Alcm
Director of Contemporary Worship Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Alcm, Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601
Job Overview:
The Director of Contemporary Worship is responsible for the planning, organization, and leadership of contemporary worship and music.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the contemporary worship coordinator and lead musician.
Meet with pastoral staff and the Director of Music and Worship at least once a month for worship planning.
Select and prepare music for worship and serve as the primary accompanist.
Select appropriate texts (call to worship, prayers, blessings, etc.) for worship and plan experiential worship elements in consultation with pastoral staff.
Prepare media presentations (including song lyrics, litanies, prayers, PowerPoint, and videos).
Plan and coordinate music for special worship services (i.e., Coffeehouse Christmas, Easter Sunrise, Youth Sunday, Blessing of the Animals, etc.).
Recruit, as needed, both volunteers and paid musicians for the worship music team and conduct regular rehearsals with them.
Recruit and schedule worship assistants (including assisting ministers, screen operators, and sound operators).
Collaborate with the Director of Music and Worship for purchasing music, service supplies, and equipment for the contemporary service.
Skills:
Play the piano, guitar, or another instrument in order to lead the contemporary worship team.
Leadership: integrity, set a positive example for others, initiative, creativity, ability to inspire/motivate others, decisiveness, professionalism.
Effectively use a computer, email, office equipment, and audio/video equipment.
Be self-directed, accept delegated responsibilities, ensure task completion.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
Demonstrate loyalty to the congregation’s mission.
Work cooperatively with the Pastors, Director of Music and Worship, other staff, volunteer musicians, and the Worship and Music Ministry Team.
Recruit, organize, and provide training and support to volunteers.
Effectively collaborate, problem solve, and communicate with team members.
Follow basic safety procedures and precautions.
Knowledge of:
Lutheran liturgy, theology, values, customs, and practices.
Appropriate contemporary song selections for Lutheran worship services.
Worship presentation software such as MediaShout, ProPresenter, or similar.
Copyright laws related to music reproduction, recording, performance, and streaming.
Excellent customer service practices and orientation.
Education and Experience:
Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Contemporary worship experience preferred, or commensurate relevant experience.
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The Director of Contemporary Worship is responsible for the planning, organization, and leadership of contemporary worship and music.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the contemporary worship coordinator and lead musician.
Meet with pastoral staff and the Director of Music and Worship at least once a month for worship planning.
Select and prepare music for worship and serve as the primary accompanist.
Select appropriate texts (call to worship, prayers, blessings, etc.) for worship and plan experiential worship elements in consultation with pastoral staff.
Prepare media presentations (including song lyrics, litanies, prayers, PowerPoint, and videos).
Plan and coordinate music for special worship services (i.e., Coffeehouse Christmas, Easter Sunrise, Youth Sunday, Blessing of the Animals, etc.).
Recruit, as needed, both volunteers and paid musicians for the worship music team and conduct regular rehearsals with them.
Recruit and schedule worship assistants (including assisting ministers, screen operators, and sound operators).
Collaborate with the Director of Music and Worship for purchasing music, service supplies, and equipment for the contemporary service.
Skills:
Play the piano, guitar, or another instrument in order to lead the contemporary worship team.
Leadership: integrity, set a positive example for others, initiative, creativity, ability to inspire/motivate others, decisiveness, professionalism.
Effectively use a computer, email, office equipment, and audio/video equipment.
Be self-directed, accept delegated responsibilities, ensure task completion.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
Demonstrate loyalty to the congregation’s mission.
Work cooperatively with the Pastors, Director of Music and Worship, other staff, volunteer musicians, and the Worship and Music Ministry Team.
Recruit, organize, and provide training and support to volunteers.
Effectively collaborate, problem solve, and communicate with team members.
Follow basic safety procedures and precautions.
Knowledge of:
Lutheran liturgy, theology, values, customs, and practices.
Appropriate contemporary song selections for Lutheran worship services.
Worship presentation software such as MediaShout, ProPresenter, or similar.
Copyright laws related to music reproduction, recording, performance, and streaming.
Excellent customer service practices and orientation.
Education and Experience:
Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Contemporary worship experience preferred, or commensurate relevant experience.
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