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. 
Typical Schedule:  Sunday through Thursday
Benefits:  Employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance (100% employer-paid); 403(b) retirement account with employer contributions; paid personal, vacation, sick, and holiday leave

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 to fulfill the church's vision. The Worship Associate will be involved in planning and implementing the details and personnel for worship experiences and events of the worship ministry in conjunction with the Worship Pastor and under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 

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:

• General
  • Pursue Christ and biblical community
  • Lead your own family biblically
  • Work collaboratively with other BAC staff and leaders in the pursuit of the vision
  • Serve as a member of the BAC ministry team, demonstrating a commitment to the congregation and its mission, including shepherding and pastoral care
• Worship and Tech Arts
  • Lead the congregation in heartfelt, God-honoring worship that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus
  • 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 preparation, execution, and leadership of weekend services and special events
  • Help to shepherd the team members and families connected with the worship ministry
  • Coordinate with Student Minister for support of the Student Ministry vision
  • Lead youth band rehearsals and 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 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 of some events for Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School, as needed. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the Worship Pastor

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
• Knowledge of basic music theory and proficiency in leading worship from guitar or piano is required
• Basic audio editing skills associated with Ableton Live
• Basic knowledge of technical ministry aspects (audio, video, lighting)
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing volunteer teams 
• The candidate should be a collaborative team-builder who understands the practical, spiritual, and theological considerations of leading in a multi-generational worship ministry.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive and professional manner that engenders confidence and trust
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions
• Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with stressful situations
• Ability to listen and respond to counsel
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Must be physically able to operate musical instruments and office equipment
• Must be able to stand, balance, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, push, pull, lift, and climb throughout the day
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 30 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Must consistently use fingers and hands to perform repetitive motions, such as picking, pinching, typing, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity
• Must be able to remain stationary and move around while working
• Must be able to remain stationary at the computer regularly, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity
• Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading
• Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound
• Must possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly
• Activities occur inside and outside, and the worker is subject to both environmental conditions

Our Vision:  To saturate the 4B area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches. 

The 4B Area refers to the geographic area of Southeast Houston from the Beltway to the Beach and the Bay to Brazoria County.
 

Our DNA:  Kingdom. Disciple. Society. Church. (K.D.S.C.)
These are the foundational building blocks that help direct the vision of Bay Area Church and Christian School.

• KINGDOM
  • The Kingdom of God submits to the rule and reign of Jesus Christ. Wherever the will of God is being done, the Kingdom is manifested. We are to "seek first the Kingdom of God" so that His will might be done "on earth as it is in Heaven." In order to pursue God's Kingdom, you must first FOLLOW JESUS.
• DISCIPLE
  • A disciple is a follower of Jesus who hears and obeys what He has taught and as the Holy Spirit leads. Each disciple is a "citizen" of God’s Kingdom. We help equip disciples by encouraging everyone to CONNECT TO COMMUNITY.
• SOCIETY
  • Society consists of various domains where people live and work. Our primary place of service is the domain in which God has placed us every day. Disciples, then, serve as ambassadors for God’s Kingdom to the world so that others may come to know Him. We provide training and opportunities so you can ENGAGE YOUR WORLD.
• CHURCH
  • The Church is God’s people, a spiritual family. We are His agent of transformation in the world and the display case for His greatness. Jesus said, "... I will build my Church," and He does this by drawing people to Himself who are far from God. Church is the result of kingdom-minded disciples engaging society.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an employee for this job, and the responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.