Worship Experience Team Leader

Valley Real Life • Greenacres, WA

17h

About The Position

The Worship Experience Team Leader leads, inspires, and engages the congregation in an authentic encounter with Jesus through all aspects of the weekend worship experience. The role provides strategic leadership through participation in Lead Team initiatives and organizational alignment, and leads, develops, and pastors the Worship Experience Team to foster a healthy culture, clear vision, and staff growth.

The position oversees planning and execution of weekend services, special events, and major ministry initiatives, including Easter and Christmas. It leads worship services, prepares and leads worship teams through rehearsals and weekend services, and recruits, trains, equips, and shepherds worship and production volunteers. The role also encourages and disciples staff and volunteers, builds relationships with industry peers, and performs other duties as assigned.

The role is expected to align with Valley Real Life’s mission, vision, beliefs, culture, and values; participate regularly in church services, a Life Group, staff and department meetings; and work collaboratively with the staff to support the church’s ministries and events. Offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience leading worship, developing teams, and coaching and pastoring worship leaders in a church staff setting.
• 3–5 years of experience leading and developing church staff.
• Strong musical proficiency, including modern vocal leadership, instrumentation, and song memorization.
• Proficiency with Planning Center, Microsoft Teams, and DAW software programs.
• Working knowledge of AVL systems in services.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire large audiences.
• Be coachable, growth-oriented, and receptive to regular feedback.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with seasons of irregular work hours.
• Attend The Journey and have signed a commitment form.
• Be in full alignment with VRL’s mission, vision, beliefs, and culture.
• Participate regularly in a Life Group and be committed to regular giving of income to God through VRL.
• Be committed to abiding in Christ and growing toward Christ-likeness and spiritual maturity.
• Successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership through active participation in Lead Team initiatives and organizational alignment.
• Lead, develop, and pastor the Worship Experience Team, fostering a healthy culture, clear vision, and staff growth.
• Encourage and disciple team members and volunteers to be faithful, abiding coaches who do ministry from the overflow of their relationship with Jesus.
• Oversee planning and execution of weekend services, special events, and major ministry initiatives, including Easter and Christmas.
• Lead worship services that inspire authentic encounters with Jesus and advance discipleship.
• Recruit, train, equip, and shepherd worship and production volunteers.
• Build relationships with industry peers for ongoing development.
• Prepare and lead worship teams through rehearsal, musical proficiency, coaching, and weekend service leadership.
• Attend VRL church services regularly, participate in a Life Group, and attend monthly All Staff and requested department or other meetings.
• Work with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment and support VRL ministries and events.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings with a 403(b)-matching contribution.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and vacation days.
• Life insurance.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Dedicated monthly time for spiritual growth and additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed