Next Gen Worship Intern (HSM + College)

Description

NEXT GEN WORSHIP INTERN (HSM + COLLEGE)

REPORTS TO: NEXT GEN PASTOR

RELATES CLOSELY WITH: NEXT GEN WORSHIP COORDINATOR, COLLEGE PASTOR

CLASSIFICATION: INTERNSHIP

PAY RANGE: $500/MO STIPEND

WestGate Church is passionate about raising up new leaders to be and to make disciples of Jesus. As a Ministry Intern, you

will grow in your ability to do ministry within the context of Worship and Production Arts. Our internships are designed to

cultivate young leaders providing them training, experience and discipleship. This 3 month long commitment will provide you

with a perspective of vocational ministry, specifically learning to manage an effective Worship Ministry program. As an intern

you’ll support worship ministries events across all congregations, each designed to help those who gather say YES to Jesus

and passionately follow Him. This part-time role (Sunday - Thursday) may require occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays

as well as evening hours.

Requirements

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate Jesus follower, actively learning and living the way of Jesus: loving God, neighbor, and one another.

• Understanding of and alignment with WestGate's theology, vision, and values, using them as a filter for decisions.

• Embodiment of staff values: Holy, Humble, Hungry, (People-)Smart.

• Exemplification of essential competencies: oversight, strategy, team leadership, self-leadership, chemistry, communication,

execution, stewardship, formation, proficiency.

• Commitment to continual growth: spiritual, personal, professional; invests in the growth of others.

• Demonstrates strong chemistry, connecting well with people as a relational team player.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in worship leading and/or instrumentalist in worship band, including ability to read music or chord charts.

• Positive, professional, self-starter with the ability to organize, adjust, and prioritize responsibilities and projects with minimal

 direction.

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, handling situations with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time management and attention to detail.

• Able to assist in leading rehearsals.

• Some computer skills i.e. Google Apps, Planning Center, Garage Band, ProPresenter

• Superior communication skills written and verbal

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet weekly with HSM + College Worship Production Teams.

• Assist in planning worship sets and worship events for students and college.

• Chart songs for worship.

• Mid week prep, including loading songs into ProPresenter as assigned.

• Lead worship for Sunday HSM service and Thursday College Age Service.

• Other duties as assigned.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Development of vocal technique and music theory.

• Development of a philosophy of worship: a biblical call to worship, how Christians worship, and how to lead a congregation into

the heart of worship.

• Understand how to balance human planning of a worship service and the Holy Spirit moving during a worship service.

• Learn techniques for speaking between worship songs.

• Learn how to schedule and plan in Planning Center Service (PCO).

• Learn how to load songs in ProPresenter.

• Learn how worship leaders record PCO resources (such as background vocals and isolated instrumentals).

• Learn to listen for areas of improvement during worship practices and effectively communicate ways for the band to improve.

• Grow in communication skills, especially when communicating in less-than-comfortable situations.

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS

Scale: (1) Low - (5) High

Motivational Leadership - “I lead through platform” - 4

Inspire action through platform leadership and motivational speaking

Strategic Leadership - “I lead through systems” - 2

Advance our mission through data, planning, execution, and reporting

Directional Leadership - “I lead through vision” - 2

Ensure progress by defining goals, key objectives and providing guidance

Relational Leadership - “I lead through connection” - 2

Foster growth and well-being through personalized connection and care

Team Leadership - “I lead through team” - 2

Build team by recruiting, training, scheduling, and celebrating contributors

LEGAL NOTICES - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for extended periods.

• Perform walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling.

• Navigate stairs.

• Demonstrate finger and hand dexterity for computer, instrument, and tool operation.

• Possess specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus.

• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

LEGAL NOTICES - WORK CONDITIONS

• Operate in a professional office or church environment with standard equipment like computers, printers, filing cabinets, and

telephones.

• Lead in settings with various equipment, cables, stage lights, loud sounds, and visual stimuli.

• Work typically occurs Sunday-Thursday, with occasional Fridays, Saturdays, or evenings as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list all possible duties, activities, or

responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. Acceptance of this position constitutes the employee’s

understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.