Worship Associate

Job Details

Job Location: Bay Area Church - League City, TX 77573

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Category: Ministerial

Position: Worship Associate

Classification: Full-Time, Salaried, Ministerial Exception

Primary Reporting Relationship: Worship Pastor

Ministry Area: Ministry Staff, Worship and Tech Arts Team

Interfaces: Church and school staff members, volunteers, and other stakeholders as identified and appropriate.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; paid leave and holidays

Job Purpose: The Worship Associate assists in all elements of the worship experience and execution of worship services, productions, and special events held at Bay Area Church and Christian School, working under the Worship Pastor with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This role includes an emphasis on student worship, planning and leading worship services and events that engage and disciple the next generation.

Employee Profile:

• A committed and active member of Bay Area Church, or willing to transfer church membership if hired
• A strong, clear Christian testimony
• A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily
• Acceptance, agreement, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the student congregation in heartfelt, God-honoring worship that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus
• Lead worship from the platform and/or support the worship and tech teams in other capacities during Sunday worship services
• Work closely with the Student Ministry team and actively participate in summer mission trips and camps
• Lead the people of BAC to grow in biblical worship
• Partner with the Worship Pastor to plan, pray, and dream
• Ensure excellence and creativity worthy of Christ in our worship experiences
• Assist with the preparation, execution, and leadership of weekend services and special events
• Help shepherd the team members and families connected with the worship ministry
• Coordinate with the Student Minister in support of the Student Ministry’s vision
• Lead youth band rehearsals and the Wednesday night student worship service
• Coordinate with school leadership to implement and support the vision for chapel at Bay Area Christian School
• Assist in the shepherding of students through youth events and activity involvement
• Lead the BACS chapel band rehearsal and lead chapel worship for weekly secondary chapel services
• Prepare accurate roadmaps, charts, and necessary media (tracks, etc.) for worship experiences
• Help to oversee the Worship Team evaluation process for prospective student ministry and school chapel band volunteers
• Equip new band members throughout the Worship Development Process
• Partner with ministry staff to support weddings, funerals, and other special events
• Assist with the technical support for Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School events, as needed.
• Pursue Christ and biblical community
• Work collaboratively with other BAC staff and leaders in the pursuit of the church’s vision
• Serve as a member of the BAC ministry team, demonstrating a commitment to the congregation and its mission, including shepherding and ministerial care

Educational

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and/or seminary degree preferred

Preferred Experience:

• 2-3 years of previous experience leading worship in a church setting required
• Knowledge of basic music theory and proficiency in leading worship from guitar or piano is required
• Basic audio editing skills associated with Ableton Live
• Basic knowledge of technical ministry aspects (audio, video, lighting)
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing volunteer teams
• The candidate should be a collaborative team-builder who understands the practical, spiritual, and theological considerations of leading in a multi-generational worship ministry.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact…