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Worship Leader Job Board

Below is a list of outside worship leader internships and job opportunities.

For churches: If you’d like us to post a job, please send the information to office@iws.edu.

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Director of Worship, FT -- West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach University is looking for a full-time Director of Worship. 

You can find additional information: HERE.

Assistant Director of Worship & Arts -- Knoxville, TN

Christ Covenant PCA is looking for a Worship and Arts Assistant Director. They are located in Knoxville, TN.  A job description can be found HERE. 

Please send resume to Ryan Dubes at rdubes@christcov.org

Director of Worship and Music, PT -- Marietta, GA

Marietta Community Church is prayerfully seeking our next Director of Worship and Music; someone who will help lead us in Christ-centered worship and be active in the life of our church. If you or someone you know might be a great fit, please check out the job description below.

Do you have a passion for leading worship that connects generations to Jesus? Marietta Community Church is a thriving, supportive, 10-year-old congregation seeking a dynamic and relational Director of Worship and Music to help shape our worship life.

At Marietta Community Church, you’ll find a vibrant, gospel-centered community that’s passionate about worship, discipleship, and making Jesus known in our city. We’re a warm, relational congregation that values depth over flash, where worship is not just a Sunday event, but a way of life that shapes everything we do. Our leadership is united, prayerful, and eager to equip you with the resources and freedom to cultivate a Christ-exalting worship culture that blends biblical richness with musical excellence. Here, you won’t just lead songs, you’ll shepherd hearts, develop musicians, and help a growing church engage God in spirit and truth. In short, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting kingdom impact while serving alongside a church family that will love, support, and champion you in ministry.

We’re looking for someone who can skillfully lead vocally and instrumentally (piano and/or guitar), blending classic hymns, modern hymns, and contemporary worship in a way that engages our diverse church family. If you’re a worship leader with strong musicianship and a heart for intergenerational worship, we’d love to hear from you! You do not have to be Presbyterian to apply.

 
A job description can be found HERE. 
 
How to Apply: Email your resume and link to two instances of yourself leading music to: careers@mariettacommunity.church

Professor of Music and Worship Studies, FT -- Louisville, KY

The Professor of Music and Worship Studies

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary teaches undergraduate courses in music and worship, mentors students preparing for careers in education and local church ministry and contributes to the ongoing growth and accreditation of the Music and Worship Studies Program at Boyce College. This position includes responsibilities in classroom instruction, conducting, applied studies coordination, ensemble leadership, student advising, and service to the institution. The ideal candidate will bring both musical excellence and a commitment to the gospel to shape students for faithful service in the church and the marketplace.

For more information and to apply, please go to: Employment – Inside SBTS

Worship Director at East Cobb PCA, FT -- Marietta, GA

Purpose Statement: The Director of Worship exists to minister to the congregation of East Cobb Presbyterian Church by leading them in Gospel-centered, Reformed worship and develop other musicians and servant leaders within the congregation.
 
Commitment Statement: This position is critical for the spiritual formation of the Church and should be filled by a spiritually mature individual committed to growing in grace and living out their faith before the church.
 
Accountability statement: This full-time position will combine worship leadership with other ministry responsibilities. At least half of the role will focus on worship leading responsibilities, while the balance will be shaped around the candidate’s gifts and the church’s needs. This person is directly accountable to the Senior Pastor and should coordinate on a weekly basis to discuss specific plans for the service and other responsibilities.
 
Requirements:
  1. Must have the musical abilities and experience necessary to direct worship including transposing music for various instruments.
  2. Knowledge and experience of Planning Center and PowerPoint software.
  3. Must fully embrace the doctrinal standards and ministry philosophy of ECPC.
  4. Must pass all appropriate background checks.
  5. Must possess the people skills to develop relationships with musicians and technical teams.
  6. Must possess administrative skills to coordinate volunteers and services.
  7. Must maintain biblical deportment appropriate for church leadership.
 
What will put you ahead:
  1. Bachelor of Music in Performance, Worship Leadership or Bachelor of Ministry.
  2. Minimum of 5 years of worship leading with strong vocal performance experience.
 
Primary responsibilities
  • Worship Planning:
    • Coordinate with the pastor monthly to align worship themes with the sermon or message.
    • Select appropriate songs and hymns. Ensure song variety is appropriate and not repetitive unless necessary to teach a new song.
    • Oversee preparation of worship service orders in Planning Center including PowerPoint presentations (delegate printing of service bulletin to church secretary).
    • Schedule musicians and vocalists for weekly worship as well as special events through Planning Center software (Christmas, Easter, Good Friday, etc.)
    • Schedule PowerPoint presenters through Planning Center
    • Rehearse with musicians and vocalists weekly to ensure a high standard of musical performance. Give direction to vocalists and musicians as to what parts they should play. Ensure vocalists are warmed up each week before Sunday worship.
    • Provide necessary resources such as song lead sheets and other resources necessary for the worship team. Ensure song sheets follow the order of the song.
    • Develop and track weekly after-action reports for improvements; discuss with the worship team for coaching and improvement opportunities during weekly worship practice.
    • Coordinate and develop a youth ministry worship team.
  • Worship Team Leadership:
    • Foster a Christ-centered atmosphere within the worship team.
    • Lead worship during services through vocal or instrumental performance.
    • Coordinate with any other participants in the worship service, such as guest musicians or speakers.
    • Offer and solicit suggestions for improving worship experiences within the constraints of the role (i.e. Stay current with worship trends and music resources)
    • Hold planning sessions with those on the worship team that are interested in helping to plan worship services.
  • Administrative Tasks:
    • Recruit and train volunteer musicians and vocalists.
    • Manage a budget for music and equipment needs.
    • Keep records of music licenses and permissions.
    • Communicate with the Administrative Committee of Session as needed regarding worship-related matters.
    • Train a back-up worship leader or leaders in the event the worship director is unable to be present.
 
