First Presbyterian Church, Joliet, IL, is seeking a Contemporary Worship Vocal Leader for our Sunday morning blended worship service. We seek to offer a worship service that includes a variety of elements and styles, including traditional hymns and liturgy, contemporary songs, and instrumental music. This is a part-time position with opportunities for growth in the future.
    The Contemporary Worship Vocal Leader is responsible for leading the Worship Band and congregation during portions of First Presbyterian’s blended worship service each Sunday. The Contemporary Worship Vocal Leader, in coordination with the Pastor, selects music appropriate for the theme of the service, shares the music with the Worship Band, and conducts a rehearsal with the Worship Band each Sunday prior to the service. This person must be passionate about worship, self-motivated, and organized.

Qualifications:

● Vocal performance experience

● Personal commitment of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, with a passion and love for worship

● Knowledge of current praise music

● Strong organization and communication skills

● Commitment to team ministry

● Ability to work with people
 
 
Salary:
 

Compensation will be a weekly stipend commensurate with your talent and experience.

Responsibilities:

● Coordinate weekly with the pastor to select appropriate contemporary music that enhances and complements the sermon theme

● Communicate the music selections to the Worship Band members in advance of rehearsals, providing music and charts to members as necessary

● Maintain a digital calendar document that includes upcoming music selections to be shared with the pastor and the church office

● Follow best practices to report music copyright information to the church office

● Direct weekly rehearsal prior to each Sunday morning service

● Direct the Worship Band during the weekly service, as well as lead the congregation as they participate, striving to lead everyone into a meaningful worship experience that reflects our blended worship style

● Maintain a high level of organization and collaboration with band members and staff

● Record new music with the Worship Band to be included in our weekly on-line worship service

● Recruit additional Worship Band members

How to apply:

If you are interested in this part-time position, please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to: Pastor Bo Mircea, office@firstpresjoliet.org
 
Or apply on Indeed HERE
 
NOTE: A vocal audition will be required as part of the interview process, as well as a check of at least two references to be provided

Job Type:

Part-time

Expected hours:

3 – 6 per week

Ability to Commute:

Joliet, IL 60435 (Required)
 

Work Location: In person