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Worship Director

Thebay, Des Plaines, IL, United States


Worship Director
Valley View Christian Church | Creative Arts Ministry

Role Details
Schedule: Sunday—Thursday

Job Type: Full-Time (40‑45 hrs/week), Salaried

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Provides Oversight to: Production Director, lay members of worship team

Role Summary
The Worship Director is responsible for shaping the worship culture of Valley View and leading the church to whole-heartedly worship Christ.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the congregation in 3‑5 worship songs every Sunday

Lead the worship team to musical excellence and cohesiveness in rehearsals

Provide ongoing equipping and discipleship to members of the worship team

Produce engaging weekly worship services in partnership with the Lead Pastor, Production Director, and Communications Director

Actively work to enhance the excellence of the worship music

Participate in weekly creative alignment meetings and staff meetings

Be proactive in leading initiatives that strengthen the worship culture of Valley View

Collaborate with the Production Director to ensure technicalities of the service

Plan and execute special events (Christmas Eve, Easter, worship nights, etc.)

Partner with student and kids ministries to enhance multi-generational worship experiences

Oversee the worship ministry budget in partnership with the Production Director

Maintain, upkeep, and upgrade instruments and stage equipment as needed

Help coordinate music, worship, or accompaniment for funerals, weddings, or other ministry events of the church as needed

Other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor

Qualifications and Required Skills

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is growing and thriving with a heart for local church ministry.

A degree and experience that have equipped them for the duties of the role

Alignment with Valley View’s mission, values, and doctrinal statements

A strong vocalist and instrumentalist (guitar preferred)

An ambitious team player with a willingness to collaborate

Administrative, communication, and organizational skills

A humble and teachable spirit

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