PT Worship Leader - Crosstown Alliance Walworth

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Greater Rochester Area, NY

Position: Worship Leader

Hours: Part-time (10 hours per week)

Work Schedule: Approximately 3 to 4.5 hours on Sunday mornings (depending on the number of services at your campus) with the remaining 5.5 to 7 hours distributed throughout the week. A flexible schedule is allowed as long as responsibilities are completed and approved by the supervisor.

Time Off: Up to 4 Sundays off per year.

Supervisor: Campus Pastor

Job Summary:

The part-time Worship Leader is responsible for planning, preparing, and leading the music portion of the weekly worship service. Their primary focus is creating celebrative, Christ-centered environments where all generations are invited into the presence of Jesus through song and praise.

The Worship Leader will work closely with the Campus Pastor to develop worship service orders that effectively proclaim the Gospel and fit well with the sermon.

Participation in special events and key services, such as Together Day, Easter, Christmas Eve, and Fall Kickoff, is an essential part of this role.

Areas of Responsibility:

Service Planning and Preparation

• Review the sermon summary sheet from the Lead Pastor and select worship songs that align with the theme of the messages.
• Collaborate with the Campus Pastor to plan weekly service orders using Planning Center.
• Provide necessary resources (e.g., chord sheets, setlists) to team members to ensure they are prepared for Sunday services.
• Coordinate with the tech ministry to ensure all Pro Presenter and soundboard needs are met.
• In collaboration with the Campus Pastor, evaluate new songs for theological soundness, sing ability, and overall fit for the congregation before incorporating them into the service.

Worship Leading

• Attend and lead worship for all Sunday morning services
• Plan and prepare smooth transitions between songs through Scripture reading, prayer, story, or testimony, to help lead the congregation into meaningful worship.

• Participate/Lead worship for special events and “big days” (e.g., Easter, Christmas Eve, Together Day, Fall Kickoff).

Team Development and Oversight

• Conduct auditions for individuals interested in joining the worship team.
• Organize and lead weekly practices for scheduled team members.
• Personally commit to and reinforce the CT worship team covenant among volunteers.

Volunteer Scheduling and Management

• Develop and maintain a rotating schedule for worship team members and tech volunteers.
• Encourage and support team members to grow in their skills and commitment to the ministry.

Requirements:

• Agree with Crosstown’s vision, values, and statement of beliefs.
• Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Take an active role in contributing to your local campus.
• Be willing to perform job-related tasks as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience in team development, training, and volunteer management is preferable.
• Proficient in reading music and chord charts.
• Skilled in leading vocally and playing an instrument (preferably guitar).
• Familiarity with Pro Presenter (presentation software) for inputting and editing slides is preferred but not required (training will be provided).
• Experience with worship technology, including sound systems, video, and lighting, is preferred but not required.

We are excited to hear from you!

Please contact Joe Glover - Walworth Campus Pastor

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