Job Opportunity: Praise Team Leader

Church: St. Paul’s UMC, Bay Head, NJ

Are you a passionate Christian with a gift for music and a heart for leading worship? Our church is seeking a dedicated Praise Team Leader to guide our congregation in worship through music, song, and lyrics. This is a part-time position requiring a commitment of 4-6 hours per week.

Job Summary

·        Lead the congregation in worship during church services by singing and/or playing a musical instrument.

·        Select, prepare, perform, and communicate all music selections, including hymns, contemporary worship music, and singer accompaniments, as directed by the Pastor.

·        Direct and coordinate weekly rehearsals with the Worship Team to prepare for worship services.

·        Ensure that the altar, sound system, video system, and worship presentation software are properly working and ready for worship service.

·        Knowledge of "Easy Worship" software, "Song Select" for music selection, and CCLI protocol is a plus.

·        Work with laity and the Pastor to ensure smooth transitions within each service.

Qualifications

·        A strong Christian faith and a desire to use your gifts in ministry.

·        Ability to sing and lead a praise band and congregation in worshipping God through music.

·        Proficiency in giving vocal and instrumental direction.

·        Skilled in reading music, singing hymns and contemporary Christian music, and/or playing a musical instrument as part of a worship praise band.

·        Experience with the use of technology in worship, such as sound systems, worship software, and video projection.

Compensation

·        Pay varies on experience:  $100 - $150 per week

Join Our Team

If you feel called to lead our praise team in worship and have the skills and experience our church is looking for, we would love to hear from you.  Join us in creating a spiritually engaging atmosphere and leading our church in expressing praise and adoration to God through music.

Please send your resume and a brief statement of your faith and musical experience to info@stpaulsbayhead.org, attn SPRC chair.  We look forward to welcoming you to our ministry team.