Worship Director
newlifecommunitychurch1· Oak Lawn
About this role
Job Summary: The Worship Director is responsible to provide God-centered, Christ-exalting music that ministers to the church body and is performed with excellence; and to provide direction, oversight, and coordination of musical, artistic, and technical elements of worship services.
Job Duties:
- Oversee the Worship ministry including elements of sound, visuals, lighting, recording, musicians, and singers.
- Demonstrate a passion for engaging the church in worship; be sensitive to the Spirit’s leading.
- Prayerfully set a vision for the Worship Ministry with a plan to carry it out. Teach the vision to members of the worship ministry team.
- Conduct weekly discipleship meetings with members of the worship team.
- Choose songs for Sunday worship services in collaboration with worship team and pastoral staff.
- Maintain worship service details in the Planning Center software.
- Provide leadership coordination for “special” worship services; explore and implement ways for using church musicians and vocalists in outreach opportunities.
- Collaborate with the teaching team for presentation software and use of electronic resources (microphones, DVD/CD recordings, reproduction, etc.).
- Coordinate scheduling and leading music team rehearsals.
- Recruit, train, and mentor the volunteer music team and grow the volunteer servant base. Conduct auditions to recruit new team members.
- Provide input into the music ministry budget.
- Attend meetings upon request.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Must be or become an active member of New Life with strong ties to our mission and vision.
- Demonstrate characteristics of humility, leadership, and the fruit of the spirit (as outlined in Gal. 5:22-23) of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
- Strong vocal and instrumental skills; excellent comprehension of musical theory; understanding of trends in contemporary and emerging worship. Experience in a church setting.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
- A strong passion and ability for equipping and developing volunteer musicians.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work and contribute to a team-based environment, adaptable to multiple worship styles, music styles and venues.
- Basic understanding of recording software, notation software, and audio/video/lighting technology.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Worship Director position at newlifecommunitychurch1?
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Where is the Worship Director position at newlifecommunitychurch1 located?
This Worship Director role at newlifecommunitychurch1 is based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Worship Director role at newlifecommunitychurch1 full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Part Time position. It is posted as a Worship Director role in the Oak Lawn department at newlifecommunitychurch1.
Which team or department does the Worship Director at newlifecommunitychurch1 belong to?
This Worship Director position is part of the Oak Lawn department at newlifecommunitychurch1. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Worship Director position at newlifecommunitychurch1?
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When was the Worship Director job at newlifecommunitychurch1 posted?
This Worship Director position at newlifecommunitychurch1 was posted on Feb 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Worship Director
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