Contemporary Worship Leader

Rocky River United Methodist Chruch

rocky river, OH

Category: Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor

Posted on: September 30, 2021

Job Description:

The Contemporary Worship Leader plans and leads all music for the weekly contemporary service (The Harbor Service) at Rocky River United Methodist Church. This individual coordinates with the Pastoral Team, Director of Music, Technical Director, and Praise Team to present a dynamic and cohesive worship experience to the congregation.

Essential Job Functions:
Plan and lead all music for The Harbor Service.
Create and maintain a unique and proficient musical environment.
Elevate the message and worship experience each week through dynamic musicianship, clear leadership, and creative musical arrangements.
Direct the congregants in music participation.
Recruit, schedule, and lead a team of musicians who will_noemailprise the Praise Team (worship band) each Sunday.
Rehearse the Praise Team weekly, with a spirit of inclusion and responsiveness to the musicianship levels of all involved.
Hold weekly rehearsals for the Praise Team. Rehearsals traditionally have been held on Thursday evenings, and Sunday mornings.
Creatively respond to the Pastor's message and/or current sermon series for each week.
Select special music as necessary for monthly_noemailmunion services or other times when necessary.
Coordinate essential musical materials (e.g. scores, lyrics, charts, etc.) and disseminate them to individuals as needed.
Promote a safe, collaborative, and positive environment within the Praise Team and the RRUMC_noemailmunity
Serve with enthusiasm as a member of a Christ-centered, mission-driven team.
Administrative Requirements:
Effective and efficient_noemailmunication to all Harbor team members with weekly reminders of necessary activities for the Sunday service.
Distribution of song selection in a timely manner before rehearsals to allow for band member preparation.
Preparation of quarterly worship schedules covering the band members, and other staff members.
Attend RRUMC staff meetings if available.

Starting Wage: up to $20.00 per hour

Qualifications:
1- 3 years of experience in leading contemporary worship services.
Strong vocal skills.
Strong instrumental skills.
Very high degree of musical literacy.
Able to_noemailmand attention and tell a story.
Able to share musical knowledge with others who present at a variety of skill levels.
Able to creatively arrange music.
Able to articulate information and ideas clearly.
Able to mobilize and utilize teams of volunteers.
Able to pass a background check.
A_noemailmitment to RRUMC's mission, vision, and goals.

Skills:
Effective verbal_noemailmunication in one-on-one and large group settings.
Effective written_noemailmunication.
Ability to read, write and understand English.
Good interpersonal skills and active listening ability.
Excellent_noemailanization skills.
Strong_noemailputer and technology skills.
Proficiency, or a willingness to learn, Planning Center (service planning software platform), and CCLI SongSelect (music database).
Ability to work independently.

Accountability:
Regular updates with the Senior Pastor and Director of Music regarding essential job functions and areas of responsibilities within the church.
Beliefs:
Have a deep and growing relationship with Christ.
Physical Demands:
While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to hear and_noemailmunicate. The employee is required to sit and stand. They must be able to perform the physical actions of their chosen instrument. The vision requirements to perform this job include close, medium, and long distance vision. Reasonable a_noemailmodations will be made in the instance of injury, or to enable people with disabilities to perform the desired functions.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to closed and public workspaces. They will be in an acoustically active environment where volumes may, intentionally or unintentionally, b_noemaile loud. The employee will be required to work under supplemental lighting and be exposed to indirect light projections. Reasonable a_noemailmodations will be made in the instance of injury, or to enable people with disabilities to perform the desired functions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of RRUMC. Rocky River United Methodist Church reserves the right to amend this description at any time under the council and agreement of all employees involved.

 

About Rocky River United Methodist Chruch:

visit https://www.rrumc.org/become-a-member 

Qualifications:

see above 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Contemporary Worship Leader
Time Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Worship Leader, Music Minister, Worship Pastor
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Other
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
100 - 250

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Rocky River United Methodist Chruch
Contact Name:
Brian M
Address1:
19414 Detroit Rd
Address2:
City:
rocky river
State or Province:
OH
ZIP Code:
44116
Country:
United States
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