Worship Director

Worship Director
New Hope Community Church

Summary: Serve in oversight of worship ministries at New Hope Community Church

Primary Objective: Lead the congregation into an authentic encounter with Jesus Christ by creating an inviting worship experience in our corporate gatherings

Qualifications
- Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior, and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
- Be, or be willing to become, a member of New Hope Community Church
- Have strong platform leadership skills with demonstrated vocal and instrumental musical proficiency
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in worship ministry preferred
- Be able to provide theological leadership to the planning and leading of worship
- Exhibit love and passion for worshiping God, as well as a desire to encourage others to participate

Responsibilities
- In coordination with the Senior Pastor and worship teams, plan, organize, and implement the Sunday morning worship experience
- Implement intentional strategies to encourage spiritual development and growth in music team volunteers
- Interview and train new worship team members
- Utilize Planning Center for scheduling of worship team members and service planning
- Set up for and lead worship rehearsals, including preparing slides and worship music notebooks
- Oversee lighting, sound, visuals and livestream for Sunday morning services
- Keep website service archive updated each week
- Develop the annual worship ministry budget and manage spending
- Cultivate other leaders to organize and lead worship eight times a year
- Oversee special services and worship events, along with all stage decorations
- Introduce new music in collaboration with the Senior Pastor and coordinate CCLI licensing procedures and reporting
- Collaborate with other leaders to utilize creative elements in worship experiences
- Continually improve skills through participation in professional development activities
- Be available to assist or recruit volunteers to assist with tech needs for special events
- Coordinate guest speaker’s needs for technical support and slides as well as blending the theme of the service with their sermon topic when possible

Requirements
- Attend to one’s own spiritual growth through regular Bible study, prayer, church attendance, and involvement in a small group
- Attend required meetings and other gatherings, as appropriate

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Coordinates with: Church staff members and leaders in all ministry areas

Status: full-time, exempt