Duties and Skills:
Schedule volunteer musicians and audio-visual operators to provide leadership and support for congregational singing
Schedule and prepare singers, instrumentalists, and audio-visual operators for a regular schedule of special music
Plan weekly worship services in blended, contemporary, or traditional styles, consistent with the reformed tradition and Northside's statement of worship style (attached)
o Plans will incorporate guidance from the Pastor and be consistent with his general theme for the service
o Plans will be in Planning Center and Proclaim online software or a compatible format (use of this software may be learned on the job)
o Plans must be provided to the church secretary a minimum of 5 days before the service
Conduct mid-week and Sunday morning rehearsals with volunteer worship teams
Work with worship teams to help them grow spiritually and in music/worship skills
Lead the worship teams and congregation in worship at weekly services
o Requires adequate music reading, singing, and directing skills
o May be required to lead worship and provided accompaniment at the same time for weekly services
Provide skilled keyboard or guitar accompaniment for traditional hymns, praise songs, choruses, and contemporary Christian music at weekly services
o If the candidate can provide such accompaniment through another person (spouse, family member, friend, etc.), that is acceptable
o Accompanist must be able to read music and have sufficient keyboard skills to teach parts to singers, other instrumentalists, etc.
o Accompanist must be able to work effectively with volunteer musicians
o Occasional special music is required, to include offertory instrumentals, accompaniment for singers, etc.
Select and acquire appropriate new music and teach it to the instrumentalists, singers, and congregation