Job Posting for Director of Worship Ministry
Director of Worship
Job Description
Position Summary
Provide leadership for the music ministries of Portage Chapel Hill Church by planning, coordinating, and leading music in worship, and encouraging congregational participation. Chapel Hill Church is a theologically progressive United Methodist Church. Read more about us here:
Part-time non-exempt position. Half-time (approximately 20-25hrs/week)
Salary $30,000/year
Key Responsibilities
This role is directly the point person for all music in worship this means that they will plan and coordinate music for all worship services in collaboration with pastors and the worship team which looks like:
- Serving as Worship Leader for the 11am Contemporary Worship service, including recruiting band members, running weekly rehearsal.
- Overseeing and consulting with the directors of: Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, Youth Band, Intergenerational music choirs.
- Serve as the Point Person for Planning Center Online worship services.
- Create and modify existing music programs to suit the needs of the church and mission/vision of Chapel Hill.
- Coordinate media and music resources with the Director of Technology and provide needed materials to Communications.
- Recruit, support, and develop vocalists and instrumentalists within the congregation for all services.
- Plan and lead music for special services (e.g., holidays, weddings, funerals).
- Select and purchase music within budget; arrange or adapt music as needed.
- Organize and maintain music library and oversee care of instruments.
- Participate in worship planning meetings, staff meetings, and the Worship Committee.
- Collaborate with church staff on special projects and programming.
- Pursue continuing education opportunities as approved.
Supervision
Oversee directors of musical ensembles, paid musicians, including accompanists, choral scholars, and additional musicians as needed.
Qualifications
- Degree in music or equivalent experience.
- Strong musical leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to engage and lead congregational worship.
- Proficiency in piano or guitar, in addition to voice.
- Collaborative, organized, and adaptable.
- Commitment to spiritual growth and the church’s mission.
Terms of Employment
Reports to the supervising Pastor.
Part-time (approximately 20+ hours/week), with regular on-site presence.
Works closely with pastors, staff, and volunteer musicians.
Compensation reviewed annually.
Please submit your resume and required items to Rev. Dr. April Gutierrez at [email protected].
Fall Kickoff Sunday is September 13
Fall Kickoff is a beginning to a season of returning, re-engaging, rethinking…and maybe stepping into, what or where, God is calling you. With a little bit of courage to embrace the unknown, the possibilities to find meaningful connection is endless.
Chapel Hill is preparing new studies, new activities, and new reasons to come together as a community this Fall. Stay tuned as all will revealed. Are you ready to try something new this Fall?
Folks are needed to help with Fall Kickoff. Sacred needs a few people to help on reset days and to prepare the Narthex for the Ministry Fair. Contact Tonya Boot fort dates and times at [email protected].
Extra folks will also be needed to Greet, Usher, and answer questions as needed. If you have interest in serving in this way, contact Pastor Jess Joyce at [email protected].
Blessing of the Backpacks is August 23 at 10 am
The time honored tradition of Blessing the Backpacks before kiddos head off to school is always fun, and makes the little ones feel special. Chapel Hill will Bless the Backpacks on August 23. Bring a friend if you like. And, if you know someone who might need a backpack and some school supplies, please let the Office know and Chapel Hill will put a backpack and supplies together for that child.
Also on August 23, the preschool kiddos have completed their “God Loves Me” Milestone and will receive a small gift, and celebrate with a play date on the playground after the 11 am worship.
Chapel Hill’s Onething Partner is Back to School for Quarter 3, now through September 30. While you are shopping for new backpacks and school supplies, please remember to pick-up some school supplies for the Onething Partner too.
Chapel Hill’s Message Series “Rhythm and Reverence”
August 9 – August 30
Rhythm & Reverence
Four Weeks Exploring the Heart of Worship
Why do we worship the way we do? Why does the room look the way it does? And what does it mean to worship faithfully online?
Join us for Rhythm & Reverence, a four-week series exploring the practices, spaces, and rhythms that shape our worship together. We’ll reflect on different styles of worship, the theology behind how we design our worship space, and how God meets us whether we’re gathered in the sanctuary or joining online. Along the way, we’ll discover that worship isn’t about personal preference- it’s about creating space for people to encounter God, one another, and the sacred story we share.
Whether you’ve been here for years or are just beginning to explore faith, this series will invite you to see worship with fresh eyes and a deeper sense of reverence.
