What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worship Assistant- PART TIME, Kettering Campus position at Christ Church Network?
Christ Church United Methodist - a campus of Gem City Church Collective
About Christ Church:
Christ Church is a church with a diverse culture of contemporary and traditional worship experiences that reach across many generations. We have three worship services, two traditional and one contemporary. The contemporary service makes up 50% of the worshipping congregation. Christ Church is in Kettering, the largest southern suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Christ Church is a multiplier that has planted 4 campus churches over the last 13 years. It has a rich past and a bright future. In 2026, we will celebrate 75 years of ministry in our community. We are positioned in the heart of Kettering next to the Kettering Government Center, Fraze Pavilion- that hosts many summer concerts, and is across the street from the high school and nearby middle school.
About The Gem City Church Collective:
The Gem City Church Collective is currently a family of 5 unique churches whose mission is to build healthy congregations that transform lives and communities. The vision of the Collective is to intentionally plant, adopt and engage churches to connect the community to God. Each location lives out ministry within their own church but enjoys the benefit of being a part of a larger family of churches that harnesses the collective power of multiple campuses.
Job Title: Worship Assistant-part-time, Kettering Campus
Position Description:
The Worship Assistant is responsible for aiding the Worship Director in musical rehearsals and worship organization. The worship assistant will be responsible for accompanying all Chancel Choir rehearsals and the choir during Sunday morning worship. The worship assistant will also cultivate, direct and educate the Children’s Choir. They will assist in worship organization by overseeing the special worship orders of flowers, and the parament changes in the sanctuary. When the Worship Director is on vacation or professional development, the worship assistant will serve as the substitute organist and/or pianist. He/she will aid in recruitment for musical participation in all musical groups of Christ Church
Qualifications needed for the position:
Formal music training, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Prior church experience
Strong piano skills (organ skills are a plus)
Choral conducting experience
Strong sightreading skills Ability to play open score parts
Ability to relate well with people of diverse ages
Faith in God and dedication to the mission of Christ Church
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
Accompany Chancel Choir rehearsals and Sunday morning services
Lead the Children’s Choir
Assist in the Praise service when needed
Serve as substitute organist/pianist when the Worship Director is gone
Oversee special floral worship orders
Oversee parament changes in the sanctuary
Encourage musical participation throughout the church
Recruit musical group membership
Assist in music catalogue organization
Timely communication with the staff of Christ Church
Performs other duties as assigned by the Worship Director
Resumes will be accepted through April 28th.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16,000.00 - $17,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16,000 - $17,000