The Youth Cartel
Classification:
Regular / Full time / Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY Menlo is a multisite church in the San Francisco Bay area and a member of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. All our locations comprise one church where everyone is welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything’s possible. The Worship Leader is a key member of our team in Saratoga, California. As part of a multisite church, our Saratoga Worship Leader needs to have a strong collaborative nature and be able to work in a matrix organization. You’ll work closely with our Saratoga team and report directly to the Saratoga Campus Pastor. In addition, you’ll have a dotted line reporting relationship with the Director of Weekend Experience and collaborate with Worship Leaders from other locations.
Our Saratoga campus Worship Leader must model what it means to live a faith-filled life with integrity. You must be above reproach as you provide spiritual leadership to our Saratoga congregation and Menlo Church as a whole. You will work with the Campus Pastor and other staff to cast vision, implement programming and services, and inspire others to love and follow Jesus more deeply. You will serve as the primary upfront platform worship leader for the Saratoga Campus. Your primary responsibility is off the platform to recruit, equip, develop, shepherd, disciple, and lead musicians and production team members to a high level of spiritual maturity and professional artistic excellence. The Worship Leader will also provide leadership and coaching to the student leaders and their worship teams. Additionally, you will work with the Director of Weekend Experience and Worship Leaders from other locations to plan and execute special events, including online worship services and major holiday services.
Our Saratoga campus is an intimate location with a long history in the community. While planning contemporary worship services aligned with Menlo Church as a whole, you will also need to be sensitive to our unique culture and incorporate some of the rich liturgical elements that our legacy congregation appreciates. Worship is about facilitating a space for people to draw closer to God, not about being in the spotlight or putting on a show. We seek someone who knows and loves Jesus, is sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading, and is a servant leader. The ideal candidate will be spiritually mature, a strong collaborator and communicator, and committed to developing volunteers. At Menlo Church, our staff are humble, hopeful, and gritty Jesus-followers committed to helping others find and follow Jesus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work as a cohesive team with the Saratoga staff to shape the future of the campus.
Plan and execute worship services and events to engage our neighborhood, including weekly services, Easter, Christmas, Serve Your City, Starting Point, and special drive-through events.
Design weekly and special service elements in collaboration with the Campus Pastor and the Director of Weekend Experience, supporting the teaching series and overall worship flow.
Help build a musical direction and brand that reflects Menlo’s identity.
Serve as one of the primary platform worship leaders for all services and experiences.
Provide musical direction, including creating roadmaps, charts, and coaching musicians and vocalists. Use Ableton to create tracks as needed.
Build and lead high-impact worship bands characterized by passion, excellence, professionalism, and purpose.
Lead weekend services, managing volunteer teams for musicians and AVL/Tech, overseeing setup, rehearsals, and cleanup.
Manage volunteer scheduling and communication via Planning Center.
Design stage setup and overall look of the worship space.
Share leadership responsibilities with the Campus Pastor and assist with pastoral duties as needed.
Support worship for Student Ministries in collaboration with the Director of Student Ministries.
Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively.
If approved for ministerial licensing, participate in training and administer sacraments like baptism and communion as requested.
Foster positive working relationships, embodying our staff values of teamwork, humility, hope, and grit.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Campus Pastor.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience leading worship in diverse settings
Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop volunteer teams
Experience leading lay leaders in ministry
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in discipleship and spiritual development within a church setting
Experience working in a multisite church
Familiarity with Menlo Church, especially the Saratoga campus
Experience with traditional liturgical worship elements
Knowledge and Skills
Effective leadership in small and large group settings
Ability to lead worship from a primary instrument
High emotional intelligence (EQ)
Strong communication skills
Proficient musical abilities
Pastoral heart
Solid theological foundation
Knowledge of worship ministry best practices
Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
Team builder focused on church vision
Proficiency with Office 365, Zoom, PCO, Ableton Live, ProPresenter
Quick learner of new software and tools
Physical Demands
Stand for extended periods
Walk, bend, twist, kneel
Climb stairs
Operate musical and production equipment
Visual acuity including color vision and focus adjustment
Lift up to 20 pounds
Work Conditions
Operate in an office or church environment with standard equipment
Rehearse and lead in a worship setting with equipment and visual stimuli
Typically work Sunday-Thursday, with occasional evenings or weekends
Office hours to be determined with Campus Pastor
Must comply with Menlo’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
Must have a personal, committed relationship with Jesus Christ, aligned theology with ECO, and be actively involved in a community of believers who can speak into your life.
