Worship Director at Washington Alliance Church

U.S. Church Ministries•Washington, PA

About The Position

Washington Alliance Church is seeking a full-time Worship Director to join its ministry leadership team and build and develop the groups responsible for music and media in worship services. The director will work closely with the Lead Pastor and support staff to cultivate services and teams that help the congregation worship and grow in relationship with God. The church seeks a leader with creativity, musical skill, Biblical foundations, and a heart for shepherding and ministry. The role primarily oversees and leads the worship music ministry, including planning services, developing a worship culture and vision, leading and mentoring worship teams and volunteer leaders, and selecting a mix of traditional and contemporary songs suited to the congregation. The director will also lead the development of technical ministries, including sound, video, lighting, ProPresenter, and Planning Center, and partner with Children and Student Ministries to support their work and develop future worship volunteers and leaders. Additional duties include teaching Scripture, praying, incorporating creative worship elements, managing ministry-related day-to-day responsibilities, serving in other areas as directed by the Lead Pastor, and attending staff meetings and, as necessary, Board of Ministries and Elders meetings. The Worship Director serves on the ministry staff under the direct supervision of the Lead Pastor and is accountable to the Board of Elders. Compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications, with an anticipated annual salary of $45,000–$55,000. A housing allowance and additional benefits are available; the final package is determined by the Board of Ministries and Finance Committee.

Requirements

Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a vital and growing relationship with Him, and commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
Experience leading a band and worship teams.
Musical proficiency and vocal skills.
Ability to exemplify the church’s values and uphold staff policies.
Personable and able to work well with people, maintain rapport with the congregation, and build healthy relationships.
Commitment to developing leaders.
Teachable spirit and willingness to learn and grow in the craft.
Heart for lost people and a vision for reaching them.
Sincere desire to be actively involved in ministering to people.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in pastoral studies, worship, or music; not required.
Demonstrated ministry experience relevant to the position.
Musical proficiency on an instrument of the candidate’s choice.
Desire to pursue additional ministry training, personal development, and/or licensing; the church supports and encourages this.

Responsibilities

Develop worship services that encourage people to encounter God and connect with Him.
Lead the congregation, music ministry, and media teams in growing their hunger for and relationship with God through worship.
Model and lead passionate, heartfelt, invitational worship that encourages participation and points people to Jesus.
Create and teach a worship culture and communicate a vision for worship.
Prayerfully select songs that resonate with the congregation and align with the worship vision.
Serve as music director, lead and shepherd worship teams, mentor volunteer worship leaders, and provide leadership opportunities to others.
Use a mix of new, current, and traditional songs and styles suited to the congregation’s demographics.
Provide vision and oversight for technical ministries, including sound, video, lighting, ProPresenter, and Planning Center, working with volunteers to develop these areas.
Partner with Children and Student Ministries to enhance their ministry and develop future worship volunteers and leaders.
Teach Scripture, pray, and incorporate other elements into creative worship.
Use other gifts to bless the church and further the Gospel.
Manage day-to-day ministry responsibilities.
Serve in other areas as directed by the Lead Pastor and shared staff.
Attend staff meetings regularly and attend Board of Ministries and Elders meetings as necessary.
Identify new opportunities to glorify and worship God with the church.