Worship Leader

Part Time (15 hours per week) – Exempt – Ministerial
Reports To: Campus Pastor– Marengo

Purpose: Provide leadership in the creation, coordination and execution of weekly contemporary worship services.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the weekly worship coordination process to ensure the promotion of The Orchard’s worship values
• Recruit, train and lead excellent musicians, vocalists and volunteer worship leaders, to participate on the worship team
• Lead midweek music practices
• Develop the worship team to regularly produce high-quality, dynamic and enthusiastic worship music consistent with The Orchard’s values
• Oversee and develop the media team in support of worship as needed
• Serve as the primary contemporary worship leader for respective venue and coordinate coverage when not leading the service
• Lead worship services 44 Sundays per year and equip lay leaders to lead eight Sundays per year
• Other duties as assigned by the campus pastor. These activities may include, but are not limited to, assisting with worship planning for special services/events (holidays and prayer services) and supporting ministries with worship teams (Awana, Youth Groups or other ministry activities, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Must seek to walk closely in devotion to God and have a solid understanding of the gospel
• Theologically aligned and in agreement with EFCA Statement of Faith and The Orchard’s Statement on Human Life and Marriage
• 3-5 years of worship leading experience desired
• Must be available to work Sundays from 7:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m., Good Friday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., and Christmas Eve 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Ability to organize, analyze and execute tasks in a timely manner
• Exercise discretion and good judgment in personal contacts
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, members and volunteers
• Demonstrate professionalism through appearance, attitude and personal interactions
• Self-motivated and able to initiate projects and work independently
• Computer literate in order to complete necessary tasks within software applications. Planning Center, Pro-Presenter and Ableton experience preferred
• Positive and supportive attitude

Salary Range: $25 - $30 per hour based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position

Please send your resume along with a cover letter to employment@theorchard.church