[NEohioPAL] Rocky River United Methodist Church Seeks Contemporary Worship Leader

[Matthew Dolan]

Rocky River United Methodist Church is seeking a passionate, Christ-centered individual to serve as Contemporary Worship Leader. If you have experience leading contemporary worship services and strong singing skills, we invite you to apply to be our new Contemporary Worship Leader at our Sunday Harbor Service!

For over the past 18 years, Rocky River UMC has built a strong contemporary worship service to help people meet Christ in the midst of their story. The Contemporary Worship Leader would work in coordination with the Pastors and the Director of Musicto create, organize, and lead a cohesive worship experience. This is a part-time position (15 hours per week). Previous experience is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

Recruit, oversee and lead each Sunday a team of musicians who will comprise the worship band.
Provide the music leadership of song selection in coordination with the pastor’s sermon each week and teach the selected music to the band for each week’s service.
Hold weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings and in the morning before the Harbor service.
Select special music as necessary for monthly communion services or other times when necessary.
Coordination of all essential elements of the worship service including but not limited to: the audio/visual team; musicians; the office staff; and the pastors.
Direct the congregants in the overall music participation.
Serve with enthusiasm as a member of a Christ-centered, mission-driven team that is committed to serve as the hands and feet of Christ
Procurement of communion elements and the team in which to serve them on the first Sunday of each month.
Create a welcoming culture.
Administrative Requirements:

Effective and efficient communication to all Harbor team members with weekly reminders of necessary activities for the Sunday service.
Distribution of song selection in a timely manner before rehearsals to allow for band member preparation,
Preparation of quarterly worship schedules covering the band members, and other staff members.
Attend RRUMC staff meetings if available.
Qualifications:

1- 3 years of leading contemporary worship services
Strong singing skills, preferably trained
Able to pass a background check
Committed to RRUMC’s mission, vision and goals
Proficiency on a lead instrument such as a piano/keyboard or rhythm guitar
Able to mobilize and utilize teams of servant volunteers
Skills:

Effective verbal communication in one-on-one and large group settings
Effective written communication
Ability to read, write and understand English
Good interpersonal skills and active listening ability
Excellent organization skills
Strong computer and technology skills
Proficient in Planning Center or other planning software and CCLI SongSelect for chord chart and music selection/rehearsals.
Ability to work independently
Accountability:

Regular updates with the Senior Pastor and Director of Music regarding essential job functions and areas of responsibilities within the church.
Beliefs:

First and foremost, have a deep and growing relationship with Christ.
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift upwards of 25 pounds.


To apply, please send a resume to office at rrumc.org
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