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Director of Worship

Berkeley, CA, USA

Job Type

Part Time

Workspace

Hybrid

About the Role

Berkeley Covenant Church is seeking a passionate and dedicated worship leader to join
our church team. The Director of Worship partners with our Senior Pastor to cultivate
services that are engaging, meaningful, and Christ-centered.

Potential for Full-Time Role: For candidates with outreach or youth leadership experience,
this position may evolve into a a full-time Worship & Outreach/Youth Pastor with additional
compensation and housing

Being called and gifted by God, this person shall:

  • Partner with our Senior Pastor, staff, and ministry volunteers to create a worshipful  atmosphere that includes music, scripture reading, prayer, silence, and art  

  • Model and lead heartfelt worship in an invitational style – that draws people in,  encourages participation, and points people to Jesus  

  • Plan Sunday worship services, choosing music that engages our congregation and  supports the preaching of God’s Word  

  • Plan and coordinate special services following the church calendar and the needs of  our congregation  

  • Recruit and teach musicians in the church to serve the congregation with musical  skill and humility  

  • Lead rehearsals that: a) prepare for Sunday; b) cultivate Christ-centered community  

  • Serve as a member of the ministerial team at Berkeley Covenant Church,  demonstrating a commitment to this congregation and its mission 

  • Lead or oversee children’s choir and band  

  • Take an active role on staff, participating in the community life of the church

Practical Duties 

  • Coordinates weekly worship teams (PPT, sound, communion, musicians)  

  • Maintains CCLI license(s) 

  • Organizes and maintains sheet music, chord charts, musical equipment

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in music, theology, or related field a plus

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading worship services (preferred)

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

  • Proficiency in at least one musical instrument and vocals

  • Knowledge of diverse music styles (traditional, contemporary, multi-lingual)

  • Ability to work collaboratively with others

  • Ability to effectively lead and engage a congregation in worship

  • A passion for worshiping God in all aspects of life

Position Details

  • Part time position: 20-25 hours per week  

  • Compensation: $40,000-$50,000 annually, dependent upon experience  

  • Benefits: Medical, retirement, vacation benefits included

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