Charleston Campus Worship Director

This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and

duties expected of the CHS Worship Director, emphasizing their role in both leading

worship and managing the logistical and organizational aspects of the worship team at

our broadcast campus.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sunday Gathering Leadership:

Execute planned gatherings in coordination with the Campus

Pastor and Production Director, ensuring smooth transitions,

and serving in any necessary role. This includes arriving early

to set up, leading team rallies, and spiritually leading the stage

and congregation in worship. This also includes covering any

gaps that may arise, and troubleshooting any issues that come

up.

Rehearsal Management:

Prepare for rehearsals, knowing the songs, and be ready to

play and perform, and lead rehearsals alongside other worship

leaders to ensure well-prepared performances.

Team Recruitment and Onboarding:

Lead the recruitment process for the worship ministry,

responding to inquiries, and executing onboarding procedures.

This includes growing the team by making connections with

potential volunteers.

Worship Content Management:

Program tracks in Ableton weekly and assist in resourcing

worship or production elements. This includes, but not

limited to tracks (Ableton/Ableset), Propresenter, Planning

Center, and any other needed programming. This also

includes aiding in gear maintenance and upkeep as

needed.

Team Development:

Provide personalized care for team members and

participate in team nights, leader events, and other

releveant events to build culture and cast vision. Train team

members to improve their skills in areas like stage

presence, vocal talent, and musical ability. Lead team

members to be involved in the vision and mission of the

church along with ongoing growth in worship ministry.

Worship Collaboration:

Collaborate with the Lead Pastor, SVL Worship Director,

and Production Staff, where applicable, to set up the

church and campus for success.

Flexibility and Adaptability:

Understand that "ongoing change" is part of Awaken

Church and be willing to move and grow with that vision.

CHARACTER PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Being a staff member of Awaken Church, the following are

necessary:

• Relationship commitment to Jesus Christ.

• Desire for Sanctification, becoming more like Christ.

• Commitment to Awaken Church and its vision.

• Commitment and loyalty to the leadership of Awaken

Church, and ability to work in a team environment.

• Spiritual maturity consisting of a pleasant, forgiving,

non-judgmental, but assertive manner.

• Initiative.

• Confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team,

members of the congregation, and general public.

• Punctuality, professionalism and problem-solving

excellence

• Time management and precision of

meetings

• Learner and innovator to ensure continued growth

• Direct, honest and accountability-minded

SKILL, ABILITY KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent in Ableton and PCO. Semi-fluent in

Propresenter.

• Understanding of sound systems and AV setups.

• Ability to sing, play keys and/or acoustic guitar

in a congregational worship setting.

• 3 years minimum vocational ministry experience in

worship or related ministry, with an emphasis on leading

congregational worship.

• Comfortable with adapting to new technologies and

software.

VISION:

“We exist so that people far from God will be awakened

to life in Christ”

MISSION:

Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Your Purpose, Make

A Difference

VALUES:

We’re a Jesus Led Movement

We Embrace Change

We Risk the Ocean

We Love Leadership

Our Invitation Deserves Excellence

Honor is our Attitude

We Do More by Doing Less

We Go After the One

We’ll be Known for What We're For

We’re in It to Win It

Awaken Church exists to see people who are far from God Awakened to life in Christ.

We currently have 2 campuses. Our broadcast campus is located in the North Charleston/West Ashley area and our Summerville Campus is portable and meets in Summerville.

We focus intentionally on helping people Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose Make A Difference.

We are a highly relational church and value the discipleship that comes from relational environments.