Worship Leader

This position is responsible for supporting all worship opportunities (including weekend services and mid‑week worship events) at Hope Grimes under the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Church of Hope (reference end of document). The Worship Leader is responsible for planning, leading rehearsal, and executing effective worship services for weekend worship services. The Worship Leader is also responsible for planning, leading rehearsal, and executing effective worship services for PowerLife (Jr. High) + Ignition (Sr. High) at Wednesday night programming, weekend retreats, select classes and gatherings with worship elements, and special events. Also responsible for supervising Student Ministry Worship Leader, once hired. Additionally, this position requires a high level of musical artistry/talent, strong up-front presence, a heart and passion for students, intuitive leadership skills, organizational skills, adaptability/flexibility/problem‑solving skills, desire to partner with fellow staff, and a heart for Jesus Christ. 2+ years leading worship* 2+ years working with students & student ministry teams* Ability to partner with others in planning and executing an effective worship experience Ability to run a rehearsal with a full band (bass, drums, electric guitars, piano, vocalists) Ability to lead solo from acoustic guitar Ability to lead solo from a piano* Proficiency in multiple instruments and ability to give vocal coaching* Experience scheduling teams, planning services, and creating chord charts in Planning Center Experience creating and editing projects in Ableton Live* *not required; preferred Primary Responsibilities Provide leadership of Hope Grimes Worship Ministry in conjunction with the staff of Hope Grimes Provide coaching, administration and oversight of all worship volunteers at Hope Grimes Develop, maintain, and oversee Hope Grimes worship strategies in coordination with Campus Pastor Coordinate, oversee, and lead music components of worship for weekend services, retreats, and special events with a high level of energy Includes creating tracks, leading rehearsals, coaching team members, all with a high level of preparedness and artistry Provide worship coverage as needed at weekend and mid‑week services and events (including: weekly weekend worship, Alpha, funerals, special events, holiday services (Christmas Eve and Day, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, VBS, men’s & women’s events)) Be prepared and on time to lead and facilitate rehearsals, giving all vocalists and instrumentalists specific feedback/coaching as needed Engage and communicate with adult volunteers; be present in their lives, pray for them Dress appropriately for the job you’re doing + services you’re leading Take authority of a room/space with a strong presence up front; leading in the Spirit Coordinate, oversee, and lead music components of Student Ministry worship for Wednesday night programming (Powerlife + Ignition), retreats, select classes and gatherings with worship elements, and special events with a high level of energy Includes creating tracks, leading rehearsals, coaching students, all with a high level of preparedness and artistry Partner with Student Ministry staff to ensure vision alignment Student Ministry team presence outside of worship services (help run games, lead small groups, be present outside of music components at services, retreats, and events) Display a clear passion to be in relationship with students, engage and lead them verbally and musically both up front and behind the scenes Encourage and partner in both the musical and spiritual development of all involved in student worship teams Build and equip student leaders; walk alongside them Effective care conversations with students as needed Pray for and with your students; leading by example Facilitate events and gatherings of student worship team; growing disciples outside of Wednesday night programming Examples: facilitate Bible studies, musical workshops, songwriting events, team-building activities/social events Intentionally spend time with your students outside of ‘normal’ programming Connect with students frequently, on a regular basis (social media, text, email) Intentionally grow with your students; create community for and with them Ongoing efforts to recruit new volunteers to participate in leading worship; build and grow worship teams (includes scheduling and facilitating auditions) Other duties as assigned Personal Performance Criteria Strives to live a Christ-centered life, stemming from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective relationships and communication with church staff and ministries, volunteers, church members, and guests Contributes to creating a positive work environment Demonstrates honesty and integrity; respect confidentiality Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of the scheduled workday/project Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her job Works independently and with confidence Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision Adheres to safety rules Qualifications / Core Competencies Christ-centered, joy-filled passion for ministry which flows from a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ Committed follower of Jesus Christ, seeking to know, love and serve God Exemplifies Lutheran Church of Hope’s values and uphold the staff covenant Is an artist with a servant’s heart Understands and capable to champion the mission and vision of Lutheran Church of Hope with a passion for building a faith community using worship arts and communications to reach non-religious and nominally religious within our context Proficient on guitar and/or piano with ability to teach/instruct music at a high level of competency Proven experience to perform, train, and direct musicians in a variety of musical genres Knowledge of modern worship music, including historic/modern hymns, and secular songs appropriate for the corporate worship setting Able to relate to and lead a diverse and multi-generational congregation in worship Able to see and communicate the “big picture” of campus worship services and organize the details High level of initiative, motivation and enthusiasm Capable of maintaining confidences, effectively listening and communicating, and able to resolve conflicts Proven ability to “Equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Eph. 4:12) Extremely strong organizational skills for administration and leadership of team-based ministry Able to supervise, inspire, and equip both staff and volunteers in a wide variety of ministry areas Able to prioritize and set boundaries in both ministry and personal/family life Able to lead, coordinate and manage multiple tasks Commitment to always reflect (in the best possible light) Lutheran Church of Hope, its staff, and the mission, vision, and values of its Constitution Willingness to work with, reflect in the best possible light, and to serve as a positive resource for all congregations of the ELCA and other local congregations of other denominations Hours: Full Time: 40 hours Supervisor: Pastor of Worship & Discipleship (Murph Hutson) Pay and Benefits: Compensation commensurate with experience, based on national wage surveys of comparable churches. Health, dental, and vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Paid time off Mission, Vision, & Values Mission: To reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ. Vision: Powered by the Spirit to bring Christ to all cultures, revive the world with God’s love and make heaven more crowded. Core Values: Jesus is life. The rest is details. Lost people matter to God and so they matter to us. We worship God, not tradition. Following Jesus is a growing experience. We are one body, united in Jesus Christ. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutheran Church of Hope