What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worship Leader position at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church?
River City United Methodist Church is a Campus of St. Matthews United Methodist Church currently located in the St. Regis Park area of Louisville, KY.
We are actively seeking a part time worship leader for our 10:45AM Sunday Morning Service.
First and foremost, we believe in accepting people as they are in their faith journey and their personal journey which includes our friends and relatives in the LGBTQ community. As a safe space and lighthouse church, we desire to actively invite, welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers so that they may find a spiritual home in which they can grow and flourish in their relationship with God. We open our hearts to the grace of God that we might receive God's love and offer it to others.
Also, our campus pastor is a woman who is neurodivergent and SOMETIMES dyes her hair purple!
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented Contemporary Worship Leader to join our team and lead our congregation in musical worship experiences. If you have a passion for music and a heart for worship, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Works with the campus pastor on a weekly basis to plan worship experiences.
- Select appropriate music, including hymns, contemporary songs, and other musical elements
- Recruits, trains, and rehearses with volunteer musicians and vocalists to ensure quality performances
- Care and maintenance of the video equipment, sound equipment, and instruments.
- Mentor and develop musicians and vocalists within the worship team
- Creates the service slide and video presentations.
- Educate and inspire the congregation through music
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in leading worship in a church or similar setting
- Proficient in playing at least one instrument (e.g., piano, guitar)
- Strong communication skills to effectively lead and engage the congregation
- Ability to mentor and develop team members in their walk with God.
- Understanding of different music styles and their impact on worship experiences
- Knowledge of Pro-Presenter Software & sound equipment.
Hourly Breakdown
Sunday Morning: 4 Hours
Band Practice: 3 Hours
Worship Planning & Prep: 3 Hours
Other: 0-5 Hours
Additional Information:
The sole bon-a-fide occupational qualification for this role is to identify as a Christian.
Candidates of any-and-all genders and sexual orientations will be considered for this important leadership role.
Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of applying by text from an 812 number confirming availability of phone screen (please don't judge us based on the fact that the job poster is a Hoosier).
Reason for opening: Previous worship leader relocated to Charlotte, NC to be closer to family.
If you are reading this part of the job posting and haven't been "scared off" by anything written above... you are VERY much invited to visit us and/or connect with us on social media.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17