Worship & Arts Leader/Pastor

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ABOUT THE CHURCH

South Valley Community Church (SVCC) is a multi-campus church based in California’s Central Coast region. Our mission is to help people experience the life-changing power of Jesus and become fully devoted followers of Christ. With a deep commitment to biblical teaching, authentic relationships, and local impact, we strive to be a church where anyone, no matter where they are in their faith journey, can belong, grow, and live out the gospel in everyday life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hollister Worship & Arts Leader is a spiritual and organizational leader who oversees the worship portion of our services and worship ministries at the Hollister Campus. The primary purpose of the Worship & Arts Leader position is to build and oversee teams that will allow a multi-generational audience to encounter and respond to Jesus. This person is responsible for leading the congregation in worship, organizing and leading the worship team, and incorporating SVCC’s vision and mission within the area of worship. He/she has the direct responsibility to ensure worship ministry quality at the Hollister campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and coordinate the necessary teams to carry out the music, arts, and technology for Sunday morning.

• Mentor and raise up other potential worship leaders and create a culture that allows people to grow in their gifts.

• Participate in planning the corporate worship services in consultation with the Hollister Teaching Pastor and Campus Pastor.

• Develop worship/music teams for seasonal services (Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Easter, Anniversary, etc.) as needed.

• Create and maintain Hollister Worship Team schedules.

• Manage the youth band in coordination with the Student Ministries Leader.

• Direct all weekly worship activities and rehearsals as necessary.

• Oversee the A/V Team leaders (Sound, Lighting, Video)

• Responsible for all stage equipment and A/V equipment in Main Sanctuary.

• Develop an annual worship ministry plan in line with our vision and mission and in coordination with the Gilroy Worship and Arts Pastor.

• Stay current on worship trends with regards to music/arts culture relating to ministry.

• As available, attend various conferences as part of on-going spiritual growth and ministry development.

• Develop, coordinate, and manage the Stage Design Team.

• Oversee and manage worship slide design and their Sunday presentation.

• Actively participate in the Hollister ministry team meetings.

• Other job-related duties as assigned

GENERAL JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Teamwork

Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfills commitments to team members. Knows when it is appropriate to compromise and when it is important to stand. Applies Peacemaking Principles when dealing with conflict.

• Planning and Organizing Work

Manages work details, sets objectives and priorities. Demonstrates an ability to work efficiently and effectively within the department.

• Productivity

Able to assume increased responsibility and control over his/her scope of work. Completes assigned work with excellence. Strives to learn and improve. Seeks out ways to better themselves and the church. Does not remain idle - is hardworking and self-motivated.

• Interpersonal Skills & Communication

Sensitive to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others. Approaches others in a non-threatening and pleasant manner and treats them with respect. Organizes and expresses ideas and information clearly and uses efficient methods of conveying the information.

• Character

Displays strong Christian character that demonstrates a close relationship with Christ. By profession and conduct, demonstrates an agreement with the church’s Articles of Faith as set forth in the Employee Handbook. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding private and sensitive information pertaining to church issues and congregation members.

MANAGER/SUPERVISOR JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Management Direction

Manages and directs subordinate work activities using clearly stated goals and objectives. Provides timely subordinate counseling & feedback regarding their successes and shortfalls.

• Financial

Plan, develop, and establish budgeted funding required to support established goals and objectives in their area of responsibility and in accord with established schedules. Manage expenditures to achieve approved budgeted funding. Manage budget adjustments, as required, to enable the organizations’ overall financial achievement.

• Employee Performance

Maintain open communication channels with subordinates regarding strengths and weaknesses. Establish clearly stated measurable goals for each subordinate. Assess and evaluate subordinate achievements of stated goals in accord with established procedures.

• Policies and Procedures

Administer and comply with established policies and procedures. Provide feedback, as applicable, to enable periodic reevaluation and updates to existing policies and procedures to improve the overall health, vitality, and performance of the organization.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him.

• Experience in leading worship, vocalists, and musicians.

• Sense a calling to serve in this kind of ministry role and ability to clearly articulate that calling to others.

• Track record of success as a team builder.

• Proficiency in playing piano or guitar with the ability to lead while playing.

• Experience as a leader and recruiter of volunteers in all areas of Worship Ministry in a church with multiple worship services with nurturing talent in multiple age groups.

• Experience in leading worship that transcends modern, contemporary and traditional genres.

• Clearly understands and supports the overall core values of SVCC.

• Highly self-motivated.

• Good leader and communicator and highly organized.

• Ability to understand and value the bigger picture and spiritual significance of ministry while executing specific tasks-and the ability to train and lead others to do the same.

• Possesses a wide range of experience with technical equipment.

• Submissive heart and loyalty to Christ’s ministry through SVCC.

• Be flexible and have the ability to multi-task.

• Enjoys collaborative teamwork.

ABILITIES

• Heart for the spiritual formation of those in the congregation and the worship ministry.

• Relational skills and an enthusiastic presence for leading worship.

• Skilled in the use of technology in worship and in the use of sound, lighting, computers, Media and video projection.

• Ability to work with Chord Charts, Sheet music, and Guitar Tabs.

• Ability to incorporate other art forms as needed.

• Commitment to ongoing personal & professional growth.

• Must have strong vocal skills.

• Must have a teachable heart.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

• Nose level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times can be high.

• Work requires weekend and/or evening work and holiday work.

• This position requires the employee to mainly work in an office environment in a position that requires successful achievement of performance objectives.