Part-Time Contemporary Worship Leader

COVENANT CHURCH UNITED METHODIST

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator of Contemporary Music REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor
HOURS: (various, part-time) SALARY: $200-$250 / week

DATE COMPLETED: January 23, 2023

APPROVED BY: SPRC – Meg Sheehan DATE APPROVED: January 24, 2023

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contemporary Music Coordinator to assist in the attainment of the Church’s mission by maintaining and
growing our Praise Team.

LIST OF ALL MAJOR POSITION DUTIES:
1) Specific hours to be in attendance: Sundays (8:00 am - 12:00 pm), Tuesdays (6:00-9:00 pm) and other
hours as needed (ex. Worship planning meetings).
2) Work with program staff and pastoral leadership to plan seamless worship services.
3) Direct the Praise Team seasonally and prepare special music for times when the Praise Team is not able
to perform.
4) Procure and maintain all musical materials including church-owned instruments, piano, organ, sound
equipment, and music charts for rehearsal and performance, in addition to keeping our CCLI license
current.
5) Procure and supervise guest performers and/or substitute musicians, if necessary, within the
constraints of the worship budget.
6) Provide lyrics as needed for projection in worship.
7) Notify Senior Pastor of schedule conflicts and file reports when necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
 A music degree and previous work experience is preferred but not required.
 If you have no experience leading a Contemporary Christian music group, proficiency would need to be
shown through interview practices and/or demonstrated performance.
 Core Competencies:
o Teamwork - Demonstrates the ability to work with others toward a shared goal, participating
actively, contributing to the capacity of the team.
o Accountability & Responsibility - Accepts ownership for one’s own conduct, decisions, actions
and failures; follows-through on commitments; implements agreed upon decisions;

Updated on 01/24/2023

acknowledges and learns from mistakes.
o Ethics / Morality - Behaves in a honest and professional manner by cultivating personal
integrity; adheres to rules and procedures.
o Communication (written/oral) - Ensures that key and critical information is effectively shared
and delivered in a manner that fulfills the needs of different audiences.
o Conflict Management - Models tact, empathic listening and staying focused on desired
outcomes while participating in difficult conversations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Physical Requirements - Strong manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, good vision, ability to
speak, hear, operate office equipment, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to lift up to
thirty pounds, ability to climb stairs, ability to stand, ability to sit for long periods and ability to work
long hours and/or a flexible work schedule.
 Mental Requirements - Ability to work, communicate, and thrive in a Christian environment; ability to
handle moderate stress, good analytical ability and organization skills, conscientiousness, ability to
maintain confidentiality, honesty, ability to maintain consistent disposition, self-starter and ability to
work independently.

Contact: Meg Sheehan

Church/Org/Business Name: Covenant Church

Address: 1526 Skeet Club Rd. High Point NC 27265

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