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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Minister of Worship and Music, FT -- Beaverton, OR

St Matthew Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Beaverton OR is seeking a Minister of Worship and Music. This is an on-site full-time salaried position. The Minister of Worship and Music plans, coordinates and directs our congregational worship. The ideal candidate for this full-time role will create an engaging and spiritually enriching environment for our large, multigenerational congregation through music and other elements of worship. The Minister of Worship and Music collaborates with our clergy to create inspirational worship faithful to our Lutheran heritage and commits to excellence in traditional and contemporary worship styles. Musical training is essential. Skills should include vocal proficiency and instrumental capability, as well as creative planning.
Here are the major areas of work and responsibility related to this role:
  • Worship planning experience and understanding of the liturgical calendar of the church.
  • Supervise choir directors, musicians and worship teams.
  • Understand, support and adhere to ELCA theology.
  • Model and encourage a workplace and church environment that reflects our church’s values, showing grace while reducing conflict and improving communications.
  • Lead and oversee teams related to worship (e.g., tech, altar guild, ushers).
  • Proficiency with sound equipment and sound/video streaming.
  • Oversee the A/V Team leaders (Sound, Lighting, Video)
  • Responsible for all stage equipment and A/V equipment in Main Sanctuary.
  • Familiarity with worship technology platforms including ProPresenter, Planning Center and OBS.
  • Willingness to learn additional technology systems used by staff.
  • Organizational, prioritization and teambuilding skills.
  • Responsible for knowing and following the Child and Youth Safety Policy and the Safety Procedures.
  • Demonstrate understanding and full support of the mission of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
  • Report to the Senior Pastor.
  • Demonstrate desire and ability to be a resource and support to other ministries at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
 
Education & Experience:
  • Degree in music or related field preferred or commensurate experience.
  • Vocal proficiency and instrumental capability.
  • Experience in leading worship services.
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Must be able to attend worship services, rehearsals and required meetings in person.
  • Pass background check.
Compensation and Full Time SMLC Employee Benefits:
  • $60,000- $70,000 DOE. This is a full-time position.
  • Employer Paid – Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 2 Weeks Paid Accrued Vacation per Year
  • 30 hours Sick Paid Leave per Year
  • 11 Paid Holidays per Year
  • Paid Bereavement Leave available
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
 
With a heritage that spans over 80 years, St. Matthew Lutheran Church is a large, multigenerational congregation dedicated to sharing the Gospel and growing together as faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Members of all ages participate in the planning of worship and work side by side with clergy and staff. Each worship service, whether traditional or contemporary, incorporates Lutheran theology and tradition. Currently an average of 300 people attend our two Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with opportunities for learning and fellowship in between services. Understanding the need for continuous renewal and transformation, the community of SMLC has been actively involved in a process of long-range planning that has now culminated in a renewed commitment to the strengthening of ministries, an improvement of the building and grounds, and a three-year stewardship campaign.
 
Interested applicants please send a cover letter, resume and a recording of your music performance to:
St Matthew Lutheran Church
Attn: Steve Cecil, DRO
10390 SW Canyon Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-644-9148
Or by email: stevec@smlcfamily.org
 

INTERIM MUSIC DIRECTOR POSITION, PT -- St. Paul, MN

Messiah Episcopal Church, in St. Paul, MN is looking for a PT Interim Music Director. 

Are you a music professional looking to further your craft in a supportive and joyful environment? Do you strive to be part of a Christ-centered, diverse, creative, and enriching church community? If so, Messiah Episcopal Church might be the place for you.

Located in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, Messiah Episcopal Church is a multi-cultural, multi-generational Episcopal church in the Anglican Communion. We are committed to the worship of God, the lordship of Jesus Christ, and the renewal through the Holy Spirit. Our Sunday worship blends liturgy with a variety of styles and music traditions, and the congregation is highly engaged in supporting our communal worship through music. Messiah’s Music Ministry Mission: Called by God and led by the Spirit to facilitate Christ-centered worship through sacramental music that renews and strengthens God’s people to go forth into the world.

A packet of information is available HERE.  

Applications and Inquiries should be sent to info@messiahepiscopal.org

 

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

Director of Worship and Music Search

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

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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