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Grow technical/production skill set - aid in production related tasks for worship gatherings * Assist with pillar worship events throughout the year (Easter, Christmas Eve, Conference, Fall Retreat ...

Intentionally connect with all volunteers on your team at least 3 times a year (1 of the connections will identify goals for growth). * Assist Worship Department in cultivating a worship culture that ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for worship assistant in the United States is $19.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Worship Assistant vs Choir Director?

AspectWorship AssistantChoir Director
CredentialsMay require religious or music certifications, experience in worship settingsTypically requires music degrees or extensive choir directing experience
Work EnvironmentReligious services, church or worship settingsRehearsals, performances, church or concert halls
Employer & IndustryReligious organizations, churchesReligious institutions, choirs, music organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Worship Assistant and a Choir Director lies in their responsibilities. Worship Assistants typically support worship services by assisting with music, logistics, and congregation engagement, often requiring basic music or religious certifications. Choir Directors, on the other hand, lead and direct choirs, plan rehearsals, and select music, usually needing advanced music credentials. Both roles are vital in religious settings but differ in scope and leadership responsibilities.

What are Worship Assistants?

Worship Assistants are individuals who support the planning and execution of religious services, working closely with clergy and worship leaders to facilitate a meaningful worship experience. Their duties may include preparing worship materials, setting up audio-visual equipment, coordinating with musicians or choir members, and assisting with communion or other rituals. They often help ensure that services run smoothly by managing logistics and providing support as needed. Worship Assistants play a vital role in creating a welcoming and organized environment for congregations.

What are some common challenges Worship Assistants face when supporting weekly services?

Worship Assistants often face the challenge of balancing multiple responsibilities, such as preparing audiovisual materials, coordinating with musicians, and ensuring that service transitions run smoothly. Timely communication with the worship team and adaptability during live services are crucial, as last-minute changes can frequently occur. Building strong coordination skills and maintaining a calm presence under pressure will help you succeed in this dynamic, collaborative environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Worship Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Worship Assistant, you need a solid understanding of worship practices, musical ability, and familiarity with liturgical traditions, often supported by relevant ministry experience or training. Competence with audio/visual equipment, presentation software (such as ProPresenter), and basic sound engineering is typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication help a Worship Assistant collaborate smoothly with worship leaders and volunteers. These skills are vital for ensuring seamless worship services and creating a meaningful, distraction-free environment for congregants.
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Worship Arts Coordinator

Community Church

Mount Pleasant, MI โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Department: Weekend & Reach

Campus Location: Mount Pleasant

Classification: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt


Our Mission:

Community Church exists to lead people into a focused life with Jesus Christ.


The Call:

The Worship Arts Coordinator serves as a key leader of our Mount Pleasant Campus ministry team, providing leadership and support in the worship ministry. This role exists to create irresistible, distraction-free worship environments, helping to fulfill the church's mission of leading people into a focused life of Jesus Christ.


The Worship Arts Coordinator will be responsible for:


1. Modeling Biblical Priorities

As a member of the Community Church staff, each employee is expected to lead by example in spiritual maturity, character, and lifestyle. Staff members are called to model a life of personal discipleship and to reflect the heart of Jesus in their relationships, leadership, and daily choices. These objectives are accomplished by:

  • Committing to a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ through regular time in scripture, prayer, and worship.
  • Actively participating in the life and mission of Community Church through groups and volunteer teams.
  • Demonstrating a contagious passion for reaching people far from God both locally and globally, and inviting them into a disciple-making process of spiritual growth, connectedness, and maturity.
  • Championing unity across all ministries and teams, avoiding gossip, and responding to challenges with a spirit of humility, grace, and reconciliation.
  • Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of Community Church employees as defined in the Staff Handbook.


2. Strategic Leadership and Ministry Oversight

The Worship Arts Coordinator implements the vision, strategy, and direction for worship at the Mount Pleasant Campus in alignment with the overall mission and vision set by the Lead Pastor and Director of Worship Arts. This role helps cultivate a consistent and unified worship experience that reflects the mission of Community Church. These objectives are accomplished by:

  • Foster a culture of worship at the Mount Pleasant Campus that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of Community Church.
  • Carry out ministry programming in alignment with the church-wide strategy and direction set by the Director of Worship Arts.
  • Collaborate with the Campus Pastor and Director of Worship Arts to ensure quality, consistency, and excellence.
  • Actively pursue growth as a leader by seeking feedback and development opportunities.


3. Core Competencies

The Worship Arts Coordinator serves as the champion for worship at the Campus and demonstrates a high level of skill, commitment, and effectiveness in their ministry area. They deliver consistent, high-quality experiences that reflect the overall vision of Community Church. These objectives are accomplished by:

  • Effectively lead and execute weekly worship services in collaboration with the Campus Pastor and Director of Worship Arts, ensuring excellence in musical and technical aspects.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in musicianship and worship leadership as a skilled vocalist and instrumentalist.
  • Oversee all technical and creative elements of worship services at the campus level, including audio/visual systems, stage design, and integration of media, in coordination with the Worship Arts team across campuses.
  • May provide direct supervision of campus staff, assistant directors, or interns as assigned.


4. Leader Recruitment and Development

Our staff is committed to building healthy, capable teams by identifying, equipping, and empowering both staff and volunteers. Worship Arts Coordinator plays a vital role in cultivating and developing volunteer leaders at the campus level through ongoing support, clear communication, and intentional discipleship. These objectives are accomplished by:

  • Develop a leadership pipeline for recruiting, onboarding, and training volunteers in alignment with Community Church standards.
  • Provide regular coaching, encouragement, and feedback to leaders and team members.
  • Under the guidance of the Campus Pastor, help foster a culture of spiritual growth, relational health, and leadership development at the Mount Pleasant Campus.


5. Ministry Administration

Effective ministry requires intentional organization and faithful stewardship. Worship Arts Coordinators support the day-to-day administrative needs of the worship ministry at their local campus, ensuring their ministry efforts are organized, efficient, and aligned with church-wide systems. These objectives are accomplished by:

  • Be a faithful steward of ministry resources, including tracking expenses, managing supplies, and assisting with budget planning under the guidance of the Campus Pastor/Director of Worship Arts.
  • Maintain familiarity with systems that support the operation of Community Church, including but not limited to Church Community Builder, Planning Center Online, Bill.com, BambooHR, and more.
  • Communicate regularly with Campus Pastor and Director of Worship Arts to ensure smooth coordination and unity between campuses and central ministry leadership.


Accountability:

The Worship Arts Coordinator is accountable to the Mount Pleasant Campus Pastor and will receive an annual performance review. Compensation is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.


Qualifications:

  1. Effective communication skills (oral and written).
  2. Excellent people management skills both with staff and volunteers.
  3. Experience in ministry in a medium to large church setting.
  4. An engaging communicator with a strong biblical and theological background.
  5. A self-motivated leader possessing relational skills with staff, volunteers and congregation.
  6. Experience in leading and developing worship consisting of musicians and instrumentalists.
  7. Familiarity with required technology that supports the worship ministry including Planning Center Online, Ableton, Vista Pro, etc.
  8. Basic proficiency with Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Google Sheets)
  9. Basic proficiency with database software (Community Church to provide training).
  10. Undergraduate degree preferred.


This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be a reflection of the major job elements essential for making compensation and employment decisions.