Worship Intern at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist in the development, planning, and administration of worship at CCPC; engage in various aspects of pastoral ministry based on time, need for training, gifting, and desire for experience. RESPONSIBLE TO: Associate Pastor of Worship & Liturgy PAY STATUS: Exempt; 15-20 hours per week ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Assist the Associate Pastor of Worship & Liturgy in planning and leading services, especially Worship II (our second, convergent service). 2. Be available for strategic pastoral and worship meetings (e.g. staff meetings, worship planning, Pastors in Progress [PIP], and Worship, Music, & Arts Team meetings). 3. Help lead musicians in rehearsal and execution of Sunday morning worship services (presupposes strong ability to provide vocal leadership and lead on at least one accompanying instrument). 4. Utilize music notation software for drafting lead sheets and, on occasion, writing instrumental arrangements. 5. Shadow pastors in classical pastoral duties: funerals, visitation, and weddings. 6. Be an active member of PIP, including at least one mentoring relationship with one CCPC pastor. 7. Handle appropriate administrative responsibilities as assigned. 8. Participate in monthly meeting with all other CCPC pastoral interns in order to evaluate experiences. JOB QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character profile: Spiritual maturity, a special aptitude and passion for planning and leading worship services, particularly in music; a generous spirit, open to a variety of musical and artistic styles and expressions; a love for the Church, and a proven love for Jesus him/herself. 2. Bachelor’s degree in music preferred. 3. Sense of call to pastoral ministry in the local church. 4. Comfortable leading congregational music vocally; leading with an accompanying instrument is preferred (e.g. guitar, piano, keyboard). 5. Willingness to engage in both classical and contemporary music styles across a wide spectrum (depending upon training and ability), and an openness to more liturgical worship in a Reformed and evangelical framework. 6. Ability to draft lead sheets (words and chords, with melody line) and arrange and notate parts for lead instruments (e.g. violin, oboe); working knowledge of music notation software (preferably Finale). 7. Work experience requiring effective time management and organizational skills. 8. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills. 9. Work experience requiring non-routine decision making with regular supervision. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Normal office environment. Requires mental alertness and the ability to think and respond quickly.

To Apply: Zac Hicks, Associate Pastor of Worship & Liturgy; send resume to

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