Job Summary
The Contemporary Worship Director leads and shapes the contemporary Celebration Service at Ebenezer UMC. This person brings creativity, spiritual depth, and musical excellence to foster meaningful worship that helps people encounter God and grow in faith. The role includes building, equipping, and mentoring a team of musicians and volunteers to create vibrant, Christ-centered worship experiences. This is a part-time position that anticipates approximately 10-15 hours per week, including Sunday mornings and a weekly rehearsal.
Compensation:
$18,000–$24,000 annually, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Why Work With Us?
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is a welcoming, community-focused congregation with a clear vision: to be a church where everyone is inspired by God’s love, invited into God’s community, and involved in God’s mission. Contemporary worship is a vital expression of that vision, helping people encounter God in authentic, accessible, and meaningful ways.
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Lead engaging, Spirit-led worship that inspires people to experience God’s love
- Collaborate with pastors and staff who value creativity, teamwork, and shared leadership
- Shape and grow a contemporary worship ministry that reaches both long-time members and new worshipers
- Invest in, mentor, and equip volunteer musicians and tech leaders, inviting others to use their gifts in God’s mission
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and lead the weekly contemporary Celebration worship service
- Collaborate with pastors, associate worship leader, and band members on worship planning and special services
- Recruit, develop, mentor, and schedule musicians for the Celebration Band
- Lead and direct weekly rehearsals
- Oversee audio, visual, and media components of worship in coordination with tech volunteers and staff
- Communicate clearly and consistently with musicians and tech teams regarding schedules, song selections, chord charts, and expectations
- Submit worship materials (song lists, slides, etc.) to the church office in a timely manner
- Coordinate with the bookkeeper, pastors, and/or SPR Committee regarding compensation for musicians and technicians
- Participate in staff meetings and church meetings as appropriate
- Provide worship leadership or support for other services or ministries as needed
- Ensure worship aligns with United Methodist theology and tradition
Qualifications:
- A committed Christian with experience leading contemporary worship
- Strong musical ability (vocal and/or instrumental) with confidence leading a band
- Proven ability to build, lead, and encourage volunteer teams
- Organized, dependable, and an effective communicator
- Familiarity with ProPresenter, sound systems, and A/V technology
- Creative, energetic, and spiritually mature leader
- Ability to work collaboratively with pastors, staff, and volunteers
- Successful completion of background check and drug screening
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a video or audio sample of leading worship, either as a link or uploaded file, demonstrating your musical ability, vocal/instrumental skill, and leadership in a worship setting
Organizational Relationship and Supervision
- The Celebration Band Worship Leader reports directly to the Senior Pastor & Staff-Parish Relations (SPR) Committee
Pay: $18,000.00 - $24,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience leading contemporary worship services in a church setting? If yes, how many years?
- Are you able to commit to approximately 10–15 hours per week, including Sunday mornings and weekly rehearsals?
- Do you have experience recruiting, mentoring, or managing musicians and volunteers?
- Are you proficient in using ProPresenter, sound systems, or other A/V technology in worship settings?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process?
Work Location: In person
