Worship leader job description
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Example worship leader requirements on a job description
Worship leader requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in worship leader job postings.
Sample worship leader requirements
- Ability to lead and direct worship services.
- Proficiency in playing at least one instrument.
- Excellent vocal skills.
- Experience in song writing.
- Knowledge of sound systems and lighting.
Sample required worship leader soft skills
- Ability to work in a team.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate a congregation.
- Flexibility and creativity.
Worship leader job description example 1
The Salvation Army worship leader job description
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
Worship Leader and Intervention Strategist Responsibilities:
Works under direct supervision of the Corps Officer(s) and Corps Assistant to assist with preparing, planning, and implementing Sunday Morning Worship, Corps programming (men/women/youth) and Strategic Creative Arts and outreach initiatives. Manages volunteer base and coordinates onsite experience. Organizes and leads music for other events as needed. Participates and assists in planning social service, outreach, and special events.
Essential Functions
Worship Leader Responsibilities:
+ Organize plan and lead Sunday Morning music for Church services in cooperation with Corps Officers.
+ Recruit and manage volunteer musicians and singers including those identified in the Strategic Engagement Program.
+ Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing Corps programming (men/women/youth/seasonal) and outreach initiatives.
+ Assist with Summer and Special Camp/Retreat registrations.
+ Assist with Seasonal Assistance Programs (Shopping Spree/Red Kettles/Angel Tree).
+ Attends staff and program related meetings, conferences, and training as needed and required. Cooperates with supervisors in any other special projects as needed.
+ Works with the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, and implementing other special projects and programs.
Intervention Strategist Responsibilities:
+ Develop a Creative Arts Strategic Engagement program to reach individuals who are resistant to other forms of outreach.
+ Work in coordination with the Santa Monica Corps outreach team to identify clients of the unhoused population in Santa Monica and Venice Beach who would benefit from the program.
+ Provide multiple weekly opportunities for individuals to engage in creative activities including but not limited to music, painting, clay/sculpting, dance, drama, drawing, writing, and singing.
+ Host monthly teaching workshops to educate clients on a variety of topics promoting self-sufficiency, personal well-being, and overall health (such as mediation techniques, art to reduce stress, art web sales, mindfulness, etc.)
+ Work with Outreach Coordinator to network with other individuals and agencies to provide opportunity for guest speakers to participate in weekly and or monthly engagements.
+ Provide, plan, or otherwise implement monthly Creative Arts opportunities for individuals at the ARC, Silvercrest and Westwood transitional housing facilities.
+ Works to connect clients to outreach team to provide resources, information, assistance, and referrals to various housing and treatment resources.
+ Record progress notes and track data of individual clients served (verified by name/date of birth) to demonstrate success in increasing engagement.
+ Be readily available for flexible work schedules including after office hours and weekends if necessary.
+ Updates and ensures information related to client files and applicable computer software (HMIS, Bridges & Others, NSS, etc.) is complete and accurate.
+ Maintain accurate time keeping records that are reflective of duties performed under different grant/contracts.
+ Perform multiple tasks as assigned.
These duties may be changed in part or in full at any time at the Corps Officer's discretion, or as required because of program changes or needs
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax, and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
This position requires employee to be vaccinated from Covid-19 or have a religious or medical approved exemption
Minimum Qualifications
+ High School diploma or equivalent
+ Demonstrates aptitude in assigned tasks
+ Ability to drive and maintain a valid Class C California Drivers License.
+ Able to pass a Dept. of Justice background check IAW State Childcare Licensing.
+ Covid-19 Vaccine or Exemption Required.
+ Willing and able to maintain confidential information in accordance with Salvation Army and industry standards.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
+ Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Able to learn new web-based programs required for job (AP Workflow, Corps Management, Volunteer Management, Outlook, Office 365, etc.)
+ Takes direction and instruction positively.
+ Ability to email, fax, operate copy/print/scan machine.
+ Ability to work harmoniously with supervisors, coworkers.
+ Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
+ Excellent organizational and planning skills.
+ Has high ethics and integrity.
Qualifications
Education
Required
+ High School or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
Worship Leader and Intervention Strategist Responsibilities:
Works under direct supervision of the Corps Officer(s) and Corps Assistant to assist with preparing, planning, and implementing Sunday Morning Worship, Corps programming (men/women/youth) and Strategic Creative Arts and outreach initiatives. Manages volunteer base and coordinates onsite experience. Organizes and leads music for other events as needed. Participates and assists in planning social service, outreach, and special events.
Essential Functions
Worship Leader Responsibilities:
+ Organize plan and lead Sunday Morning music for Church services in cooperation with Corps Officers.
+ Recruit and manage volunteer musicians and singers including those identified in the Strategic Engagement Program.
+ Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing Corps programming (men/women/youth/seasonal) and outreach initiatives.
+ Assist with Summer and Special Camp/Retreat registrations.
+ Assist with Seasonal Assistance Programs (Shopping Spree/Red Kettles/Angel Tree).
+ Attends staff and program related meetings, conferences, and training as needed and required. Cooperates with supervisors in any other special projects as needed.
+ Works with the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, and implementing other special projects and programs.
Intervention Strategist Responsibilities:
+ Develop a Creative Arts Strategic Engagement program to reach individuals who are resistant to other forms of outreach.
+ Work in coordination with the Santa Monica Corps outreach team to identify clients of the unhoused population in Santa Monica and Venice Beach who would benefit from the program.
+ Provide multiple weekly opportunities for individuals to engage in creative activities including but not limited to music, painting, clay/sculpting, dance, drama, drawing, writing, and singing.
+ Host monthly teaching workshops to educate clients on a variety of topics promoting self-sufficiency, personal well-being, and overall health (such as mediation techniques, art to reduce stress, art web sales, mindfulness, etc.)
+ Work with Outreach Coordinator to network with other individuals and agencies to provide opportunity for guest speakers to participate in weekly and or monthly engagements.
+ Provide, plan, or otherwise implement monthly Creative Arts opportunities for individuals at the ARC, Silvercrest and Westwood transitional housing facilities.
+ Works to connect clients to outreach team to provide resources, information, assistance, and referrals to various housing and treatment resources.
+ Record progress notes and track data of individual clients served (verified by name/date of birth) to demonstrate success in increasing engagement.
+ Be readily available for flexible work schedules including after office hours and weekends if necessary.
+ Updates and ensures information related to client files and applicable computer software (HMIS, Bridges & Others, NSS, etc.) is complete and accurate.
+ Maintain accurate time keeping records that are reflective of duties performed under different grant/contracts.
+ Perform multiple tasks as assigned.
These duties may be changed in part or in full at any time at the Corps Officer's discretion, or as required because of program changes or needs
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax, and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
This position requires employee to be vaccinated from Covid-19 or have a religious or medical approved exemption
Minimum Qualifications
+ High School diploma or equivalent
+ Demonstrates aptitude in assigned tasks
+ Ability to drive and maintain a valid Class C California Drivers License.
+ Able to pass a Dept. of Justice background check IAW State Childcare Licensing.
+ Covid-19 Vaccine or Exemption Required.
+ Willing and able to maintain confidential information in accordance with Salvation Army and industry standards.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
+ Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Able to learn new web-based programs required for job (AP Workflow, Corps Management, Volunteer Management, Outlook, Office 365, etc.)
+ Takes direction and instruction positively.
+ Ability to email, fax, operate copy/print/scan machine.
+ Ability to work harmoniously with supervisors, coworkers.
+ Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
+ Excellent organizational and planning skills.
+ Has high ethics and integrity.
Qualifications
Education
Required
+ High School or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024