DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL FORMATION

ROLE SNAPSHOT:

This position supports the mission of City on a Hill Church Somerville through thoughtful worship leadership and Christian education. The ideal candidate is spiritually-mature, musically-gifted, theologically-grounded, and experienced in discipleship. Diverse candidates from various backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

CHURCH SNAPSHOT:

City on a Hill Church Somerville is a diverse, gospel-centered church that is seeking to shine and send the light of Christ in Somerville and beyond for generations to come. We are a part of a family of four independent “City on a Hill Churches.” We are a 7 year-old church plant with an average attendance of 120-150 each Sunday. The majority of our congregation is in their 20s or 30s, we have 35+ children each week.

Our worship is both contemporary and liturgical. We like to blend modern CCM or gospel music with classic hymns, prayers, and responsive readings. We have a strong worship team with multiple talented singers and musicians. The ideal worship set is musically excellent, spirit-filled, and theologically rich. Sample songs that we’ve done in the past few months: Firm Foundation by Maverick City, Christus Victor by the Gettys, The Blessing by Melvin Crispell III, Three in One by Watermark Music, Abide with Me by The Worship Initiative, Praise by Elevation, and You Are Good by Israel and New Breed. 

NEIGHBORHOOD SNAPSHOT:

Somerville is a dense city that shares a border with Cambridge and Boston. Somerville is a very well educated and diverse community with close proximity to the universities and high-capacity career opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES (40 hrs/wk)

• Lead weekly Sunday worship gathering and Thursday rehearsal.
• Work with lead pastor to shape the order of service with songs, prayers, and readings.
• Audition, coach, and support worship band members and service leaders.
• Create and maintain the schedule of musicians and liturgists via Planning Center (PCO).
• Develop and provide necessary arrangements and chord sheets for band members via PCO.
• Oversee production, working with volunteers to ensure appropriate AV implementation.
• Organize music for all CoaH Somerville events (i.e. - member meetings, worship nights, prayer meetings, Kids’ Summer Adventure, etc)
• Work alongside lead pastor to create and oversee holistic plan for spiritual formation for congregation through community groups, resources, seminars, and classes.
• Support volunteer leaders for kids, first impressions, and outreach ministries.
• Meet with congregants regularly to offer spiritual direction and discipleship.
• Regularly meet with the lead pastor for coaching and supervision
• Work from the church office 2-3 days/week
• General HR, finance, and administrative functions to carry out responsibilities and lead teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have an upright character and thriving relationship with Jesus.
• Member (or willing to be a member) of City on a Hill Church.
• Must be able to sing lead and harmony parts with a strong preference toward singing while playing guitar or keys.
• Must be able to make musical arrangements and lead a band through rehearsal with a vision for what the songs should sound like.
• Commitment to vision of City on a Hill and full agreement with statement of faith and theological distinctives.
• Demonstrate the character of a deacon(ness) as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-12.
• Must have general computer skills including office, g-suite, and mac.
• Completed background check, W-4, & direct deposit form

COMPENSATION

• Compensation commensurate with experience. $60-80K range.
• Competitive benefits including: monthly health stipend, retirement plan with employer match up to 3%, PTO, potential for housing allowance and qualification for sabbatical policy.
• Training & development budget.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send the following information to [email protected]

• Resume or description of related experience and education.
• Include a video of you singing or leading worship.
• Two references, preferably from past employers or spiritual leaders
• A brief answer to the following questions: “As you look into this position and City on a Hill Church, what is especially appealing to you? What most connects with you that leads you to desire to apply for this position?”