Director of Musical Worship

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Part-time: 12-15 hours/week

Position Summary

The Director of Worship provides leadership, vision, and coordination for musical worship at NECC. This person works collaboratively with pastoral staff and volunteer musicians to cultivate worship gatherings that are spiritually meaningful, musically engaging, and aligned with the mission and theology of the church. A significant function of this role is the development of an intergenerational worship team through the mentorship and coaching of musicians and vocalists of all ages.

Church Vision Statement: We are an increasingly diverse compassionate community committed to knowing, loving, and serving Jesus in our neighborhoods and world.

Responsibilities

Musical Worship Leading and Planning

• Plan and lead musical worship for weekly worship services
• Partner with pastoral staff to align music with service/sermon themes and provide input on other elements of the Sunday service (i.e. preaching, congregational prayer, testimonies, etc)
• Select songs that reflect the NECC’s theological convictions and generational/cultural diversity
• Lead weekly rehearsals and coordinate all musical elements for worship gatherings
• Provide leadership for special services throughout the year (e.g., Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, baptisms, hymn sings, choir, etc.)

Musician/Volunteer Development

• Recruit, develop, schedule, and support volunteer musicians and vocalists
• Provide coaching and encouragement to volunteer musicians that will enable them to grow both musically and spiritually
• Facilitate regular communication with worship team members as well as worship Ministry Group Director(s)
• Provide oversight and mentorship for the youth worship team

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend weekly staff meeting OR connect on a regular basis with the lead pastor to collaborate on worship service planning
• Coordinate with sound, media, and production volunteers as needed
• Maintain song libraries, planning systems, and worship resources
• Create regular team-building opportunities for members of the worship team

Qualifications and Expectations

• Demonstrated ability to lead congregational worship
• Able to communicate clearly and consistently
• Strong musical competency, including the ability to direct others
• Possess a desire to lead an intergenerational worship team and provide mentorship to younger musicians
• Willingness to lead songs that reflect the multicultural and intergenerational makeup of NECC and the wider the body of Christ
• Experience with worship planning software (Planning Center, ProPresenter, etc.).
• A commitment to the vision of NECC and the 6 affirmations of the Evangelical Covenant Church
• Willingness to become an active member of NECC, participate in church life, remain in good standing, and maintain transparent relationships with staff and the Executive Board

Estimated Work Hours Per Task

Note: Hours are an approximation and may vary slightly from week to week

Sunday pre-service rehearsal: 2 hours

Sunday worship service: 2 hours

Mid-week rehearsal: 2 hours

Staff meeting: 2 hours

Planning/administrative tasks 3 hours

Team building/volunteer development 3 hours