Job Description:
First Assembly of God Port Jervis is seeking a full-time Worship & Creative Arts Pastor. This position will be full-time (40+ hours per week), with a salary and benefits package included. Looking to hire the person soon with the official start date
being in July of 2023. We encourage you to apply! We are a multicultural, caring, and a loving church that LOVES JESUS!
Worship Ministry Responsibilities
- Lead worship weekly
- Maintain regular office hours in cooperation with pastoral staff.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Attend general leadership meetings.
- Lead worship planning meetings with worship team and production team.
- Develop and manage annual worship goals as well as worship/music budget.
- Quarterly progress reports.
- Manage schedules for the worship team and oversee the production team.
- Maintain a music library for vocalists and musicians.
- Lead rehearsals, be the point person for the band/musicians on Sundays, and for musical preparation during the week
- Meet with individual musicians and vocalists during the week as needed for instruction or practice
- Manage Planning Center organization, and weekly scheduling of songs, musicians, and service elements
- Plan and coordinate ministry vision and direction
- Assist in planning special events (Good Friday, Easter, Worship nights, Christmas, Concerts etc.)
- Weekly creative meeting to discuss future planning of projects
- Assist in stage design
- Manage the cleanliness of the church’s jointly used spaces such as the green room and altar
- Recruit and manage volunteers
- Oversite of all worship ministries such as (Flag/dance ministry, youth worship team, specials, skits and dramas etc)
Candidate Requirements
- Ministry minded
- Alignment with vision, mission, and values of our church
- Humble, teachable, authentic, responsible, and optimistic.
- Self-driven, highly motivated
- Ability to work and collaborate openly with other team members
- Experience on keys, guitar, and/or other instruments.
- Experienced in singing, lead singing, and able to develop vocalists
- Knowledge and/or willing to learn Planning Center, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Pro-Presenter.
- Five years of related ministry experience preferred.
To apply for this position, please email us at - pastorray@portjervis.church - with the following:
- Cover Letter & Resume
- Link to video sample of Worship Leading/singing/playing
General Compensation
- Initial annual salary between $34,000 - $36,600 (Depending on experience)
- Church parsonage + paid utilities (house is a four bedroom + two bathroom)
- Health insurance through the New York State Health Marketplace (Will be provided as a family)