New Song is looking for a Worship Leader! Please review the job posting below. Thank you for your interest!
Job Position:
Worship Leader, Full Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
New Song Church (Mechanicsville, VA) is looking for a dynamic, innovative leader to conceive, develop, plan, and execute weekly
worship services and other events that draw persons to consider the invitations of Christ. The candidate will have the freedom to
develop faith-filled, inspiring, relevant and impactful worship experiences for both fully-devoted believers and those just beginning
to discern faith in God.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Balance the importance of ministering to, recruiting, and training a team of vocalists, instrumentalists, and technical support to
create a cohesive, spiritually-significant worship service that makes an impact for Christ. The candidate will help lead, shape and
oversee the worship environment of the church in conjunction with the church’s leadership; he/she will work to “bring alive” the
Church’s mission, vision and core values. New Song desires a likeable, easy-going person with the ability to both motivate and
mobilize people. Other responsibilities include: oversight of weekly rehearsals, development of media presentations for worship in
Pro-Presenter, insure the schedules for each part of the team are in order in Planning Center, and attend weekly staff meetings.
Additional tasks: research and select music, resource and support other ministry areas, supervise the Technical Coordinator position,
possess an ability to recognize musical talent from within the congregation and encourage development of these graces, and to
compile an annual budget for the purchase of music, equipment and supplies (within purchasing guidelines). Candidate is expected
to continue developing both personally and professionally on all levels and be humble in character, spiritual growth, leadership, and
musical/technical skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate will have a mature, strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ who possesses a servant’s heart, along with being
gifted in music as an expression of faith and creative artistic discernment. Technical skills, instrumental talents, and vocal gifts are
desired. Other qualifications include: strong visionary, leadership and teaching gifts; ability to lead teams; brainstorming and
creativity; planning and organizational skills; dependability; extensive familiarity in contemporary worship; self-discipline and
motivation; effective team building and motivating; to be a competent communicator (both interpersonally and publicly).
EVALUATION:
Job performance will be evaluated annually by the Lead Pastor and Staff-Parish Personnel Relations Team.
OTHER:
1. This position is currently listed as full-time (a minimum of 40 hours each week expected); for the right candidate, the
Church is willing to consider each circumstance carefully if part-time is desired.
2. Personal/Professional references requested.
3. Compensation commensurate with experience; compensation expectations requested in cover letter.
4. Benefits include: health, dental & vision insurance, a Simple Retirement Plan, and funds for continuing education.
5. Transition expenses are not offered within this hiring process.
6. Church Membership at New Song Church is expected, along with affirmation of New Song’s leadership structure, direction,
and system of denominational governance as part of the United Methodist Church.
INTEREST:
Please email cover letter, resumé, references, compensation expectations and any web links to: [email protected]
Worship Leader, Full Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
New Song Church (Mechanicsville, VA) is looking for a dynamic, innovative leader to conceive, develop, plan, and execute weekly
worship services and other events that draw persons to consider the invitations of Christ. The candidate will have the freedom to
develop faith-filled, inspiring, relevant and impactful worship experiences for both fully-devoted believers and those just beginning
to discern faith in God.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Balance the importance of ministering to, recruiting, and training a team of vocalists, instrumentalists, and technical support to
create a cohesive, spiritually-significant worship service that makes an impact for Christ. The candidate will help lead, shape and
oversee the worship environment of the church in conjunction with the church’s leadership; he/she will work to “bring alive” the
Church’s mission, vision and core values. New Song desires a likeable, easy-going person with the ability to both motivate and
mobilize people. Other responsibilities include: oversight of weekly rehearsals, development of media presentations for worship in
Pro-Presenter, insure the schedules for each part of the team are in order in Planning Center, and attend weekly staff meetings.
Additional tasks: research and select music, resource and support other ministry areas, supervise the Technical Coordinator position,
possess an ability to recognize musical talent from within the congregation and encourage development of these graces, and to
compile an annual budget for the purchase of music, equipment and supplies (within purchasing guidelines). Candidate is expected
to continue developing both personally and professionally on all levels and be humble in character, spiritual growth, leadership, and
musical/technical skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate will have a mature, strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ who possesses a servant’s heart, along with being
gifted in music as an expression of faith and creative artistic discernment. Technical skills, instrumental talents, and vocal gifts are
desired. Other qualifications include: strong visionary, leadership and teaching gifts; ability to lead teams; brainstorming and
creativity; planning and organizational skills; dependability; extensive familiarity in contemporary worship; self-discipline and
motivation; effective team building and motivating; to be a competent communicator (both interpersonally and publicly).
EVALUATION:
Job performance will be evaluated annually by the Lead Pastor and Staff-Parish Personnel Relations Team.
OTHER:
1. This position is currently listed as full-time (a minimum of 40 hours each week expected); for the right candidate, the
Church is willing to consider each circumstance carefully if part-time is desired.
2. Personal/Professional references requested.
3. Compensation commensurate with experience; compensation expectations requested in cover letter.
4. Benefits include: health, dental & vision insurance, a Simple Retirement Plan, and funds for continuing education.
5. Transition expenses are not offered within this hiring process.
6. Church Membership at New Song Church is expected, along with affirmation of New Song’s leadership structure, direction,
and system of denominational governance as part of the United Methodist Church.
INTEREST:
Please email cover letter, resumé, references, compensation expectations and any web links to: [email protected]