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Worship Director

South Park Church

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Worship LeaderFull-TimeOn-Site

Date Posted

6/13/2026

Salary

$60,000 - $70,000

Work Setting

On-Site

Application sent directly to South Park Church

Job Description

WORSHIP DIRECTOR

Are you passionate about creating a Spirit-led worship experience that leads people into life-changing encounters with God? If you have a heart for shepherding others and putting people before platform, we would love to meet you!

South Park Church is seeking a worship director/pastor to help us build a Jesus-centered worship culture that is dynamic and glorifies our amazing God!

YOUR MISSION

In this role, you aren’t just leading songs; you are leading people. In collaboration with our service support team, you will plan and execute weekend services that move ideas into transformational experiences. Your week will be a mix of creative leadership, shepherding the worship team, and effective communication and administration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Lead the Room: Initially, serve as the primary worship leader, shepherding Spirit-led worship which includes pastoral moments for our congregation.
  • Build the Team: Spend significant time shepherding the worship team–developing and caring for our talented volunteers, while also actively recruiting, training, and discipling them.
  • Develop Future Leaders: Partner with our youth ministries to mentor and develop the next generation of worship leaders. Intentionally creating on-ramp opportunities for children and youth.
  • Shape the Culture: Collaborate with leadership to align worship with message themes, seasons, etc.; but also partner with other ministries to create worship as a lifestyle throughout the church, not just a Sunday service experience.

WHO YOU ARE:

We are looking for a collaborative, self-aware shepherd-leader who thinks about the "we" instead of the "me".

  • Experienced Leader: You are a proficient worship leader and strong vocalist with a track record of developing and shepherding volunteers.
  • Tech-Savvy: You have a working knowledge of tools like ProPresenter and Planning Center.
  • Growth-Oriented: You possess a "shepherd-leader" mindset, desiring to see others flourish in their spiritual gifts; while also exhibiting emotional and relational maturity with experience in healthy conflict resolution and giving and receiving feedback.
  • Heart for Service: You carry spiritual gifts in areas such as Leadership, Shepherding, and Creative Communication.

The Logistics:

  • Status: Permanent, Full Time
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 (depending on experience and skill set)
  • Physical Requirements: Includes standing for long periods, and carrying up to 25 lbs.

If you are ready to help us build a culture of Jesus-centered worship that transforms lives, we can’t wait to hear from you!

To apply click here or visit www.southparkchurch.org/employment

or contact:

Wendy Seidman

Executive Pastor, South Park Church

info@southparkchurch.org

847.825.5507 x121

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