Worship Assistant

Chapel Worship Assistant

DEPT: Chapel
HOURS: 10-12 Per Week
FT/PT/TEMP: P/T, One academic year (September-June)
STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Chapel
LOCATION: On-Campus, Pasadena, CA

Brief Description:

Worship Assistants learn to design liturgy for a diverse Fuller community. Worship Assistants provide musical and pastoral leadership for assigned chapel services for both an online and in person community.

Essential Functions:

Planning

• Worship Assistants design and plan chapel liturgy for both the residential and online campus using the Planning Center Online program
• Worship Assistants select and lead the music for Chapel (including rehearsal and preparation of charts and arrangements for musicians)
• Worship Assistants assist in evaluating and brainstorming all service plans during Monday Morning Meetings

Liturgical Leadership

• Lead in musical worship in assigned chapels in person and online
• Lead in pastoral leadership (prayers, opening welcome, etc.) in assigned chapels in person and online
• Attend, lead, and participate in all rehearsals
• Participate in coffee & conversation after chapel services

Administrative Tasks

• Preparation of musical charts and arrangements for rehearsals on assigned days
• Prepare and upload liturgy and song lyrics for the production team on assigned days; liturgy must be appropriate for both residential and online communities
• Communicate with the sound engineer the stage layout and input list on assigned days
• Participation in weekly staff planning meetings and production meetings
• Recruiting volunteers (staff, students, faculty, and alumni) for participation for different liturgical moments

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Must be a current Fuller student, Fuller learner, or alumni of Fuller
• Capacity to learn quickly and desire to expand knowledge of worship music and worship design
• Experience leading worship in diverse contexts is highly desired
• Ability to read charts and play a musical instrument preferred
• Ability to write, design, and create liturgy preferred
• Ability to work independently and also work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to speak Spanish, Korean, or Mandarin preferred
• Willing to participate in leadership on other occasions as available i.e. special Chapels and events
• Proficient with Google Calendar, Google Docs, CCLI/Song Select, and Planning Center Online
• Able to transport materials and equipment up to 20 pounds

Additional Information

• All applicants selected will need to participate in a musical audition
• Must be willing to attend a 1-day training/organization retreat in the Fall (date TBD)
• Candidates must make a commitment for the entire school year (available Monday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30; Wednesday mornings from 8:00 –11:30; Friday mornings from 8:30 – 11:30)
• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
• This position requires work to be done physically on the Pasadena, CA campus.

Pay Scale:

• Hourly rate the seminary expects to pay: $25.00 per hour
  

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.