Job Description
Job Summary
The Music Director provides musical leadership for worship services and ministry events across
Central Church. This role prepares, directs, and develops musicians, supports worship leaders,
and helps create a musical environment that is prepared, flexible, and responsive. The Music
Director works closely with the Worship staff to build flourishing teams and consistent musical
systems and practices across venues, aligned with the mission and vision of Central Church.
This position is budgeted for 29 hours/week.
Duties & Responsibilities
Worship & Music Leadership
• Prepare and oversee musical arrangements for worship gatherings and ministry events.
• Provide music direction for worship environments including the Worship Center, Central
Students, Celebrate Recovery, seasonal services, and other ministry events as assigned.
• Communicate and direct the musical vision, arrangements, dynamics, transitions, and
expectations clearly to musicians and platform teams in rehearsals and services.
• Create a musical environment that is prepared, flexible, responsive, and supportive of
the overall worship experience.
• Collaborate with worship staff in planning and executing weekly services, maintaining
unified musical systems, standards, and values across venues.
Music Technology & Production
• Create and manage backing tracks, stems, click tracks, guide tracks, recorded music, and
other playback elements.
• Troubleshoot musical and technical issues related to playback, audio files, and live
performance.
• Organize music files, arrangements, charts, tracks, and other resources necessary for
effective team preparation.
Team Development & Volunteer Leadership
• Recruit, train, equip, and develop volunteer musicians
• Build healthy relationships with volunteers through clear communication,
encouragement, and support.
• Contribute actively to a flourishing worship culture and the ongoing development of
musical teams.
Scheduling & Administration
• Coordinate volunteer schedules across multiple venues using Planning Center,
maintaining schedules typically 4-6 weeks in advance.
• Participate in worship planning, debriefs, staff meetings, and special service planning .
• Communicate schedules, expectations, and service information clearly with worship
teams.
Resource & Space Oversight
• Oversee the organization, storage, and appropriate use of musical instruments and
equipment.
• Maintain the readiness and organization of musical spaces, resources, and stage setups.
Required or Preferred Education & Experiences
Required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in worship ministry within a local church or faith-
based organization.
• Proficiency on at least one instrument commonly used in contemporary worship and
experience leading musicians in rehearsals and/or live services.
• Experience with music technology, including playback systems, digital audio
workstations, and music production software.
• Proficiency in the Nashville Number System.
• Ability to remain musically focused while maintaining awareness of the larger service
environment, production flow, and ministry objectives.
Preferred
• Previous experience serving as a Music Director in a church or live worship environment.
• Experience with Ableton Live, Playback, Multitracks, or similar music production and
playback platforms.
• Formal education or training in music, worship ministry, music production, or a related
field.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and move throughout rehearsals and worship services for extended
periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move musical equipment and instruments
• Ability to work in environments with amplified music and typical live-service sound
levels.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special
services as ministry schedules require.
Job Tags
Seasonal work, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift