Worship Lead and Student Coordinator

Who We Are

At ACF Church, we see our jobs as a calling. We are a staff of mutually broken people who are devoted to loving others into reconciliation with God. Our church is dedicated to bringing hope into dark places within our city, state, and world. We believe that life is short, the stakes are high, and it’s all about Jesus.

At ACF, our vision is to see it “In Alaska as in Heaven,” and our mission is to “Amplify the Grace of Jesus to the Churched, Unchurched, and Dechurched.”

Position Overview

Provide a brief overview of the position and why it exists. Consider:

• What is the primary purpose of this position?
• Who does this position serve or support?
• What is this person ultimately responsible for?
• How does this role contribute to ACF’s mission and vision?

The Campus Worship Leader and Student Coordinator is more than just a vocalist/ musician - they’re a shepherd who is passionate about discipleship, musical excellence, and authentic worship. Throughout the week they will work with the Campus Pastor to strategize how best to lead their campus in a culture of worship and building a movement where students are known, valued, connected, and discipled into a life of purpose and mission. They will work collaboratively with ACF’s Worship and Youth Culture Directors to maintain ACF Worship and Youth culture, vision, systems, and processes - fostering unity and dependability across Campus ministries.

Key Responsibilities

List the primary areas this position is responsible for. Focus on the major responsibilities rather than every individual task.

1. Worship Arts

• Lead weekly worship services, rehearsals, and service run-through with a focus on authentic worship that leads people to an encounter with Jesus, upholds ACF Worship Arts constants, and musical excellence.
• Develop, grow, and guard worship culture at the campus.
• Foster an environment of discipleship among serve team members- creating disciple makers.

2. Youth Culture

• Lead/ develop a growing gathering for youth to be known, valued, connected, and discipled.
• Develop adult and student leaders with a culture of living on mission.
• Collaborate with Student Ministry leadership to implement ACF culture and values at the campus.

3. General

• Proactively communicate, support and fulfill the mission, vision, core values and goals of ACF Church.

Skills & Competencies

Select the skills that are important for this position and add any position-specific requirements.

X Leadership

X Team building

X Volunteer development

X Communication

X Organization

X Administration

X Creative problem solving

X Coaching/developing others

X Pastoral care

X Conflict resolution

X Written communication

X Ability to work independently

X Cross-department collaboration

☐ Other: __________________________

Position-Specific Skills:

• Musical talent: instrumental proficiency, songwriting, vocal ability, the capacity to coach harmonies, and the skill to lead a band with confidence and clarity.
• Excellent communication skills on and off the stage.
• A high level of vocal proficiency is essential.
• Leadership skills (including the ability to recruit and develop) is essential.

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Submits their life to God and the authority of His Word.
• Understands and supports ACF’s vision and values; uses vision to filter decisions.
• Embraces key values integral to ACF’s staff core values and cultural axioms.
• Uses humor to connect with people and is a relational team-player.
• Willing to take calculated risks and try unconventional ideas to yield impactful results.
• Willing and able to lay down personal preferences for the sake of the Kingdom.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a fast-paced working environment.
• Is a relational team-player; humbly plays a part in the greater vision for worship ministry.
• A vision forward, creative self motivated leader with a strong work ethic commitment to excellence .
• Basic working understanding of music theory.
• Basic abilities in DAW (Ableton, ProTools, Logic, etc.)
• Worship leadership experience.

Preferred

• 5+ years of staff worship leadership experience. Experience working in a high level touring environment, theater, or equivalent church ministry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of project management and church planning tools, such as: Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, Planning Center Online, WhatsApp, MxU Teams, etc)

Years of Relevant Experience: 2-4

Ministry Experience: Required

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

As a member of the ACF staff, this individual is expected to:

• Maintain a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrate spiritual maturity and Christlike character.
• Support and uphold ACF’s mission, vision, beliefs, and values.
• Have a heart for making disciples and helping others take their next step toward Jesus.
• Demonstrate integrity in both personal and professional conduct.
• Practice healthy communication and conflict resolution.
• Build relational bridges and work collaboratively with others.
• Be teachable, accountable, and willing to grow.
• Contribute to a healthy and unified staff culture.

Additional Position-Specific Expectations:

• Team player, “can do” attitude, quick to “own mistakes”, and willing to make last minute adjustments and build systems that allow for flexibility.
• Comfortable in demanding, fast paced, high production value environments
• Committed to continual growth: spiritual, personal, and professional.

Job Requirements

You will add in all required and anything additional. The ones listed here are to give you some examples. Select all that apply:

X Sunday availability

X Evening availability

☐ Weekend availability

X Holiday availability

☐ Travel

X Valid driver’s license

X Background check

X Working with minors

☐ Ability to lift ______ lbs.

X Extended standing/walking

X Outdoor work

☐ Use of personal vehicle

☐ Other: __________________________

Additional Requirements:

Other duties as assigned by Campus Pastor