Worship Arts Director

Job Summary

Job Description

Grace Fellowship is a non-domination evangelical Christian church in the Capital District that believes in the authority of the Bible. All of the Church’s teaching focuses on integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives. Grace Fellowship’s mission is “to glorify God by making more and better disciples.” We believe that God, in His wisdom, has chosen us to be an integral part of helping to fulfill this mission. It’s Grace Fellowship’s goal to see our community continually moving forward in their journey towards being Christ-centered. Grace Fellowship has three locations: Halfmoon, Latham, and Saratoga.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Campus Pastor, the Worship Arts Director will create a compelling and impactful praise/worship experience during weekend services at Grace Fellowship’s Halfmoon campus. This position will carry out responsibilities ranging from leading, developing and managing volunteers, service planning and rehearsals, weekend services and other ministry.

The ideal candidate will be able to instill confidence in those they interact with, be detail oriented, patient, have a willingness to learn, be able to work independently and as part of a team. In this role a candidate will develop and need to maintain relationships.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Create a compelling and impactful worship experience during weekend services, which engages the entire congregation by skillfully combining biblical truth with relevant music, appropriate liturgy, and the arts


•  Identify, invite, develop, empower and spiritually shepherd musicians, artists and other worship team members; developing leaders


• Partner with the Campus Pastor in the planning of services and to determine vision and direction of the worship and arts ministry


• Oversee and collaborate with the Productions Coordinator, working closely with the production team during the planning and implementation of worship services and worship elements within other ministries


• Develop and manage the worship and production budgets


• Collaborate and grow alongside worship and production staff at all Grace Fellowship campuses


• Create a Christ-centered culture that focuses on service and applies Biblical truths to everyday life

What You Must Bring to This Role

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience - required


• Associates degree from a 2-year college and/or 4 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - desired


• A vibrant relationship with Jesus and an active member of Grace Fellowship - required


• Demonstrated history planning and leading musically both vocal and band teams in a meaningful contemporary worship experience - required


• Commitment to a biblical theology of worship and a demonstrated heart for prayer, both in personal walk with Christ and in ministry development - required


• Demonstrated history of decision making and exceptional attention to detail - required


• Demonstrated history of the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback that fosters growth - required


• Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals - required


• A positive, polite, friendly and courteous attitude for interacting with kids and parents - required


• Proven ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written - required


• Working knowledge of Planning Center Online software - desired


• Availability to work evenings, weekends and weekdays as needed - required

 Compensation, Benefits & Fun Stuff

• Be a part of integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives


• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental & life insurance plan


• Retirement Plan


• Paid vacation


• Paid sick days


• Paid personal days


• Paid holidays


• Paid bereavement