Other responsibilities within the church ministry team to be determined by the giftings of the candidate. Examples of possible roles include Junior High coordinator, Youth ministry assistant, Women’s Ministry coordinator, pastoral role, etc.
 
If interested in applying for this position, please contact Jordan Ross, Executive Director of ECPC, at jordan@eastcobbpres.org.

Auditorium Worship Pastor, FT -- Carlisle, PA

The Meeting House, a BIC Church community, is looking for an Auditorium Worship Leader.

The auditorium is a “modern” style service, but we are looking for someone who has an understanding of how the Spirit has inspired the church past and present in song and other expressions (scripture, prayer, creeds, etc.)  This is a full-time position located in Carlisle, PA. Additional information can be found HERE.   To apply, please email: careers@tmh.church.

Modern Worship Director, FT -- Bethlehem, PA

Modern Worship Director at Grace Church Bethlehem. 
The Modern Worship Director, under the direction of the Executive Creative Arts Director, will give the primary leadership for leading the congregation to carry out our purpose by corporately glorifying God in creative modern worship. The Modern Worship Director shall oversee and coordinate all the details that the modern services encompass. The Modern Worship Director will ensure that all the musical and technical aspects of the worship gatherings advance the worship service itself. They will oversee song selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting enhancements, and coordination of all instrumentalists and vocalists. They will lead the congregation in worship by skill and example.

For more information go to: Modern Worship Director – Grace Church Bethlehem – Vanderbloemen

To apply the contact email would be resumes@vanderbloemen.com

Minister of Music, FT -- Carrollton, GA

First Baptist Church of Carrollton, Georgia is seeking a Minister of Music to serve and lead the body of Christ at First Baptist Church in worship and service through the music ministries of the church. This is a full-time position that reports to the Senior Pastor.
 
Applicants may find more information at fbcc.us/hiring and submit their resume to resumes@fbcc.us by November 12, 2025. 

Women's and Worship Arts Pastor, FT -- Memphis, TN

About the Women’s and Worship Arts Pastor

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/job/womens-and-worship-arts-pastor-christ-community-church/

The Women’s Pastor will spend about 50% of their time providing pastoral care and discipleship for the women of C3, meeting a need Pastor Segars cannot fill. Responsibilities include weekly counseling and discipleship, leading women’s groups and events, collaborating with the women’s ministry coordinator, and managing the ministry’s budget and communications. The Worship Arts Pastor will also dedicate 50% of their time to bringing a pastoral and theological presence to the worship ministry, working with the current team to gradually infuse spiritual guidance into services. Duties include planning services with the team, developing worship beyond Sundays, writing liturgy, and training new volunteer musicians and vocalists.

Email would be resumes@vanderbloemen.com

Worship Pastor, FT -- Wilmington, DE

Legacy Church is seeking a dedicated and gifted individual to serve as their next Worship Pastor, a crucial role for this vibrant and growing church plant. This is more than just a music leadership position; Legacy Church is looking for a true pastor who can shepherd the congregation into the presence of God through engaging worship experiences while also building and developing a thriving volunteer worship team. The ideal candidate will be proficient as a vocalist and musician, preferably with expertise in guitar and/or piano. Collaborating closely with the Senior Pastor, this individual will select music that aligns with the church’s vision and values, cultivate a positive team environment, and take the initiative to develop and grow the worship ministry. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish and solidify the worship culture of a young, mission-focused church with a deep commitment to elevating Jesus and fostering authentic relationships.

Here is the link to the description as well as the application: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/job/worship-pastor-legacy-church/

Disclaimer:

The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies posts employment opportunities and internships via our website for the convenience of our current students and alumni. Postings are based on the information provided by the employer, person, or institution offering the job or internship. IWS is unable to fully research the integrity or validity of each organization or person that posts a position or guarantee
that all jobs/ internships are still available.

IWS makes no guarantee about the positions listed and is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment or an internship. It is the responsibility of each individual job seeker to research the integrity of the organization(s) to which he/she is applying and to verify the specific information pertaining to the job posting. Job seekers should exercise due diligence and use common sense and caution when applying for or accepting any position.

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