What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worship Associate/Ministry Support position at Grace Community Church of McDowell County?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Worship Associate/Ministry Support to join our vibrant spiritual community. In this vital role, you will actively contribute to creating an inspiring worship environment, supporting the leadership team, and fostering spiritual growth among congregation members. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help cultivate a welcoming atmosphere where individuals can connect, reflect, and grow in their faith journey. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Responsibilities
Administrator
- Direct all worship services at GCC McDowell campus.
- Run all tracks for all GCC McDowell campus services.
- Be available to lead worship at any of the auxiliary services or events that GCC has
- Lead worship in the absence of the Worship Pastor.
- Assist Worship Pastor in monthly worship planning.
- Direct all youth worship activities at GCC McDowell Campus
- Set up and prep for rehearsals
- Print and set out worship orders
- Upload song lyrics into computers for all services
- Keep up to date on software updates on worship technology
- Order communion supplies and coordinate with elders for first Wednesday services
- Be a part of all weekly worship planning meetings
- Assure all parts of all worship services are covered. Ie: Readers, ministry highlights, etc.
- Help coach team members on stage presence.
- Assist with scheduling, communication, records management, and event support while upholding the mission, values, and spiritual culture of the church.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Promotions
- Help encourage and require leadership from committed members of the worship team.
- Help keep the worship team members accountable in their walks with the Lord, including but not limited to, being a member of a Grace Life Group, as well as attending a minimum of one worship service per week.
Communicate
- Share the gospel with the lost on an ongoing basis, both individually and corporately.
- Network with other Worship Associates in contemporary Christian settings.
- Meet as needed with the Worship Pastor to apprise him of progress and/or challenges.
- Communicate weekly with everyone involved in any aspect of the services in an appropriate time frame, ensuring they have all the information pertinent to their weekly role.
- Create an environment that welcomes both the giving and receiving of suggestions and feedback
Be Accountable
- The Worship Associate reports to the Worship Pastor and assists in supervising volunteer staff.
- Spend time daily with God, growing to become more like Christ every day.
- Develop a personal mission statement for life including God’s purpose for your life
- Lead by example in the areas of giving and servant leadership.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Required
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equal work experience as a service/music director, musician or worship leader
- Seasoned instrumentalist and vocalist
- Ability to read music preferred but not required
- Ability to sing and lead all vocal parts as needed
- Ability to publicly speak in front of the congregation
- Strong technology skills
- Possess a solid biblical foundation
- Growing, yet mature follower of Christ
- Humble yet confident
- Compassionate heart for the hurting and lost
- Team-oriented visionary leader with direct people leadership experience
- Strategic thinker who can mobilize and direct large groups of people to reach a common goal
- Ability to recruit and lead other highly motivated leaders
- Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to and passion for excellence
- Works well in fast-paced environment and has natural ability to relate well to people
- Team builder and team player
- Organized, creative thinker and highly productive, working in a fast-paced environment.
- Punctual
- Be willing to agree with and sign Grace’s Statement of Faith.
Join us in this rewarding role where your energy, leadership, and communication skills will help inspire our community’s spiritual journey. Together, we can create meaningful worship experiences that uplift and unite everyone we serve.
Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000 - $45,000