Part-Time Worship Director

About Immanuel Church We are a multi-generational and multi-ethnic church that exists to lead people to be passionate followers of Jesus. Our vision is to be a church where you belong, joining with God to open doors and offer the hope of Jesus as He makes all things new. At Immanuel, we are committed to fostering a culture of worship that goes beyond Sunday services and extends into everyday life. We aim to create celebratory, God-oriented worship experiences that connect people with Him and deepen their spiritual walk.

Job Summary We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and creative leader to serve as our Part-Time Worship Director. This individual will lead, develop, and implement a comprehensive worship ministry that embraces music, media, and various art forms to cultivate an engaging and worshipful environment. The ideal candidate will have strong musical talent, proven leadership skills, and a heart for God that inspires others to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Weekly Worship Gatherings: Plan, prepare, and lead God-centered worship experiences (in person and online) that connect people to God, the Gospel, and the weekly sermon theme.

• Team Development & Discipleship: Recruit, train, and disciple worship ministry members, including vocalists, instrumentalists, sound technicians, and media operators.

• Service Planning & Coordination: Collaborate with church staff to develop weekly worship sets, coordinate tech teams, and ensure smooth execution of worship services and special events.

• Technical Oversight: This position oversees the technical elements of worship services, including live streaming, sound equipment, and audio mixing. Familiarity with Final Cut Pro is a plus.

• Creative Arts Integration: Implement a variety of media and artistic elements to enhance worship experiences and cultivate an environment of worship throughout the week.

• Worship as a Lifestyle: Lead the congregation to embrace worship as a lifestyle that extends beyond music into every aspect of life.

• Budget Management: Oversee the worship arts department budget, ensuring responsible and strategic use of resources.

• Staff Collaboration: Actively participate in staff meetings and church-wide initiatives, fostering a culture of teamwork, encouragement, and shared mission.

Qualifications & Skills

• Spiritual Maturity: A heart for God demonstrated by an authentic, personal, and reproducible walk with God, evidenced by a balanced life, a hunger for the Scriptures, and a commitment to prayer.

• Musical Talent: Skilled vocalist and musician with experience leading worship and developing worship teams using a variety of sounds and instrumentation.

• Creative Visionary: Ability to envision, develop, and implement compelling worship experiences aligned with the church’s ministry philosophy.

• Leadership Ability: Strong leadership skills with a track record of attracting, retaining, and developing volunteers and team members.

• Effective Communicator: Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members and congregants.

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of sound equipment and audio mixing is preferred. Experience with Live Streaming and Final Cut Pro is an asset.

• Innovative Mindset: Willingness to explore new ways to make worship relevant and accessible to people from all generations, including those not currently engaged in a Christian community.

• Formal Musical Training: Strongly desired but not required.

• Mission Alignment: Commitment to Immanuel Church’s mission, vision and values.

Character Traits • Passionate and energetic about leading worship and helping others connect with God. • Humble, teachable, and willing to collaborate as part of a larger team. • Adaptable, with a heart for innovation and excellence in worship ministry.

Reporting Structure The Worship Director reports directly to the Lead Pastor.

Position Details

• Status: Part-time

• Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Annual Salary Range of $22,000-30,000.

To Apply If you are passionate about leading worship, developing teams, and cultivating a church-wide worship environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and relevant worship-leading media samples (audio, video, etc.) to jobs@immanuelonline.ca.

Join us in leading people to be passionate followers of Jesus through creative, God-centered worship experiences. We look forward to seeing how God might use your gifts to bless our church and community.