Music and A/V Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The primary objective for this position is to help create a culture of congregational worship through music by leading the church in worship singing during gathered worship services (e.g. Sunday services, special holiday services, weddings, funerals, etc.). This includes overseeing and developing the worship bands as well as overseeing and developing the audio, visual, and technology teams (e.g. sound, livestream, etc.). This role must be willing and able to work in collaboration with the Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor, Elder Board, and other key staff members as necessary for both the vision and execution of the musical worship and A/V ministry in its entirety.

EMPLOYMENT CLASS & STATUS

Ministry Staff, Full-Time, Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ over time
• Be, or be willing to become, a member of Wellspring Church and endorse and support the Wellspring Church Doctrinal Statement and Constitution
• Be willing to integrate fully as a member of the church community
• Demonstrate a growing relationship with Christ through prayer, Bible study, and godly pursuits
• Demonstrate a good personal character (dependable, trustworthy, humble, loving)
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of music in a worship context
• Have a passion for leading, discipling, and equipping (Eph. 4:11-13)
• Ability to build rapport with the church staff, members of the congregation, and the community at large

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for planning, communicating, and executing gathered worship service flow
• Work alongside the Lead Pastor, Associate Pastors, and other key staff members as needed to plan, pray through, and execute the musical, artistic, audio, and technological portions of worship services
• Provide godly pastoral leadership to those who plan and participate in the ministry

• Prepare stage, music, tracks, and instruments for rehearsal and services as needed
• Schedule and equip volunteers to participate in worship services (or delegate effectively)
• Write and arrange music charts as needed

• Recruit and develop new musicians and other necessary team members
• Provide worship leadership in areas other than Sunday services as directed by the Lead Pastor
• Oversee and develop volunteers and staff for all audio, visual, and technology positions for worship services, including making sure Planning Center Services is effectively utilized
• Oversee any part-time staff associated with the Music and A/V Ministry
• Lead the Music and A/V (“Worship”) Staff Advisory Team as the Director
• Prepare for, attend, and follow up regarding Sunday Planning Team Meetings

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES & DAILY ACTIVITY

• Serve humbly and cooperatively with other staff
• Makes an effort to reach out and get to know other staff and build community
• Be able to regularly ask for and receive feedback with a spirit of humility
• Exhibit loyalty to the other staff members and mission of Wellspring Church

REPORTS TO:  Lead Pastor and Executive Pastor

SALARY and BENEFITS: Competitive salary based largely on spiritual maturity, prior experience, and skill sets. Benefits include health, life, and disability insurance, matching retirement, paid vacation, and more.