Worship Director

Worship Director

Christian Hills Church | Orland Hills, IL 9001 159th Street, Orland Hills, Illinois 60487 | www.christianhillschurch.com

Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Senior Pastor

About the Role

Christian Hills Church is seeking a Worship Director to lead our congregation in Sunday worship and oversee the full team that makes it happen, musicians and vocalists as well as the tech, lighting, and lyrics/production volunteers. This is a leadership role, not just a musical one: the right person will shepherd volunteers across every part of the worship experience, build a healthy team culture, and plan services that point people toward Jesus.

Key Responsibilities

Worship Leadership

• Plan and lead weekly worship services in coordination with the Senior Pastor and sermon series
• Recruit, schedule, rehearse, and shepherd a team of volunteer musicians and vocalists
• Select songs and build set lists that serve the congregation and the message each week
• Lead weekly rehearsals with excellence and a spirit of encouragement
• Plan and execute worship for special services (Christmas, Easter, baptisms, other church-wide events)

Production & Tech Leadership

• Recruit, schedule, and lead volunteer teams for sound, lighting, lyrics/slides, and video
• Ensure lyrics, media, and visual cues are prepared and run smoothly during services
• Set direction for the look and feel of services in partnership with the Senior Pastor
• Train new production volunteers and maintain consistency across teams as they rotate

Team & Ministry Management

• Recruit and develop new musicians, vocalists, tech, and production volunteers over time
• Build and maintain a serving schedule across all worship-related teams (music and production)
• Manage the worship ministry budget and equipment needs, including tech and lighting gear
• Disciple and pastorally care for everyone serving on a worship team, not just direct them
• Stay current on worship trends, songs, and production practices while remaining rooted in the church's theological convictions

Qualifications

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the church's mission and doctrinal beliefs
• 3+ years of experience leading worship in a church setting (paid staff or significant volunteer leadership)
• Strong vocal ability and proficiency on at least one instrument (guitar or piano preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and shepherd a team of volunteers, not just perform
• Experience with worship planning and production tools (e.g., Planning Center, Proclaim) preferred
• Experience leading or coordinating tech/production volunteers (sound, lighting, lyrics/slides) a strong plus, even if not the applicant's primary background
• Strong communication and relational skills; able to give and receive feedback well
• Comfortable leading a live band with both structure and flexibility
• Organized enough to build and manage a serving schedule across multiple volunteer teams

About Christian Hills Church

Christian Hills Church has been a steady presence in the Orland Hills community since 1927. We're a Christ-centered, Bible-based congregation shaped by the Holy Spirit, with a simple aim: help people connect with God and connect with each other. We're part of the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies (FCA), a network of churches around the world.

Sunday worship runs from 10:00–11:30 AM at our Orland Hills campus, and our church also operates Christian Hills School alongside a full range of ministries for kids, students, adults, and seniors.

How to Apply

Send a resume, a brief statement of faith, and a link to a recent worship set you led (video or audio) to: vernon@christianhillschurch.com

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.