Part-Time Worship and Creative Arts Director at Cocalico Community Church

• Do you love developing leaders and discipling teams?
• Do you have a heart for training leaders, a call to ministry, a love for Jesus, and a vision for using music, technology, and the arts to lead others into a deeper relationship with God?
• Are you a passionate worship leader who desires to cultivate meaningful worship experiences and build strong, spirit-led teams?

If so, Cocalico Community Church (CCC) may be the place for you.

Position Summary

The Worship & Creative Arts Director is responsible for the worship ministries at CCC, including the main weekly worship service, additional non-Sunday worship-related events, and worship-related needs across ministries. The Director also provides ongoing discipleship to members of the worship and production teams.

This is a 30-hour-per-week position.

Essential Job Functions

Worship Service Leadership (50%)

• Oversee the weekly development of the weekend worship service.
• Establish priorities and general patterns aligned with CCC’s overall mission, with clear focus on what and why in worship.
• Identify qualifications for worship leaders, song selection standards, and protocols for sound, AV, and livestream elements.
• Partner with the Senior Pastor and staff to plan services coordinated with sermon messages.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for gifted individuals to lead worship on Sunday mornings.
• Oversee the development and execution of special services for holidays and church-wide events.

Team Development & Discipleship (30%)

• Lead team development through recruitment, rehearsal, coaching, and spiritual discipleship.
• Provide ongoing training for instrumentalists, vocalists, and production technicians.
• Coordinate a creative team to collaborate with the Lead Pastor on developing creative communication for message series.

Administration & Budget (20%)

• Lead the development of the annual ministry budget; effectively manage and oversee spending for all assigned areas.
• Perform other responsibilities as deemed necessary by leadership.

Skills & Competencies

• Thrives in a busy ministry office environment with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Builds trusting, sustainable relationships with ministry volunteers through open and interactive communication.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capability.
• Committed to a positive team environment, contributing expertise while consistently following leadership direction.
• Approaches challenges with patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot ministry issues.
• Delivers “Second Mile Service”—consistently goes above and beyond for both staff and the church community.
• Cultivates positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Bible/Theology or a comparable field of study.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience leading in worship ministry or a comparable worship environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience equipping and staffing adult volunteers in non-profit or ministry settings.
• Experience working in a professional multi-staff environment.

Technical Proficiencies (Preferred)

• Ableton Live or similar live backing track software
• ProPresenter 7
• Planning Center Services
• Light Key
• Praise Charts
• Allen & Heath Sound System
• Basic MIDI understanding
• Microsoft Teams
• Resi (Livestream)
• Blackmagic ATEM Video Switcher

Why CCC?
Cocalico Community Church is a growing, authentic, and family-oriented community of believers located in Lancaster County, PA. We’re committed to creating spaces where people can discover purpose, grow in faith, and make a difference together.

If you’re ready to take your next step in ministry and want to be part of a dynamic team that values worship, creativity, and genuine connection—we’d love to meet you.

If you’re only an amazing musician, passionate follower of Jesus, and organized planner, BUT you don’t love to develop leaders and disciple teams, this position probably isn’t for you. But if you "stay late" just to work on developing someone, you might just be the one. Apply today!