Corporate Worship Director

Westchester EFC

Corporate Worship Ministry Director

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead a team of volunteers who will lead the congregation in worship while emphasizing what is Biblically true and Gospel-centered in the lyrics we sing while stirring our affection, awe, and adoration of God. Through music, lead us in awe-filled praise to God for all He is and all He has done.

Key Responsibilities

Worship Leadership

• Implement a vision of worship that upholds what is biblically true of God while helping us center on the Gospel and express our affection and adoration of God.
• Lead the Worship Ministry team—planners, musicians, and AV personnel—in coordinating song selection, service planning, and overall ministry operations.
• Coordinate the music planning and teams for various special services (Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Global Conference, funerals…).
• Oversee the Worship Ministry Budget.

Team Development

• Lead a team of planners to prepare weekly worship services in partnership with the Lead Pastor.
• Recruit, mentor, and coordinate volunteer worship leaders, musicians, and tech team members to grow and maintain a strong team culture.
• Provide clear onramps into worship ministry for new people to join and use their talents to glorify God.
• Evaluate and utilize the individual skillsets of the team in a complimentary fashion.
• Facilitate rehearsals, schedule teams, and foster a healthy, unified ministry culture.
• Provide real time feedback in rehearsals to improve quality and energy while building confidence.

Administration & Support

• Utilize tools like Planning Center for scheduling and service planning.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of AV equipment, both what we use in house and streaming.
• Collaborate with the AV team to ensure smooth worship production and sound quality.
• Oversee worship resources, equipment, and budget.

Qualifications

• A mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• In agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith.
• An enthusiastic member of Westchester, or willing to become one.
• Experience with leading and developing people.
• Skilled in leading worship vocally and instrumentally (guitar and/or keyboard preferred).
• Experience leading blended worship in a church setting; comfortable working with multigenerational teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Committed to personally growing in both personal walk with Christ and professional skill. A humble awareness of growth areas.
• Accountable: able to accept responsibility, submit to authority, and a teachable heart

Details

• Status : Part-Time (30-34 hours/week)
• Reports to : Lead Pastor
• Leads : Worship Planners, AV team, and Praise Team members
• Compensation : Based on experience (includes benefits)