What are the responsibilities and job description for the Praise Band and Worship Leader position at Lehman United Methodist Church?
Lehman Memorial United Methodist Church
Praise Band & Worship Leader
Position: Part Time (7-10 hours a week)
The major purpose and responsibility of the Praise Band & Worship Leader is to facilitate excellent traditional/contemporary worship music experiences weekly. Candidates should be self-motivated, personable, possess strength and conviction in their work, collaborate well with others and provide a heartfelt spark to the weekly worship service. Salaried position. $12,000 annually.
Qualifications
● Active in Christian faith.
● Ability to read music and chord charts.
● Ability to play keyboard (Guitar also helpful)
● Possess strong vocal presence, ability to lead songs and other singers.
● Ability to lead rehearsals and lead instrumentalists and vocalists.
● Knowledge of current and standard worship songs and how to effectively incorporate them into a worship setting.
● Ability to lead songs for the congregation and teach new songs.
● Ability to recruit, train and manage volunteers for the musical arts and collaborate with the technical and visual arts staff.
● Ability to collaborate with other leaders to create and design meaningful worship experiences.
Responsibilities
● Plan and facilitate excellent traditional/contemporary weekly worship music experiences.
● Selecting and rehearsing songs that support the weekly theme of worship.
● Leading the music portion of the weekly worship service.
● Attending Worship planning meetings to ensure proper music planning cycle.
● Use and teach worship songs that have sound Christian theology.
● Effectively use Planning Center to organize musicians, distribute music and communicate with your team and the pastors.
● Design/create or direct visual presentation content, integrating songs and other worship elements for use on ProPresenter.
● Organize and subscribe to necessary music and permissions websites. (CCLI, Song Select, Praise Charts) and adhere to all copyright laws.
● Coordinate/communicate with the sound technician for rehearsals and weekly worship.
● Coordinate with traditional service leadership when needed and for any combined services throughout the year.
● Prepare for and be present at all “holiday” services. This includes Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Easter.
● In the case of approved absences, ensure facilitation is at a comparable level.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 7 – 10 per week
Ability to Relocate:
- Hatboro, PA 19040: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12,000