Job Board

Key Responsibilities

Worship Gatherings – 15 Hrs/Wk

• Plan the musical and liturgy portions of our weekly worship gatherings in worship in coordination with staff pastors
• Lead and play in the band at least 3 times a month 
• Regularly curate and write worship liturgy and prayers
• Recruit, Develop & Train worship musicians and leaders (includes worship interns)
• Provide auxiliary care* where appropriate for worship team members
• Audition & coach worship band applicants
• Manage worship band volunteer rotation
• Maintain band-related part of the “Services” planning center module
• Maintain database of chord sheets, music, and multi-track files
• General troubleshooting of all AV equipment as needed

Administration – 0.5 Hrs/Wk

• Coordinating the repair and purchase band equipment 
  • Note: AV equipment is purview of Technical Associate
• Renewal and management of necessary software licenses/subscriptions 
• Set annual budget for Worship Ministry in coordination with Pastoral supervisor and Technical Associate

Coordination and Oversight – 3 Hrs/Wk

• Weekly oversight of worship intern(s) for coaching and delegation of the worship tasks of this job description
• Monthly coordination with the Technical Associate to discuss soundtech needs, coordinate around equipment, weekly gatherings, and special events
• Quarterly oversight of the Propresenter lead to discuss needs, coordinate around equipment, weekly gatherings, and special events

Personal Development – 1.5 Hrs/Wk

• Meet every two weeks with a staff pastor for coaching
• Take a half day a month for reflection, reading, & planning

Qualifications and Skills

Core Aptitude & Management

• Musical Leadership: Proven ability to musically direct a band on a Sunday morning without mid-week rehearsal
• Spiritual Leadership: Experienced and educated in approaching worship, prayer, and gatherings through a robust theological and pastoral lens. 
• Cultural Awareness: Aware of the subjective experience of objective spiritual realities based on upbringing, culture, geography, and life stage
• Volunteer Experience: Able to think empathically and strategically about the experience of a diverse group of both professional and amateur musicians serving together in the worship ministry
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate administrative and logistical needs and resolve mid-week challenges independently.
• Reliable and Trustworthy: Demonstrated integrity in handling financial administration and confidential information.
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to serve as a professional point of contact for church inquiries and to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, and external partners.

Functional Competencies

• Logistical Execution: Competence in planning and executing event-specific needs, equipment management, and day-of Sunday logistics.
• Music Technology: Familiarity with or able to learn mixing software (LV1 or equivalent), DAWs (Ableton and Logic), audio mixing and production.
• Digital Fluency: Experience or willingness to quickly learn church management software (Planning Center) and other tools (Slack, Google Suite, Gemini AI/similar, Asana/similar).

Additional Requirements

• Member or willing to become a member of City on a Hill Church Brookline.
• Commitment to the church’s mission, values, and vision.
• Demonstrate the character of a deacon(ness) as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-12.
• Growing and thriving relationship with the Lord.

Compensation

The compensation for this part-time role is an hourly rate of $28.00 – $35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.