eve, Holy Week, memorial services, Kingdom Club musicals, etc.) in consultation with the Pastor.
• Team Development: Recruit, train, lead, manage, and shepherd volunteer musicians, vocalists, and tech team members.
• Media & Production: Oversee the technical aspects of our worship service, including being responsible for and collaborating with our A/V team, livestream team, and various hardware and software items (e.g. ProPresenter 7, Logic, etc.).
• Creative Excellence: Explore new and different ways of doing things in our worship service, including introducing new songs, while respecting the DNA, rhythms, and culture of the church.
• Youth Mentorship: Encourage and mentor members of the youth band in musicianship and worship leadership as time permits.
• Administration: Prepare weekly orders of worship, manage equipment maintenance, and report CCLI song usage.
• Teamwork: Partnering with other staff members in various areas to get done what needs to get done for the common good.

Full-Time Potential: These responsibilities represent approximately 25 hours of work per week on average. For candidates seeking a full-time position, responsibilities may expand to include outreach, young adult ministry, social media, and/or facilities management based on the candidate’s unique skill set, interests, and experiences.

Qualifications & Essentials

• Spiritual Maturity: A demonstrated love for God and a commitment to being a fully-devoted follower of Jesus.
• Musical Proficiency: Strong vocal talent and proficiency in at least keyboard and/or guitar.
• Leadership Style: A servant’s heart with the energy, ability, and patience to coach volunteers of varying skill levels.
• Technical Savvy: Experience with audio mixing technology as well knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn ProPresenter 7.
• Professionalism: Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, and the discretion to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements

• Sunday morning worship and mid-week rehearsals.
• Weekly staff meetings. Monthly worship team and elder board meetings.
• Generally present and available in the office and/or on the church campus for various ministry and administrative activities.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening.

How to Apply

Might God be calling you to lead our community in worship? If so, please send your resume and cover letter to our search team at info@waypoint.church.