Student Ministry Worship Leader

Student Ministry Worship Leader -Part Time

Status: Part time - approximately 8-10 hours per week, primarily Wednesday evenings

Who We Are: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (POP), is an ELCA congregation of 5,600 members located in the southern Twin Cities suburb of Burnsville, MN. At our core we seek to see the Gospel transform lives. We do this through providing robust mission opportunities through our onsite food shelf and dental clinic, providing thought provoking sermon series, traditional and contemporary worship geared for excellence, and learning and personal growth opportunities for all ages.

Job Summary: The Student Ministry Worship Leader is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading music for weekly student worship services. This includes arranging setlists, scheduling and coordinating volunteer musicians and vocalists, leading rehearsals, and ensuring that worship services run smoothly from a musical perspective.

Essential Functions:

Serve as the primary worship leader during Student Ministry services, guiding the band and congregation to ensure a smooth and impactful worship experience.

Collaborate with Family Ministry team to create engaging worship experiences.

Curate, arrange, and manage weekly setlists and tracks that create an engaging and meaningful worship experience.

Coordinate, schedule, and support volunteer musicians and vocalists, ensuring each service is fully staffed.

Actively participate in weekly planning meeting to confirm service details, align schedules, and anticipate any additional needs for worship support.

Lead and facilitate band rehearsals prior to Student Ministry worship, fostering musical excellence, unity, and preparedness among team members.

Mentor and develop student worship team members.

Core Competencies:

Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Good listening and communication skills.

A passion for music and worship as a way to foster faith development in young people and their families.

Committed to a faith-filled life.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in music education or a combination of education and relevant experience.

2+ years of experience in leading children's worship/ministry.

High proficiency in piano/keyboard or guitar preferred.

Salary: $12,000/year

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Lauren Rathke at

Prince of Peace encourages diversity in its workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 - 10 per week

Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Parental leave

Ability to Commute:
Burnsville, MN 55337 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Burnsville, MN 55337: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person