Associate Worship Leader: Lake Forest Church

Associate Worship Leader: Lake Forest Church Job Description: PRIMARY PURPOSE The Associate Worship Leader role exists to provide leadership, and musical and technical support for Worship. The essential activities include working collaboratively as part of the Creative team to plan worship experiences, recruiting and empowering volunteers, directing and resourcing musicians, and arranging musical elements for Sunday and special services. Specific Responsibilities Working collaboratively as part of the Creative team to plan worship experiences Imagining creative elements for services and selecting songs to support the ideas Brainstorming in creative meetings to plan seasonal worship elements Regularly leading or co-leading worship on Sunday mornings and coordinating all musical aspects of Sunday worship services in Worship Director’s absence Assisting other ministries with worship experiences as assigned Recruiting, onboarding, and empowering volunteers Recruiting and onboarding individuals for roles and teams according to their passions and abilities Coordinating the master schedule for volunteers when leading worship and communicating regularly regarding assignments and necessary adjustments to the schedule Assisting in preparing musicians with rehearsals and clear communication of musical arrangements Participating fully as part of the Lake Forest Staff team Prioritizing all staff gatherings (morning prayer, staff meetings, retreats, etc.) Engaging in team and church-wide events and activities as necessary Assisting with development of Worship budgets and stewarding financial resources well Position Qualifications: 2 years or more of experience in and high-level of understanding of worship band directing Background in Instrumental/Vocal performance or Experience in live technical production High school diploma or equivalent is required; college education is preferred Proven ability to prioritize, manage, and follow through with multiple and simultaneous demands Effective in accurately identifying technical issues and discovering appropriate solutions Demonstrated ability to lead volunteer teams Personal Traits / Disposition: A thriving relationship with Jesus which leads by example, attracts others, and inspires people to follow A spiritually-aligned and compelling spirit of full participation in the mission of Lake Forest Church A work approach resulting in performance at the highest levels of quality Inclination to support the creative vision with self-direction Interpersonal discernment, approaching relationships with a blend of maturity, humility, and boldness Intentionality about maintaining a healthy work/life balance Application Deadline 04/30/2026 Job Type: Part Time Salary Range: $0-$25k General Information Church/Organization Name Lake Forest Church Contact Name & Contact Info View phone number on click.appcast.io Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) City, State Description of Organization At Lake Forest Church, our mission is to love people as they discover and live out their role in God’s story. We’re a community of spiritual explorers, skeptics, and followers of Jesus, seeking to better know Him personally and participate in his work in our world. #J-18808-Ljbffr Reformed Theological Seminary