What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVL Worship Director position at Awaken Church?
This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and duties expected of the SVL Worship Director, emphasizing their role in both leading worship and managing the logistical and organizational aspects of the worship team at our satellite campus.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sunday Gathering Leadership:
Execute planned gatherings in coordination with the Campus Pastor and Production Director, ensuring smooth transitions, and serving in any necessary role. This includes arriving early to set up, leading team rallies, and spiritually leading the stage and congregation in worship. This also includes covering any gaps that may arise, and troubleshooting any issues that come up.
Rehearsal Management:
Prepare for rehearsals, knowing the songs, and be ready to play and perform, and lead rehearsals alongside other worship leaders to ensure well-prepared performances.
Team Recruitment and Onboarding:
Lead the recruitment process for worship and production, responding to inquiries, and executing onboarding procedures. This includes growing the team by making connections with potential volunteers.
Worship Content Management:
Program tracks in Ableton weekly and assist in resourcing worship or production elements. This includes, but not limited to tracks (Ableton/Ableset), Propresenter, Planning Center, and any other needed programming. This also includes aiding in gear maintenance and upkeep as needed.
Team Development:
Provide personalized care for team members and participate in team nights, leader events, and other releveant events to build culture and cast vision. Train team members to improve their skills in areas like stage presence, vocal talent, and musical ability. Lead team members to be involved in the vision and mission of the church along with ongoing growth in worship ministry.
Worship Pastor Collaboration:
Collaborate with the Central Worship Pastor to set up the church and campus for success.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
Understand that "ongoing change" is part of Awaken Church and be willing to move and grow with that vision.
SKILL, ABILITY & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
• Fluent in Ableton and PCO. Semi-fluent in Propresenter.
• Understanding of sound systems and AV setups.
• Ability to sing, play keys and/or acoustic guitar to
ensure corporate singing.
• 3 years minimum vocational ministry experience in
worship or related, with an emphasis on leading
congregational worship.
• Comfortable with adapting to new technologies and
software.