Associate Pastor/ Director of Worship and Music

Job Description

Associate Pastor/Director of Worship and Music

First Covenant Church – Moline, IL

General Overview:

• In collaboration with the Senior Pastor, provide leadership for Worship and Music. 
• Support Student Ministries, providing leadership when appropriate. 
• Provide general support for all ministries of the church including outreach, communication and congregational care under the direction of the Senior Pastor.  
• Participate in the organizational life of the church; attend meetings, events, provide information and serve as a resource. 
• Support the Covenant Affirmations, Constitution and Bylaws of our church. 
• Model Christian living as revealed by Jesus in the New Testament.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal, professional, and ministerial development and excellence through on-line learning, discussion, conference attendance, etc. 
• If qualified, assist the Senior Pastor in teaching, preaching and administering the sacraments. 

Specialized Areas of Ministry

In addition to Worship and Music, the Associate Pastor’s responsibilities will focus on two other areas of ministry.  Along with Worship and Music, the other areas are listed below. 

Worship and Music

In coordination with the Senior Pastor, select, teach, lead, and execute all parts of the praise and worship music for Sunday services, special programs, funerals, events, etc. including communication with the technology staff and other relevant parties. Plan and lead rehearsals or other activities needed prior to the worship service or event. Oversee special music, including selection, compensation, hosting, and any other related activities. 

Skills/Responsibilities: 

Musical ability and experience leading a congregation or musical ensemble. 

Good communication skills.

Experience with a range of musical styles and environments from traditional hymns to contemporary worship. 

Help develop musical volunteers. 

The ability to foster healthy group and personal relationships. 

Oversee music budget and administrative responsibilities, like licensing for copyrighted music. 

Basic understanding and competence with sound equipment, livestream, and social media.

Strong administrative, time management, and organizational skills. 

Ability to work independently, as well as be an effective member of a team.

Student Ministries:

Create a safe and supportive environment for young people to ask questions, explore their faith, meet Jesus, and take the next steps in their faith by organizing educational, creative, social and recreational activities, providing mentorship and guidance, and connecting the students with the entire church family. Engage in outreach to bring young people and their families into the church. Develop a youth program that encourages spiritual growth and builds community among the attendees, including regular gatherings and special events.

Skills/Responsibilities:

Ability to clearly communicate with youth, parents, church staff, members and the Senior Pastor. 

Ability to secure, train, supervise, organize, and equip volunteers to help with the youth program. 

Good administrative skills, basic understanding of technology and strong interpersonal skills. 

Manage the Student Ministries budget, carry out the administrative duties needed to enact the youth program.

Coordinate with staff and volunteers to provide a quality youth program.

Ability to connect and/or partner with organizations and resources outside the church. Ability to think outside the box. 

Wisdom and Humor. 

Can work independently, as well as be an effective member of a team. 

Outreach 

Develop, direct, and implement strategies which connect the church with the community by developing relationships with our local organizations and community leaders, developing programs that have as a goal to connect community members with the church and sharing the church’s message in the local community. Be our connection point to the local organizations that we support. In conjunction with the Senior Pastor and Church Council, help develop a strategic plan for church growth.

Skills/Responsibilities: 

Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, communicate the church’s message effectively and inspire others to join in the outreach efforts.

Experience training, motivating, and leading volunteers to join in outreach and engagement. 

Good administrative and time management skills.

Awareness of the role social service agencies play in the community, as well as a desire to understand community needs and ways to help. 

Build relationships with local organizations and community leaders and attend their programs.

Oversee an engagement/communications plan that shares the church’s message with the local community.

Senior Adult Ministries

Develop a comprehensive ministry program designed to meet the spiritual, social and emotional needs of older adults within the church community by planning activities, advocating for their needs, providing a listening ear, visiting those who are unable to attend church and creating a welcoming environment for them so that they can participate in as many of the church programs as possible. Provide age-appropriate programming to seniors in the community or neighborhood to help them find Christ and deepen their relationship with Christ.

Skills/Responsibilities: 

Basic knowledge of issues that older adults face and willingness to learn more. Comfortable with and able to spend time with older adults in a variety of environments including nursing homes and hospitals. 

Advocate for older adults in the church setting and help find ways to meet their needs, including referrals to more appropriate resources than the church. 

Good interpersonal skills, particularly a good listener.

Good time management skills along with being adaptable to an older adult’s schedule. Good problem-solving skills.

Communications 

Oversee, design, improve and maintain the content of all aspects of the church

including the website, live streaming, social media platforms and overall technology infrastructure. Ensure effective communication and engagement within the church community and the local community while providing support to the Senior Pastor and church activities and events. 

Skills/Responsibilities:

Experience operating a wide range of technology and media in a variety of settings. 

Desire to learn new things, attend training opportunities and educate appropriate staff and volunteers about changes in the field of technology and media. 

Knowledge regarding policies and procedures needed to operate media in a safe and ethical manner. 

Experience in maintaining security and troubleshooting problems. 

Ability to work independently, but also to work effectively as a member of a team. Motivation to meet the needs of staff and volunteers in a way that strengthens their job outcomes. 

Train and equip volunteers to oversee and operate the use of technology and media as needed. 

Regularly assess the equipment and make proposals for repairs, upgrades, and new equipment to maximize performance and maintain relevancy.

Manage updates. 

Oversee the Media and Technology budget. 

Work with the Senior Pastor to prioritize technology and media needs.