Director of Musical Worship Naperville Covenant Church

The Director of Worship provides leadership, vision, and coordination for musical worship s person works collaboratively with pastoral staff and volunteer musicians to cultivate worship gatherings that are spiritually meaningful, musically engaging, and aligned with the mission and theology of the church. A significant function of this role is the development of an intergenerational worship team through the mentorship and coaching of musicians and vocalists of all ages.

Church Vision Statement:
We are an increasingly diverse, compassionate community committed to knowing, loving, and serving Jesus in our neighborhoods and world.

• Plan and lead musical worship for weekly worship services
• Partner with pastoral staff to align music with service/sermon themes and provide input on other elements of the Sunday service (i.e. preaching, congregational prayer, testimonies, etc)
• Select songs that reflect the NECC's theological convictions and generational/cultural diversity
• Lead weekly rehearsals and coordinate all musical elements for worship gatherings
• Provide leadership for special services throughout the year (e.g., Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, baptisms, hymn sings, choir, etc.)

• Recruit, develop, schedule, and support volunteer musicians and vocalists
• Provide coaching and encouragement to volunteer musicians that will enable them to grow both musically and spiritually
• Facilitate regular communication with worship team members as well as worship Ministry Group Director(s)
• Provide oversight and mentorship for the youth worship team

• Attend weekly staff meeting OR connect on a regular basis with the lead pastor to collaborate on worship service planning
• Coordinate with sound, media, and production volunteers as needed
• Maintain song libraries, planning systems, and worship resources
• Create regular team-building opportunities for members of the worship team

• Demonstrated ability to lead congregational worship
• Able to communicate clearly and consistently
• Strong musical competency, including the ability to direct others
• Possess a desire to lead an intergenerational worship team and provide mentorship to younger musicians
• Willingness to lead songs that reflect the multicultural and intergenerational makeup of NECC and the wider the body of Christ
• Experience with worship planning software (Planning Center, Pro Presenter, etc.).
• A commitment to the vision of NECC and the 6 affirmations of the Evangelical Covenant Church
• Willingness to become an active member of NECC, participate in church life, remain in good standing, and maintain transparent relationships with staff and the Executive Board

Note:

Hours are an approximation and may vary slightly from week to week

Sunday pre-service rehearsal: 2 hours
Sunday worship service: 2 hours
Mid-week rehearsal: 2 hours
Staff meeting: 2 hours
Planning/administrative tasks: 3 hours
Team building/volunteer development: 3 hours

$300-400 per week
Salary dependent on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated proficiency in worship leadership Position