Contemporary Worship Leader (15hrs)
North Raleigh UMC is seeking a part-time (15 hours/week) Contemporary Worship Leader to provide musical and administrative leadership for the 9:45 contemporary worship service. This role is responsible for leading the contemporary band, preparing weekly worship materials, and assisting with youth music ministries under the direction of the Director of Music.

The salary range for this position is $17,000-$20,000 for 15 hours per week.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, a recording or video link of worship leadership, and a list of 3 ministry references to jobs@nrumc.org

POSITION TITLE:  Contemporary Worship Leader

HOURS:  15 hours/week

REPORTS TO:  Director of Music Ministries

SUPERVISES:  N/A

POSITION SUMMARY

The Contemporary Worship Leader provides musical and administrative leadership for the contemporary worship service. This role is responsible for leading the contemporary band, preparing weekly worship materials, and assisting with youth music ministries under the direction of the Director of Music.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sunday Worship Leadership: Serves as the primary musical leader for the 9:45 Contemporary Worship service, following the liturgical plan provided by the Director of Music Ministries.
Band Leadership, Development, and Recruitment: Schedules band members, develops and seeks out new talent, leads weekly rehearsals.
Administrative Preparation: Responsible for Weekly Worship Order in Planning Center, manages weekly multimedia presentations, including song lyrics and sermon slides in ProPresenter and Planning Center.
Youth Music: Provides musical accompaniment and rehearsal support for the Youth Band.
Music Database, Library & Compliance: Manages the contemporary music library on Planning Center and ensures CCLI copyright reporting.
Equipment Maintenance: Assists with basic stage setup and teardown for the contemporary band.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Consistently attends to the many small pieces which must be assembled into an organized whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the larger picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Establishes good working relationships with all others who are relevant to the completion of work; works well with people at all levels of the congregation; builds appropriate rapport; considers the impact of his/her actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; is approachable; avoids communication triangles.
TEAM ORIENTATION: demonstrates interest, skill and success in team environments; promotes group goals ahead of personal agendas; steps up to offer self as a resource to other members of the team; understands and supports the importance of teamwork; shares credit for success with others, takes responsibility for his or her part in team failures.
MISSION OWNERSHIP: Demonstrates understanding and full support of the mission, vision, values and beliefs of the congregation; can demonstrate those values to others; consistently behaves in a manner congruent with the mission, vision, values and beliefs.
INITIATIVE: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and energetic about worthwhile activities; not fearful of taking calculated risks; seizes opportunities; sets demanding but achievable objectives for self and others.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Education: Degree in Music or Sacred Music preferred.
Experience: 3+ years leading worship or music ensembles in a congregational setting.
Musical Skills: Proficient in lead vocals and either guitar or keyboard.
Theology: Commitment to teaching and promoting NRUMC’s mission and United Methodist theology.