Contemporary Worship leader

Reports To

Senior Pastor

Position Summary

The Contemporary Worship Leader is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading engaging contemporary worship experiences that inspire spiritual growth and encourage congregational participation. This individual will cultivate a Christ-centered worship environment through music, leadership, creativity, and teamwork while supporting the overall mission and vision of the church.

Key Responsibilities

Worship Planning

• Collaborates with pastor to select design set list.

Leading services

• Lead vocal and play instrument during worship service while engaging congregation
• Team development

Team Development

• Recruit, train and mentor band members and vocalists.
• Schedule volunteers for worship services and special events Concerts.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate sound, media elements with tech volunteers and planning center
• Manage worship ministry schedules and communication effectively.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a Strong personal faith in Jesus Christ.
• Proficiency in music (strong vocal skills and at least plays the guitar or keyboard)

Leadership skills

• Experience in managing volunteers
• Ability to communicate clearly with band members, staff and volunteers.
• Creative initiatives to engage church and community in music

Work Schedule

• Part-time (5-15hrs) per week
• Includes all worship activities, weekends, rehearsals, special events, and occasional holidays.

Compensation

Salaried ($20,000 - $25,000) based on experience and qualifications

We’re a family of believers committed to serving and blessing others here in East Stroudsburg, PA, in the Pocono Mountains and around the world.

From overseas missions and disaster relief care, to our medical supply closet and the free community meals served right here from our church kitchen; East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church (ESUMC) strives to imitate the boundless love of Jesus Christ by following his example and having a servant’s heart.