# Associate Director // Worship Leader **Company:** Lincoln Berean Church **Position Titles: Associate Director // Worship Leader Reports to: Managing Director, Corporate Gathering Status: Full-time, Ministry Staff (45 hours/week) Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, Saturday 4-8:30PM, Sunday 8AM-12:30PM** Send us the following information to be considered for this position: - Your resume - Your cover letter - Links to your social media **Job Purpose and Goals:** The position of Associate Director (Worship Leader) is primarily responsible for leading the church in key aspects of corporate gatherings (planning and execution of weekend services and other events, volunteer development, creative input, etc.). This is primarily accomplished in a collaborative context alongside other staff Worship leaders under the direction of the Managing Director of Corporate Gatherings, but also involves frequent interaction with Production Team members, Worship Coordinators, the Teaching Team, and the church’s Communications department. While this person must be comfortable on stage and possess musical/creative gifts, it is equally (if not more) important for this person to exhibit a passionate and honest walk with Jesus, biblical literacy, a servant’s heart, and a longing to see God glorified in gatherings. We currently have one (1) Associate Director (Worship Leader) opening. Each of the “seats” has a different “focus” while also sharing overlapping collaborative “key roles” with the other seats. The focus is **Volunteer**. Below is a list of both focused and shared key roles. **Key “Focused” Roles + Responsibilities for the “seat” is:** - **_Volunteer Focus_** **Key “Shared” Roles + Responsibilities for all “seats” are:** - **Song Writing + Selection** - **Resourcing + Support** **Competencies and Skills:** To perform the job successfully, the following competencies should be demonstrated: - **Professional:** Approaches others in a tactful manner, using discernment; reacts well under pressure; dependable; exercises discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information - **Strategic Planning and Innovation:** Able to effectively envision, plan and implement strategies to accomplish goals in alignment with the Vision and Values of Lincoln Berean Church - **Effective Communication:** Clearly and concisely communicates effectively through written or verbal channels in one-on-one or small group contexts to clearly explain complicated processes and foster relationships; checks for understanding and clarity - **Action Oriented:** Actively motivates self and others to initiate action as needed and is willing to plunge into tasks/projects despite difficulty or uncertainty; works in an efficient and optimistic manner to achieve goals in a timely fashion - **Flexibility and Adaptability:** Adapts and responds positively to changing circumstances and competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events **Education and Experience:** - Bachelor’s Degree preferred - 3-5 years of relevant experience in a local church (or similar) - 3-5 years of experience leading worship in a local church (or similar) - Ability to lead from an instrument (guitar or keys), preferred but not required - Basic working knowledge of ProPresenter, chord charts, Planning Center, stage plotting, band/music dynamics, and equipment set-up - Ability to lead, speak, and counsel from a biblical worldview **Character, Calling and Chemistry:** - **Christ Centered:** you build your life around Jesus, with an open heart allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and inspire - **Team Oriented** : you love building a team, being able to work across teams and to partner with ministries, using the skills and gifts of others to create a better outcome - **People Savvy:** you relate well to all kinds of people and cultures – inside and outside the church as well as cross culturally; you can effortlessly build rapport, constructive and effective relationships - **Self-Awareness:** you know your personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits; you seek feedback and gain insights from mistakes; you are open to criticism and are not defensive - **Trustworthy:** you are honest and consider discretion and confidentiality a priority - Ability and courage to invite people into deeper connections - Positive contributor to staff culture with team collaboration as a top priority **Must make Lincoln Berean Church their home church and participate in the life of the community (Life Group).** At Lincoln Berean Church, we fully expect each staff member to be actively engaged in following Jesus and believe that if this commitment to Jesus is present, it will be evident in a staff member’s personal life, family relationships, and ministry. In working at Lincoln Berean Church, every staff member must be aware of and embrace the responsibility to represent the: - Church’s Mission: To glorify God by seeking to present every person complete in Christ - Doctrine: [What We Believe at Lincoln Berean Church](https://www.lincolnberean.org/key-beliefs/) - Staff Core Values: Healthy Drive, Teachable, People Savvy, Radical Candor and Hopeful - Life Groups: The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone – we are better together! **Measured by:** - A 30-60-90 day review - Trimester Reviews [Apply for this position](https://careers.lincolnberean.org/jobs/8218449-associate-director-worship-leader/applications/new)