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Career Opportunities

Director / Pastor of Worship

Full Time. 

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

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This position is a hybrid position which is 75% Worship Leader/Pastor and 25% Passion-based Ministry.

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First priority is to have a passion for worship, a vibrant prayer life, and a shepherd's heart.

  • Be a worshipper in private, be a shepherd to the worship team and the worshipping congregation.

  • Draw people into worship - singing, praising, praying, confessing, participation, and growth.

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Plan & Produce Sunday Worship Service:

  • Create a meaningful and inviting worship environment via music, sound, tech, lighting, media, and additional artistic elements that relate to content, themes, sermons, and seasons.

  • Participate in 9:00 a.m. worship and lead in 10:30 a.m. worship.

  • Lead the Worship Bands at 10:30 service.

  • Lead the Congregation and Worship Band.

    • Coordinate & write charts/arrangements​.

    • Recruit and develop additional musicians for worship band or bands. 

    • Lead weekly rehearsals (currently Thursday nights).

  • Grow congregational participation in the various elements of worship of the living God.

  • Coordinate Tech teams for audio, video, and live stream.

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Co-Lead the Worship Ministry Cell:

  • Lead, recruit, and build the cell membership to support all aspects of worship. Monthly meetings.

  • Lead potential worship staff including tech

    • 9:00 a.m. Worship Choir in the Traditional Service​

    • 10:30 a.m. Worship Band in the Contemporary Service

  • Build Teams of volunteers for music and tech.

  • Teach elements of worship to the congregation - within worship or outside worship.

  • Administer the business affairs of worship including budgets, expenditures, capital music purchases, maintenance and care of all supplies, equipment, and instruments.

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Staff Responsibilities:

  • Help lead the Worship Planning Team meetings with the senior pastor.

  • Weekly staff meetings and occasional planning retreats.

  • Be a presence at key all-church community events.

  • Be a part of the life of the congregation.

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Special Worship Services:

  • Christmas Eve Worship: Currently, Dec. 23rd at 7:00 p.m., Dec 24th at 5:00 p.m. (Children & Family), 7:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.

  • Seasonal Services: Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, occasional Good Friday, and prayer services.

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Worship Tech and Live Stream Communications:

  • Work with Communications to capture and edit recordings of sermons or music for online content.

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Grow New Music and Worship Opportunities:

  • Grow our Children and Youth Choirs, Worship Arts, Youth Bands, hand bells, etc.

  • Maximize the Sanctuary and/or add a 3rd worship service Sundays or alternative times.

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Passion-based Ministry:

  • Possibilities based on Candidate: Discipleship, Hospitality, Recreation Ministries, Outreach, Missions, Pastoral Care, Visitation, Recovery Ministry, etc.

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Supervision - The position shall report to the Senior Pastor and be accountable to the Worship Cell. Opportunity for review and goal setting will take place periodically. Annual review with managers and Staff-Parish Relations Committee will occur.

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Qualifications:

  • The candidate must be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a person of character and integrity who views this position as a shepherding calling and an artist-worshiper calling from God, both in public and private life.

  • Have a passion for worship and a vibrant prayer life.

  • Demonstrate musical excellence in instrumental and vocal performance.

  • Have gifts in team-building and leadership qualities.

  • Be familiar and supportive of all worship styles, and be acquainted with a wide body of music worship literature.

  • Have significant experience in worship bands and coordinating music groups.

  • The candidate must be able to work well with all staff, volunteers and musicians of all abilities to further our music ministries.

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Full Time Compensation:

  • Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation + 12 holidays

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Coverage

  • Vision Coverage

Director of Technology & Digital Media

Hours: 30-35 hours a week

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

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Overview

Accountable for church Technology, Website, and Digital Media. Manage technology support for church website and operations. Collaborate with Director of Communications to keep congregation and staff informed of ministries' activities and events, linking to church's mission reaching the world for Jesus Christ. Reports to Executive Pastor. Majority of work in-person/onsite. Some remote/hybrid work possible after training. Based on candidate pool, consideration may be given to separating IT and Communications responsibilities into two part-time positions.

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Technology / Website

  • Maintain Church Website. Accountable for keeping content updated regularly, including working with staff and volunteers to ensure events, sermons are uploaded, photos, and content is the most up-to-date information. Ensure website is useable for current members and welcoming guests. Create new pages, manage store and blog posts as needed. Maintain visual aesthetic and fix bugs as they arise. Manage SEO and maintain domain, SSL and Wix subscription.

  • Maintain Church Database System. Train and assist staff, volunteers, and congregants with Church Community Builder (CCB) database system. Manage system privileges, as well as run reports, file support claims and maintain the overall structure of the system.

  • Maintain Church App. Upload weekly announcement videos, sermon notes, reading plans, sign-ups, calendars, and create cards as needed. Manage Google Play and Apple App Store accounts.

  • Troubleshoot and assist as needed with all technology operated by Huron River Methodist Church. This includes managing network, wireless access points, mapping hard drive system, maintaining computers and hardware, software licensing, and GoDaddy email subscriptions. Work with staff, volunteers and vendors as needed.

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Digital Media and Communications

  • Manage Social Media Accounts. Work with Communications team to create and schedule content and campaigns, keeping up to date with trends and what works for our audience. 

  • Video Production. Work with Communications, pastoral staff and volunteers to create and produce video content, including set up, filming, editing, and equipment maintenance. 

  • Photography. Work with Communications to take photos at events and/or schedule volunteer photographers to be present.

  • Assist Communications with maintaining church branding across print and digital media. Create branding kit and templates within Canva to help maintain brand and style guidance across ministries.

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Desired Attributes: 

  • 3-5 years related technical experience, including web design, social media, digital and print content

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts to users

  • Problem-solving/Critical-thinking skills

  • Team Player/Ability to work with and motivate volunteers

  • Vibrant Faith Walk

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required if comparable experience

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