Part-Time Worship Director Cascade Fellowship CRC

Worship Director

Job Description

Part‑time (15 hours per week), Non‑exempt Employee

To direct worship ministries that welcome people into our loving community, equip them with God’s never‑changing truth, and inspire them to live it out in an ever‑changing world.

At Cascade Fellowship, the staff team, council, and membership are all committed to our mission of “radiating the love and truth of Jesus in every area of life.” The Worship Director works closely with the Lead Pastor in planning and coordinating memorable and meaningful worship gatherings with particular attention to our values of relevance and rootedness. The Worship Director is responsible for the equipping of musicians, vocalists, and other volunteers involved in worship ministries.

The Worship Director reports to the Lead Pastor.

• Team Building
  • Recruit, train, invest in, and empower volunteers for all aspects of ministry. Create an exciting and hospitable environment for all volunteers.
  • Touch base with every volunteer regularly to build deep relationships and trust. Build community through regular team meetings, dinners, and other functions.
  • Conduct group training sessions regularly in order to help volunteers increase their skill and confidence in all positions. Communicate expectations clearly, and hold people accountable, while also inviting and receiving feedback well.
  • Schedule volunteers at least two months in advance and provide all materials needed for them to feel confident and comfortable as they practice and prepare.
  • Discern which volunteers may become future leaders and enter into a mentoring relationship with them, guiding them toward greater levels of ownership.
• Mid‑Week Rehearsals
  • Attend mid‑week rehearsals, providing visionary leadership that inspires volunteers with a vision of how they are contributing to the “big picture.”
  • At each rehearsal, lovingly share expectations with the team. Hold all volunteers to those expectations with grace and compassion by offering praise as well as concrete, constructive ideas for improvement.
• Sunday Worship Gatherings
  • Work closely with the Lead Pastor and others, as appropriate, to plan themed worship gatherings that are relevant, engaging, memorable, theologically accurate, and in alignment with the church’s mission, vision, and cultural values.
  • Oversee all aspects of the gathering, ensuring an excellent and distraction‑free environment for worshippers.
• Sunday Production
  • Work with other staff as needed on production needs, including Pro Presenter presentations, lighting designs, video camera setup, weekly virtual soundchecks, etc. Ensure volunteers are served well by fully preparing for their needs in advance.
• Other Worship and Musical Needs
  • Prepare worship and musical components as needed for other gatherings throughout the year (e.g., holiday services, staff retreats, weddings, funerals, etc.)
  • Play, sing, and help coordinate technology for these gatherings or recruit volunteers as necessary to cover all needs with excellence.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Engage fully in the life of our church, taking part in ministries that help you grow as a disciple of the Lord.
  • Participate in staff meetings and other church meetings if available.
  • Provide day‑to‑day supervision of employees in the Worship Department.
  • Regularly assemble a team of people to assist with brainstorming and evaluation with the goal of improving all aspects of ministry.
  • Maintain appropriate records, files, and licenses related to worship services, music, or other resources.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.