Worship Leader

Job Title:Worship Leader

FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Corps Officers

Supervises: N/A

Schedule: TBD, around 5 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $16-21/hour

ClosingDate: 2/6/24

Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)

Scope of Position/Essential Functions:

He/she will work in close cooperation with the Corps Officer(s) and other Corps leaders and staff to support the total ministry of The Salvation Army both in the Corps and the local community, and will assist in the overall ministry and music services offered through The Salvation Army, to its congregation and soldiers.

He/she shall be responsible for the development and promotion of the worship and music programs associated with the Corps. Keeping in mind The Salvation Army’s ultimate goal is the salvation of all people; this therefore necessitates that he/she place great emphasis on people consistent with that goal.

Education and Work Experience: Previous experience leading worship services is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: We are looking for someone with the ability to engage others in being part of worship and developing music programs within our community.

Key & Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead weekly worship services and special events
• Select appropriate music for each service
• Lead the congregation in worship through song, prayer, and Scripture reading.
• Ensure that the services remain engaging and spiritually inspiring
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships with members of the congregation
• Work with the church staff to ensure that all services are properly planned and executed
• Manage the worship team and coordinate rehearsals
• Musical Programs – Youth and Adult
• Vocal and instrumental instruction and performance of prescribed Salvation Army music. Including Worship Band, Songsters, Singing Company, Junior Band, and Creative Arts Ministries.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with music items within Seasonal Activities
• All other duties assigned by the commanding officer as related to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)