Part-time Worship Leader

Compass Church

Job Description

Job Title:  Worship Leader (Part-Time)

Reports To: Lead Pastor

FLSA Status: Part-Time (20 hours/week, $25/hour)

Compass Church, a two-year-old, growing church plant in Cape Girardeau, MO, exists to create space for more people to encounter the unconditional love of God. We are a community of worshipers who are curious about God, growing in authentic relationship with Jesus, and living lives transformed by the Holy Spirit.

The Worship Leader cultivates and leads meaningful, Christ-centered worship experiences that invite people—both seasoned and exploring—into an encounter with God. This role combines musical leadership, team development, and service planning, helping shape a culture of authentic worship, discipleship, and community.

We are seeking a Worship Leader who can vocally and instrumentally lead contemporary worship with an openness to incorporate blended elements, and work collaboratively with musicians in a co-shared worship space requiring efficient setup and teardown between services alongside another Methodist congregation. This role requires a leader who is comfortable building systems and growing a ministry in a developing church environment.

• Lead weekly worship services with excellence and authenticity
• Plan and select music in collaboration with the Lead Pastor
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer musicians and tech teams
• Schedule and lead rehearsals; provide materials in advance
• Oversee service elements including slides, sound, lighting, and livestream
• Manage Planning Center Services for scheduling and communication
• Maintain music database, licensing (CCLI/streaming), and equipment
• Coordinate worship space setup, including décor as needed
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing worship planning
  

• Mature and growing follower of Jesus
• Skilled in contemporary and blended worship leadership and instrumental performance
• Strong team builder who invests in people over programs
• Organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented
• Effective communicator with a collaborative spirit
• Comfortable working in a co-shared ministry environment
• Familiar with worship technology and production tools
• Humble, teachable, and emotionally intelligent
  

• Sunday morning leadership, including setup and rehearsal
• Ability to navigate a 45-minute transition between services
• Additional weekly hours for planning, communication, and preparation
  

• $25/hour, 20 hours per week
• Includes vacation and sick time benefits
  

Email cover letter, resume, and 2–3 sample video links to:

kiersten@worshipinstitute.org

Candidates will be guided through an initial interview and vetting process, with final interviews conducted by church leadership.