The Orchard Church – Marengo campus

The Orchard Church, with six campuses in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, is looking for staff...

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Worship Leader – Marengo Part Time (15 hours per week) with immediate potential to become full time by adding ministry responsibilities.

Reports to Campus Pastor– Marengo  -   Justin Searles

Provides leadership in the creation, coordination, and execution of weekly contemporary worship services.

Responsibilities:

•  Participate in the weekly worship coordination process to ensure the promotion of The Orchard’s worship values.
• Recruit, train and lead excellent musicians, vocalists, and volunteer worship leaders, to participate on the worship team.
• Lead midweek music practices.
• Develop the worship team to regularly produce high-quality, dynamic, and enthusiastic worship music consistent with The Orchard’s values.
• Oversee and develop the media team in support of worship as needed.
• Serve as the primary contemporary worship leader for respective venue and coordinate coverage when not leading the service.
• Lead Worship services 44 Sundays per year and equip lay leaders to lead 8 Sundays per year.
• Other duties as assigned by the Campus Pastor.
  • These activities may include, but are not limited to, assisting with worship planning for special services/events (Holidays and Prayer Services) and supporting ministries with worship teams (Awana, Youth Groups, or other ministry activities, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Must seek to walk closely in devotion to God and have a solid understanding of the gospel.
• Theologically aligned and in agreement with EFCA Statement of Faith and The Orchard’s Statement on Human Life and Marriage
• 3-5 years of worship leading experience desired but not required. (comparable education considered) 
• Must be available to work Sundays from 7:30 am –11:30 am, Good Friday 6 pm – 8 pm, and Christmas Eve 5:30 pm – 7 pm
• Ability to organize, analyze and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Exercise discretion and good judgment in personal contacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, members, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate professionalism through appearance, attitude, and personal interactions.
• Self-motivated and able to initiate projects and work independently.
• Computer literate in order to complete necessary tasks within software applications.  Planning Center, Pro-Presenter and Ableton experience preferred.
• Positive and supportive attitude.

Salary Range:  $25 - $30 per hour based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please send your resume along with a cover letter to employment@theorchard.church 

If you have questions about the church or position: Jsearles@theorchard.church