Part-Time Modern Worship Director

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for music, technology, and creating worship that resonates with today’s congregation? Mentor United Methodist Church is looking for a dynamic and creative Director of Modern Worship to evolve of our contemporary worship services and programs. This pivotal role is your opportunity to create engaging and meaningful worship experiences that support our mission to lead all onto a path of Christ-centered discipleship.

If you’re eager to lead our community by planning transformative worship, utilizing your talents in music, technology, and leadership to draw hearts closer to God, then we invite you to join us. Let’s create a space where faith is deepened, spirits are lifted, and the worship experience is unforgettable. Your vision and creativity could be the key to unlocking a more profound sense of connection and devotion within our church family.

Send a resume and statement of faith (like a cover letter) to this email: jobs@mentorumc.org.

Key Responsibilities:

 Visionary Leadership: Inspire and mobilize individuals to engage in meaningful

worship, focusing on Jesus Christ.

 Team Scheduling: Organize musicians, AV technicians, and other necessary team

members for weekly services using scheduling tools.

 Music Oversight: Select and introduce appropriate modern worship music,

ensuring a cohesive worship experience.

 Worship Planning: Lead the planning and execution of diverse worship

experiences in collaboration with the Modern Worship Lead Team.

 Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and support volunteers staff within the

worship and tech teams, fostering spiritual and organizational growth.

 Worship Facilitation: Oversee the modern worship services, ensuring a dynamic

and engaging atmosphere for worship.

 Compliance: Manage copyright licenses and reporting for all worship materials.

Additional Needs:

 Lead Modern Worship Team meetings and participate in church meetings as

required.

 Develop and manage the annual worship ministry budget.

 Coordinate logistics for worship services, including equipment and role

assignments.

 Collaborate with pastoral and children/youth ministry teams to integrate diverse

participation in worship.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

 2-4 years in a music coordination/leadership role or 3-5 years of related experience.

 Passion for modern worship and a strong musical background.

 Proven ability to evaluate and coach musicians.

 Excellent organizational and planning skills, capable of both short-term and long-

term planning.

 Team-oriented approach with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

 Commitment to growing in faith and openness to United Methodist theology.

 Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Helpful:

 Experience in encouraging congregational singing.

 Music skills, including singing or playing an instrument, songwriting, producing,

and arranging.

 Willingness to seek external resources to enhance worship.

 Experience with modern worship bands.

 Music Education degree or background.

 Proficiency in current technology relevant to worship planning and execution.

Mentor United Methodist Church is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person