High School Music Coordinator

Position: Part-Time Hourly
Reports To: Worship Discipleship Pastor
Campus: Wilmington
Pay Range: $17-$19 dependent upon experience

PURPOSE

The High School Music Coordinator serves Port City Community Church by leading and developing worship within high school ministry environments, specifically Ripple Effect. This role equips students to engage in worship and grow as musicians and leaders while helping create environments where they can encounter God and take next steps in their faith.

This individual also supports music and worship efforts across broader ministry environments, including Tsunami, Overflow, Sundays, and special events, helping ensure alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Port City Community Church.

ONE SENTENCE JOB DESCRIPTION

To lead and develop worship within high school ministry environments while supporting the broader music ministry of Port City Community Church.

KEY AREAS OF OWNERSHIP

  • High School Worship Leadership (Ripple Effect)

  • Rehearsal Leadership & Musical Development

  • Student Worship Team Development

  • Music Coordination for Student Environments

KEY AREAS OF COLLABORATION

  • Tsunami

  • Overflow

  • Sunday Gatherings

  • Creative Expression

  • Worship Team Development

  • Churchwide Programming

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

  • Must be a believer in Jesus Christ and an active participant of Port City Community Church

  • Must demonstrate a value of and naturally participate in personal evangelism

  • Must be team-oriented with the ability to support and advance Music Department objectives

  • Must excel in ministry commitment, conduct, and professionalism

  • Must possess training and development skills

  • Must be action and goal-oriented

  • Must be computer literate

  • Working knowledge of music theory

  • Working knowledge of Ableton Live, Multitracks, Planning Center, and related music software

  • Must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

  • Must be highly ethical and able to process sensitive information confidentially

  • Must demonstrate patience, confidence, and humility, while addressing issues in alignment with Scripture and church values

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

First Things First

  • Embody and champion the culture of Port City Community Church

  • Lead students toward lives of worship and deeper relationship with Jesus

  • Invest in the spiritual and musical development of the next generation

Areas of Ownership

1. Student Ministry Worship Leadership | 5 Hours / Week (Gathering Planning)

  • Plan and oversee worship environments for Ripple Effect gatherings

  • Create engaging, age-appropriate worship experiences aligned with high school ministry goals

  • Coordinate worship preparation, including:

    • Setlists and arrangements

    • Team scheduling

    • Planning Center organization

    • Charts and lyric sheets

    • Loops, tracks, and Ableton sessions

  • Ensure all musical resources are organized and accessible for teams

2. Gathering Execution & Rehearsal Leadership | 5 Hours / Week

  • Lead rehearsals and worship gatherings for high school ministry environments

  • Provide musical and spiritual leadership during services and rehearsals

  • Build and maintain healthy volunteer teams of students and adults

  • Ensure excellence in execution and team culture during gatherings

3. Student Development | 5 Hours / Week

  • Disciple and develop students as worship leaders and musicians

  • Provide coaching, training, and skill development opportunities

  • Equip students to grow in both character and competency

  • Invest intentionally in the next generation through mentoring and musical development

Areas of Collaboration

Broader Ministry Support & Staff Collaboration | 5–10 Hours / Week

  • Support preparation and execution of worship environments across ministries as needed

  • Assist with scheduling, rehearsal support, and resource preparation

  • Serve musically in various environments when needed

Creative Expression

  • Participate in writing and developing original music and creative elements

  • Contribute to arrangements and musical direction within the ministry

  • Support creative initiatives serving both student ministries and the broader church

Planning & Programming

  • Attend planning, creative, and programming meetings related to services, events, retreats, and camps

  • Collaborate with staff to ensure alignment and excellence across ministry environments

GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE

Part-Time: 20–25 Hours / Week (excluding lunch)

Weekly Hour Allocation

  • 5 Hours: Gathering Planning

  • 5 Hours: Gathering Execution

  • 5 Hours: Student Development

  • 5–10 Hours: Meetings, Collaboration & Broader Ministry Contributions

  • All Port City employees regardless of position, status, etc. are required to serve during Christmas Eve and Easter Weekend services. 

Schedule and workdays may vary to accommodate services, events, retreats, and ministry needs.

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