Worship Director

Pine Acres

Job Description

Pine Acres is an evangelical, Bible-based church with a contemporary style of worship. We have a thriving children's and youth ministry and a solid family ministry. 

We are seeking someone to be responsible for the creative and foundational direction of the development, coordination, and leadership of worship experiences at Pine Acres Church

(PAC). Serve as the content expert for music and worship resources. Report directly to the Senior Pastor, and work collaboratively with ministerial staff, administrative staff,

church leadership, Praise Team volunteers, and church members.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan, organize, and direct music and worship resources to provide worship

experiences throughout the year that reflect PAC values and intergenerational

involvement in worship.

2. Create weekly worship sets for Sunday Service, and provide to appropriate

Praise Team members.

3. Set-up weekly worship service through Planning Center (i.e. determine keys

for songs, download chord charts, piano music and lead sheets, create playlists

for band members, etc.).

4. Schedule Praise Team volunteers, to include band members and tech team.

5. Oversee and schedule weekly Praise Team rehearsals.

6. Prepare and print Tech Sheets (i.e. order of worship service) for the tech team,

to include cues for lights, slides, and sound.

7. Prepare stage for worship services, and special events. To include the

powering up/down of required equipment.

8. Manage Music & Technology Budget and purchase/maintain equipment and

necessary A/V programs and software, to include appropriate computer/tech

updates, charging of Praise Team iPads, etc.

9. Prepare slides in Pro-Presenter for worship services, and special events.

10. Ensure volunteer is scheduled to operate Mevo camera during worship

services, and special events as needed, for live streaming.

11. Organize the worship service prayer schedule for Deacons, in coordination

with the Board of Deacons. Input weekly prayer schedule into Planning

Center, as well as provide schedule to church receptionist.

12. Recruit and fill Praise Team volunteer positions as needed, to include tech

team.

13. Train volunteers on Pro-Presenter, Planning Center, and Mevo as needed.

14. Research new songs to introduce into worship services, as well as seek to

incorporate more traditional songs to create a seamless intergenerational

worship experience.

15. Place new songs into Planning Center and select appropriate keys.

16. Ensure appropriate weekly reporting of songs regarding applicable copyright

laws and licenses.

17. Program lights for worship services, and special events.

18. Assist the Children’s Director with running sound, slides, and lights for

Wednesday night Treehouse/Bridge services.

19. Coordinate with and assist the Children’s Director regarding A/V and musicrelated

needs for the children’s Christmas Play (i.e. preparing

instruments/soundboard for practice, lights, sound, microphones, etc.) during

both final dress-rehearsals and performances.

20. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the sound booth, stage, and

related storage areas.

21. Coordinate with and assist the Youth Pastor in scheduling and organizing

Wednesday night Student Ministry and College Ministry services as needed.

22. Contribute to advancing the gospel through community worship events as

needed.

23. Work in coordination with other ministerial staff to ensure A/V and musicrelated

needs are met for funerals held at PAC.

24. Attend weekly Staff Meetings, or meet weekly with Senior Pastor as

scheduled.

25. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Oversee adult and youth Praise

Team volunteers, to include band and tech team members. Responsible for the training of

new tech team members.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN WORK: Work under the supervision of the Senior

Pastor and the Overseer Board.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: Proficient ability to read music.

Experience: One year experience serving on a worship team, and/or leading

congregations in worship and overseeing worship teams.

Skills: Skilled vocalist and highly proficient in at least one instrument. Proven

ability to lead and work alongside a diverse team. Proficiency in using multimedia

resources such as Pro-Presenter and Planning Center. Ability to successfully

trouble-shoot malfunctions in equipment, and A/V programs and software.

Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to multi-task, adhere to strict deadlines and be attentive to detail. Display

the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Character: Strong biblical knowledge and ability to share the Gospel. Serviceoriented,

with a desire to serve both church and community. Eager to empower

others in developing their musical gifts. Innovative and willing to embrace new

ideas. Promote a spirit of unity and encouragement in the body of believers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and/or formal training in music or

related discipline. Five years experience leading congregations in worship and overseeing

worship teams. Experience in varied musical genres.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light lifting up to 10 lbs and light carrying up to

10 lbs required. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing,

walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from room to room within the

church and to visit off-site locations.

COMPENSATION: $450 per week.

HOURS: Variable hours, typically averaging 20-30 hours per week.


Experience Required
1 – 5 years

Type
Part-time

Education Required
High school diploma

Date Posted
3 years ago
Location
Weatherford, Oklahoma

Denomination
Mennonite

Church Size
125-250