Worship Associate

Position:  Worship Associate                

Classification:  Full-Time, Salaried, Ministerial Exception  

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Worship Pastor

Ministry Area:  Ministry Staff, Worship and Tech Arts Team 

Interfaces: Church and school staff members, volunteers, and other stakeholders as identified and appropriate. 

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; paid leave and holidays

Job Purpose: The Worship Associate assists in all elements of the worship experience and execution of worship services, productions, and special events held at Bay Area Church and Christian School, working under the Worship Pastor with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This role includes an emphasis on student worship, planning and leading worship services and events that engage and disciple the next generation.

Employee Profile:  

• A committed and active member of Bay Area Church, or willing to transfer church membership if hired
• A strong, clear Christian testimony 
• A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily
• Acceptance, agreement, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct 

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the student congregation in heartfelt, God-honoring worship that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus
• Lead worship from the platform and/or support the worship and tech  teams in other capacities during Sunday worship services
• Work closely with the Student Ministry team and actively participate in summer mission trips and camps
• Lead the people of BAC to grow in biblical worship
• Partner with the Worship Pastor to plan, pray, and dream
• Ensure excellence and creativity worthy of Christ in our worship experiences
• Assist with the preparation, execution, and leadership of weekend services and special events
• Help shepherd the team members and families connected with the worship ministry
• Coordinate with the Student Minister in support of the Student Ministry’s vision
• Lead youth band rehearsals and the Wednesday night student worship service
• Coordinate with school leadership to implement and support the vision for chapel at Bay Area Christian School 
• Assist in the shepherding of students through youth events and activity involvement
• Lead the BACS chapel band rehearsal and lead chapel worship for weekly secondary chapel services
• Prepare accurate roadmaps, charts, and necessary media (tracks, etc.) for worship experiences
• Help to oversee the Worship Team evaluation process for prospective student ministry and school chapel band volunteers
• Equip new band members  throughout the Worship Development Process 
• Partner with ministry staff to support weddings, funerals, and other special events
• Assist with the technical support for Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School events, as needed. 
• Pursue Christ and biblical community
• Work collaboratively with other BAC staff and leaders in the pursuit of the church’s vision
• Serve as a member of the BAC ministry team, demonstrating a commitment to the congregation and its mission, including shepherding and ministerial care

Educational Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree and/or seminary degree preferred 

Preferred Experience: 

• 2-3 years of previous experience leading worship in a church setting required