Job Description
Details
Position Title
Director of Worship Arts
Location
On-site at CBTS
Reports To
Pastor
Compensation
$60,000-$70,000 with healthcare and pension Stipend & Paid Vacation
Schedule
40 hours per week, as set by supervisor
Status
Full-time, salaried, benefits eligible
Arts ministry at CBTS. This position provides musical, spiritual, and administrative leadership for worship services and related programs, ensuring that music and worship arts ministries support the mission of the church and enhance the worship experience for the congregation. The person serving in this role is expected to reflect and promote the church’s core values of loving, caring, serving, and welcoming in all aspects of ministry leadership.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ and exhibit a life consistent with good moral and Christian character. This individual should be highly disciplined, self-motivated, and able to lead with both excellence and humility in a friendly, Christ-centered environment. The candidate should also model the congregation’s commitment to being a loving, caring, serving, and welcoming church community.
Requirements
Music Leadership
Demonstrated competence in directing choirs and instrumental ensembles
Worship Background
Appreciation for traditional Christian worship within the Methodist tradition, along with openness to non-traditional and contemporary worship styles
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to build rapport, recruit volunteers, foster team spirit among participants, and interact with others in a loving, caring, serving, and welcoming manner
Technical Knowledge
Basic knowledge of church audio and video equipment
Musical Proficiency
Proficiency in organ and/or piano
Education
Degree in music or a related field preferred
Experience
Experience in church music ministry serving children, youth, and adults
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Worship Arts will oversee the planning, coordination, and leadership of music and worship arts ministries at CBTS. Core responsibilities include the following:
Responsibilities
Worship Leadership
Plan, direct, and play organ or piano for rehearsals, weekly worship services, and special services throughout the liturgical year, including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, funerals, weddings, and other occasions as needed.
Seasonal Programming
Organize Christmas and Easter programs.
Ensemble Direction
Direct the Chancel Choir, bell choir, orchestra, and any other musical groups that support the music ministry of the church and perform with them when needed.
Volunteer Recruitment and Development
Recruit children, youth, and adults to participate in Worship Arts Ministry and encourage the congregation to experience the joy of serving through music. Support the musical growth and development of all volunteers involved in the program.
Program Planning
Establish annual goals for the music ministry and report those goals to the Church Council. Coordinate special programs and services with the Worship Team.
Area Responsibilities
Music Selection
In consultation with the Pastor, select all vocal and instrumental music used in worship and provide music that complements the Pastor’s theme for each service.
Budget and Stewardship
Consult with the Pastor, Council and Finance Chairs to prepare an annual budget request for the Trustee/Finance Committee and serve as a responsible steward of all funds allocated to the Worship Arts ministry.
Equipment and Resources
Work with the Trustees in the purchase and maintenance of church instruments and audio/video equipment. Maintain, utilize, and expand the current music library, and acquire new music and supplies within budget limits.
Guest Musicians
Hire outside soloists and musicians for special events, subject to budget limitations and approval by the Pastor.
Administration and Communication
Provide worship arts information to the church office & worship arts participants in a timely manner. Contribute to staff life and congregational communication through attendance at meetings and submission of articles for church communications.
Coverage and Continuity
Arrange for a substitute director when absence from rehearsals, worship services, or other responsibilities is necessary, and inform the Pastor accordingly.
Additional Duties
Perform other music-related duties as assigned by the Pastor.
Position Profile
The ideal candidate will be a spiritually grounded and musically gifted leader who can blend artistic excellence, pastoral sensitivity, and organizational skill. This person should be able to uphold the church’s worship traditions while also embracing opportunities for creativity, growth, and congregational involvement in Worship Arts ministry. The individual should lead in a way that consistently expresses the church’s values of loving, caring, serving, and welcoming.
Equal Ministry Commitment
CBTS seeks a candidate who will support the mission of the church through faithful service, collaborative ministry, and a commitment to fostering meaningful worship through music and the arts. The director must ensure the Worship arts initiatives are aligned with and support the church’s vision, mission, and key goals. The church especially values leaders who help create a ministry culture marked by loving, caring, serving, and welcoming others.
Contact: Jessica Carleo // [email protected] // 678.296.4039
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- worship leading: 1 year (Required)
- piano or guitar: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Vero Beach, FL 32963 (Required)
Work Location: In person