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Regular / Full time / Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY Menlo is a multisite church in the San Francisco Bay area and a member of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. All our locations comprise one church where everyone is welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything’s possible. The Worship Leader is a key member of our team in Saratoga, California. As part of a multisite church, our Saratoga Worship Leader needs to have a strong collaborative nature and be able to work in a matrix organization. You’ll work closely with our Saratoga team and report directly to the Saratoga Campus Pastor. In addition, you’ll have a dotted line reporting relationship with the Director of Weekend Experience and collaborate with Worship Leaders from other locations.
Our Saratoga campus Worship Leader must model what it means to live a faith-filled life with integrity. You must be above reproach as you provide spiritual leadership to our Saratoga congregation and Menlo Church as a whole. You will work with the Campus Pastor and other staff to cast vision, implement programming and services, and inspire others to love and follow Jesus more deeply. You will serve as the primary upfront platform worship leader for the Saratoga Campus. Your primary responsibility is off the platform to recruit, equip, develop, shepherd, disciple, and lead musicians and production team members to a high level of spiritual maturity and professional artistic excellence. The Worship Leader will also provide leadership and coaching to the student leaders and their worship teams. Additionally, you will work with the Director of Weekend Experience and Worship Leaders from other locations to plan and execute special events, including online worship services and major holiday services.
Our Saratoga campus is an intimate location with a long history in the community. While planning contemporary worship services aligned with Menlo Church as a whole, you will also need to be sensitive to our unique culture and incorporate some of the rich liturgical elements that our legacy congregation appreciates. Worship is about facilitating a space for people to draw closer to God, not about being in the spotlight or putting on a show. We seek someone who knows and loves Jesus, is sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading, and is a servant leader. The ideal candidate will be spiritually mature, a strong collaborator and communicator, and committed to developing volunteers. At Menlo Church, our staff are humble, hopeful, and gritty Jesus-followers committed to helping others find and follow Jesus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work as a cohesive team with the Saratoga staff to shape the future of the campus.
Plan and execute worship services and events to engage our neighborhood, including weekly services, Easter, Christmas, Serve Your City, Starting Point, and special drive-through events.
Design weekly and special service elements in collaboration with the Campus Pastor and the Director of Weekend Experience, supporting the teaching series and overall worship flow.
Help build a musical direction and brand that reflects Menlo’s identity.
Serve as one of the primary platform worship leaders for all services and experiences.
Provide musical direction, including creating roadmaps, charts, and coaching musicians and vocalists. Use Ableton to create tracks as needed.
Build and lead high-impact worship bands characterized by passion, excellence, professionalism, and purpose.
Lead weekend services, managing volunteer teams for musicians and AVL/Tech, overseeing setup, rehearsals, and cleanup.
Manage volunteer scheduling and communication via Planning Center.
Design stage setup and overall look of the worship space.
Share leadership responsibilities with the Campus Pastor and assist with pastoral duties as needed.
Support worship for Student Ministries in collaboration with the Director of Student Ministries.
Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively.
If approved for ministerial licensing, participate in training and administer sacraments like baptism and communion as requested.
Foster positive working relationships, embodying our staff values of teamwork, humility, hope, and grit.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Campus Pastor.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience leading worship in diverse settings
Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop volunteer teams
Experience leading lay leaders in ministry
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in discipleship and spiritual development within a church setting
Experience working in a multisite church
Familiarity with Menlo Church, especially the Saratoga campus
Experience with traditional liturgical worship elements
Knowledge and Skills
Effective leadership in small and large group settings
Ability to lead worship from a primary instrument
High emotional intelligence (EQ)
Strong communication skills
Proficient musical abilities
Pastoral heart
Solid theological foundation
Knowledge of worship ministry best practices
Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
Team builder focused on church vision
Proficiency with Office 365, Zoom, PCO, Ableton Live, ProPresenter
Quick learner of new software and tools
Physical Demands
Stand for extended periods
Walk, bend, twist, kneel
Climb stairs
Operate musical and production equipment
Visual acuity including color vision and focus adjustment
Lift up to 20 pounds
Work Conditions
Operate in an office or church environment with standard equipment
Rehearse and lead in a worship setting with equipment and visual stimuli
Typically work Sunday-Thursday, with occasional evenings or weekends
Office hours to be determined with Campus Pastor
Must comply with Menlo’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
Must have a personal, committed relationship with Jesus Christ, aligned theology with ECO, and be actively involved in a community of believers who can speak into your life.
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