Director of Worship and Administration - Apostles Brooklyn

Apostles Church Brooklyn exists to love Brooklyn with the good news of Jesus Christ. We envision a renewed Brooklyn where people are able to find their identity in God’s transformative love displayed in Jesus Christ, a community where love replaces indifference, generosity replaces self-interest and authentic community replaces isolation. Our Director of Worship and Administration furthers this vision by leading us in musical worship and coordinating the administrative logistics of the life of our church.

Demonstrated qualities are to be a Scripture-based servant leader who is dedicated to the Great Commission, a strategic thinker, organized, detail-oriented, teachable, humble, honest, and encouraging. Our Director of Worship and Administration must be able to draw near to God’s throne through music, and to help others do so as well. It is important for them to be able to understand emotional health and how it has shaped their way of relating in the world.

Preferred skills/experience include musical gifting to sing and play an instrument, project management abilities and event planning capacity. Proven ability to provide administrative oversight and to manage details and teams of volunteers; including coordinating all written communications for the church and overseeing scheduling of weekly volunteers for Sunday service. Works well as a self-starter in a collaborative team environment.

REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor

PARTNERS WITH: Lead Pastor, AU Staff, ABK Staff, Advisory Council, and Sunday Ministry Team Leads

TIME COMMITMENT: 40-45 hours/week

SALARY: $70,000-$80,000 annual salary plus health, dental and vision benefits

WORSHIP MUSIC & THE ARTS

• Create, plan and lead weekly worship services that help people encounter the Lord.

• Recruit, develop, and unite musically gifted volunteers.

• Design and lead worship band practices.

• Write weekly liturgy in collaboration with the Lead Pastor.

• Coordinate evangelistic public musical events out in the community two or three times a year.

• Oversee the annual budget for music and the arts and utilize resources to strategically forward the mission of the church.

• Invest in your gifting by working on new and original songs, attending worship conferences and meeting other worship leaders.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Create and maintain a communication calendar with the Lead Pastor that informs and engages.

• Oversee website, Spotify and social media presence to ensure disciples are made and new people are reached.

• Oversee the design and writing of weekly announcements and email newsletter.

• Streamline the systems, annual rhythms and database of the church using Planning Center.

• Manage graphic elements for Apostles Brooklyn that engage ABK and reach the community.

INTEGRATION AND CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

• Collaborate with the Hospitality Team to make Sunday mornings more welcoming and more effective at enfolding newcomers.

• Design and create church events with volunteer help that increase fellowship, engage the needs of Brooklyn, and welcome strangers.

• Work with the Lead Pastor to plan, promote and coordinate classes, cohorts and retreats.

• Update and maintain accurate information streamlining systems for Community Groups, Ministry Teams, members, visitors and regular attenders in Planning Center.

SUNDAY MORNING OPERATIONS

• Oversee and assist Sunday Ministry Team Leads ensuring proper volunteer training and coverage.

• Ensure that volunteers are discipled, trained, encouraged and thanked.

• Provide feedback to volunteers and follow up with their Team Lead as needed.

• Support volunteers and help troubleshoot any unexpected problems that may arise.

• Ensure any supplies needed are ordered and expenses are tracked for reimbursement.

MISC ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS

• Maintain accurate database of all subscriptions and own all vendor relations (i.e. Google, Finch, CubeSmart, Pushpay, UPS, etc.).

• Request check payments and reimbursements for people as needed.

• Order supplies for church needs as they arise.

• Upload receipts and categorize expenses each month in line with the annual budget.

• Deposit checks.

• Check ABK’s UPS mailbox every week. Scan and shred mail accordingly.

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

• Abide in Jesus and set an example for the believers as one who worships him above all else — through prayer, time in God’s word, community, and sanctification.

• Prioritize your spiritual life, being with God before doing for God.

• Engage in the practices of Emotionally Healthy Relationships being teachable, humble, and open to correction empowered by the Holy Spirit.

• Base your identity in God’s love, and allow that love to overflow in a life of loving God, loving the church and loving the city.

• Meet regularly with a DNA Group and CG for personal spiritual growth and development.

• Engage in Bible classes & seminary trainings to grow in theology & shepherding as time permits.

If the Lord is calling you to consider this role, send your resumé to Pastor Rich McCaskill [email protected] 206.579.9258 and complete this Application Form