Purpose
Main Street United Methodist Church is seeking to fill a part-time position responsible for leading and growing the contemporary worship ministry as well as directing our Encounter Youth Choir.
General Qualifications
· Commitment to Main Street United Methodist Church doctrine, vision, and policies
· Experienced in leading worship in a contemporary setting preferred
· Ability to record performance pieces for our online worship service
· Ability to create and direct a praise band with volunteers from the church
· Skilled in vocal and instrumental direction
· Quality singing voice and engaging stage presence
· Team player with good relational skills and positive attitude
· Self-starter who strives for quality
· Ability to lead the congregation in traditional hymnology is a plus
Responsibilities
· Lead worship once a week in the contemporary service
· Select the contemporary songs in advance in coordination with the Directing Pastor
· Work in coordination with the people responsible for the sound/video booth, online service, and other music/arts staff or volunteers
· Recruit volunteers to start a praise band
· Lead the congregation in traditional hymns is a plus
· Ensure stage set-ups, lighting, sound system, video systems, and worship presentation software are working properly and ready for the service
· Attend staff meetings
· Review the worship presentation in Easy Worship/Pro-Presenter for possible last minute corrections
Compensation
Salary based on experience. Expected work week is 8-10 hours.
Requirements
· Six months of experience in leading worship
· High school or equivalent
· Major in Worship Music (preferred)
· Two letters of recommendation one of which should be by a pastor or worship director
· Statement about applicant’s call to ministry
· Submission of video of applicant leading worship
· In one page, explain applicant’s theology about worship
· Basic knowledge of Easy Worship/Pro-Presenter