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Job Summary:

Midtown West Worship Director works in partnership with the congregation’s leadership to lead, create, and implement a worship ministry that is Gospel-centered, ministers to the congregation of Midtown West, and leads them into worship. Principally the Worship Director is responsible for the Sunday service planning, Sunday worship leadership and directing, building a team of volunteers through developing gifted musicians in the community of Midtown West and shepherding that team through relational ministry.

Functions & Responsibilities

Craft and lead weekly congregational worship services & develop and oversee a team of worship volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain working knowledge of Planning Center, Music Stand, & ProPresenter.
• Gain working knowledge of existing musical & tech equipment.
• Build, develop, and care for team of worship volunteers.
• Schedule Sunday morning worship volunteers.
• Work with pastor to create and implement unique and community specific worship vision.
• Work with pastor to plan weekly worship services.
• Create and edit chord charts.
• Put together service details in Planning Center.
• Set up band area & distribute any printed material.
• Set up services in ProPresenter and Music Stand.
• Communicate weekly information to worship volunteers.
• Lead band rehearsals.
• Recruit, train, and incorporate new worship volunteers on a regular basis.
• Develop additional worship leaders.
• Create and manage congregational worship budget.
• Plan and lead additional events and services outside of Sunday mornings.
• Schedule and oversee paid audio engineers.

Additional functioning roles:

• Co-labors with congregational leadership to create a worship ministry that aligns with the vision & values of the congregation.
• Collaborates with other Midtown Worship Directors to learn best practices & problem-solve issues.
• Attends weekly Midtown West weekly staff meetings.
• Meets regularly with the Midtown West Pastor for planning and development.
• Reports to the Executive Pastor as it relates to objectives, logistical and administrative aspects of the role.
• Participates in the life and community of Midtown West as a member of the church.

Education, Skills, and Experience

The ideal candidate will have: 

• High level of musical and vocal ability.
• Proficiency in Office Suite and general computer software.
• Administration and teaching skills.
• Proven ability to regularly deliver against deadlines and work with a staff team to handle exceptions as they arise.
• Ability to lead, direct, and preside over a worship team and service.
• Humility and teachability.
• An active and committed Christian faith with beliefs and lifestyle consistent with the doctrine of the PCA.

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Can work independently and can work through teams and direct reports.
• Is a humble leader.
• Is open to feedback.
• Is not afraid of healthy conflict.
• If married, has a healthy marriage that cares for their spouse and or children well.
• Approaches daily work as a calling, not a job.