Worship Director

Job Description

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