Job Description

The Assistant Director of Worship serves to enrich and deepen the spiritual life of the church by supporting the Director of Worship in the planning, administration, and execution of corporate worship gatherings and ministries of the Capital Pres Family. The position is a mix between organizational duties, volunteer care, and creative planning and performance opportunities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Director of Worship with planning music and liturgy for corporate worship services
• Leads or assists with leading worship for corporate worship services
• Assists in recruiting, auditioning, equipping, and caring for worship ministry volunteers
• Coordinates and schedules volunteer and paid musicians for worship and other special services, including weddings, funerals, and/or memorial services
• Oversees the preparation of weekly worship music folders for musicians
• Assists with the formatting, editing, and printing of worship bulletins
• Coordinates the content for weekly ProPresenter presentations
• Assists with Arts in Ministry events and initiatives
• Assists and coordinates worship resources for church retreats: Community Group Leader, Crosstrainers, Young Adults, Men’s, and Women’s retreats
• Manages CCLI copyright Licensing and reporting for all ministries of the church
• Oversees the tuning and maintenance schedules for all MPC acoustic pianos
• Attends and participates in staff devotions, staff meetings, and staff training
• Performs other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Sinner saved by grace; vibrant, growing, spirit-empowered relationship with God through Jesus Christ
• Passionate about the vision and grace-driven philosophy of MPC
• Understands and appreciates Reformed Theology
• Skilled in music performance and leadership – vocal and instrumental preferred
• Skilled in giving direction to and leading other musicians – rhythm band core with one or more additional classical instruments (strings, woodwinds, or brass)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and grace-filled leadership skills
• Familiarity with Planning Center Online, ProPresenter, and Adobe InDesign software a plus
• Ability and desire to work under the direction of the Director of Worship
• Ability and desire to embrace our staff culture: a) Focus – We don’t take ourselves too seriously; we do take Jesus and the work he’s given us seriously; b) Family – We love our church family – and we want to love each other well; c) Fun – God rules and reigns so we can enjoy the ride