Music Associate

PRIMARY OBJECTIVESThe Music Associate’s primary responsibility is to use technical tools to create compelling and engaging worship experiences. Through music directing, track building, and lyric implementation, this position works in collaboration with Worship Leaders, the Music Producer, and other Worship Arts staff to deliver Sunday services, midweek events, and creative projects.DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIESTechnical Expertise: The ability to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and skill as it relates to a technical process or specialty. Acts as an expert in the specific field.Thoroughness: Ensures that work and commitments are complete, accurate and have been fulfilled. Able to see and pay attention to details and plans ahead to stay on top of timelines.  Possesses a strong ability to focus on tasks and priorities amidst continuous distractions.Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others and follows through on assigned tasks. It’s an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure deliverables are completed on time. Works together effectively with interdependent goals and common values and norms to foster the best team environment. Creative Thinking: Skilled in the ability to generate new ideas, concepts, and solutions and manage the development of these ideas and concepts from thought to reality. Engages in responsible dialogue and brainstorming to develop new ideas and unique solutions to problems. Discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking. Curious and excited about people and content. Flexible Thinking: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively adapt to a variety of situations. The ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives, proposing ways to do things differently.  Displays a positive attitude in the face of ambiguity and change.  Your creative flexibility in complex situations leads to greater efficiency. RESPONSIBILITIES Builds weekly Ableton Live sets, ensuring all tracks are arranged correctly and flow musically, and delivering them in a timely manner. Ensures accuracy of MIDI triggering for lyrics and builds accurate triggers for any new song/arrangement to be used in Ableton Live. Music directs Sunday services at regional Village Church locations. Runs rehearsals for Sunday services, working with and coaching volunteer musicians toward excellence. Works with Music Producer to manage Village’s Ableton Live & ProPresenter master databases. Manages Planning Center song repertoire and ensures all resources are available to assist volunteer musicians’ preparation. Contributes to larger creative projects, as invited to foster a compelling worship ministry at Village Church. Maintains ongoing self-development and one-on-one training with the Music Producer. Participates in Village-wide and regional events.  Ensures all responsibilities are completed in a purposeful, strategic and focused manner that points people to Jesus. Acts as a servant by inviting, discipling, training and equipping others to serve.   Ensures all responsibilities are produced, promoted and led with a high level of innovation and excellence, honouring God at the highest level.   Acts with a sense of ambitious urgency, ensuring all work is completed wisely and impactfully. Time is a gift from God. Maintains an openness to being a learner by committing to continuous spiritual, professional, and self-development.  Contributes to the best team culture by participating joyfully and working well with peers. Commits to thanking at least one volunteer on a weekly basis. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Standard of Conduct as outlined in the Village Staff Handbook. KEY RESULTSGospel: There are no barriers or musical distractions in the Sunday services and midweek events, which would inhibit guests from connecting with worship experiences and hearing the Gospel message. Worship Team members understand their role in seeing people become fully devoted followers of Jesus.   Team members serve joyfully and authentically out of the Good News that we are redeemed and have our purpose in Jesus—everything we do points back to this. CommunityPeople are given the opportunity to use their gifts and talents in high-capacity volunteer roles, entering into the work that Christ is doing through the local church.CultureThe Worship Team is representing the truths of Christianity to the world in insightful, creative, and gracious ways - representing Jesus in the surrounding culture.Relationships with unchurched people are pursued - connecting with them and inviting them to events and Sunday services. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES The Music Associate’s primary responsibility is to use technical tools to create compelling and engaging worship experiences. Through music directing, track building, and lyric implementation, this position works in collaboration with Worship Leaders, the Music Producer, and other Worship Arts staff to deliver Sunday services, midweek events, and creative projects. DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES Technical Expertise: The ability to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and skill as it relates to a technical process or specialty. Acts as an expert in the specific field. Technical Expertise: The ability to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and skill as it relates to a technical process or specialty. Acts as an expert in the specific field. Thoroughness: Ensures that work and commitments are complete, accurate and have been fulfilled. Able to see and pay attention to details and plans ahead to stay on top of timelines.  Possesses a strong ability to focus on tasks and priorities amidst continuous distractions. Thoroughness: Ensures that work and commitments are complete, accurate and have been fulfilled. Able to see and pay attention to details and plans ahead to stay on top of timelines.  Possesses a strong ability to focus on tasks and priorities amidst continuous distractions. Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others and follows through on assigned tasks. It’s an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure deliverables are completed on time. Works together effectively with interdependent goals and common values and norms to foster the best team environment. Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others and follows through on assigned tasks. It’s an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure deliverables are completed on time. Works together effectively with interdependent goals and common values and norms to foster the best team environment. Creative Thinking: Skilled in the ability to generate new ideas, concepts, and solutions and manage the development of these ideas and concepts from thought to reality. Engages in responsible dialogue and brainstorming to develop new ideas and unique solutions to problems. Discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking. Curious and excited about people and content. Creative Thinking: Skilled in the ability to generate new ideas, concepts, and solutions and manage the development of these ideas and concepts from thought to reality. Engages in responsible dialogue and brainstorming to develop new ideas and unique solutions to problems. Discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking. Curious and excited about people and content. Flexible Thinking: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively adapt to a variety of situations. The ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives, proposing ways to do things differently.  Displays a positive attitude in the face of ambiguity and change.  Your creative flexibility in complex situations leads to greater efficiency. Flexible Thinking: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively adapt to a variety of situations. The ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives, proposing ways to do things differently.  Displays a positive attitude in the face of ambiguity and change.  Your creative flexibility in complex situations leads to greater efficiency. RESPONSIBILITIES Builds weekly Ableton Live sets, ensuring all tracks are arranged correctly and flow musically, and delivering them in a timely manner. Ensures accuracy of MIDI triggering for lyrics and builds accurate triggers for any new song/arrangement to be used in Ableton Live. Music directs Sunday services at regional Village Church locations. Runs rehearsals for Sunday services, working with and coaching volunteer musicians toward excellence. Works with Music Producer to manage Village’s Ableton Live & ProPresenter master databases. Manages Planning Center song repertoire and ensures all resources are available to assist volunteer musicians’ preparation. Contributes to larger creative projects, as invited to foster a compelling worship ministry at Village Church. Maintains ongoing self-development and one-on-one training with the Music Producer. Participates in Village-wide and regional events.  Ensures all responsibilities are completed in a purposeful, strategic and focused manner that points people to Jesus. Acts as a servant by inviting, discipling, training and equipping others to serve.   Ensures all responsibilities are produced, promoted and led with a high level of innovation and excellence, honouring God at the highest level.   Acts with a sense of ambitious urgency, ensuring all work is completed wisely and impactfully. Time is a gift from God. Maintains an openness to being a learner by committing to continuous spiritual, professional, and self-development.  Contributes to the best team culture by participating joyfully and working well with peers. Commits to thanking at least one volunteer on a weekly basis. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Standard of Conduct as outlined in the Village Staff Handbook. Builds weekly Ableton Live sets, ensuring all tracks are arranged correctly and flow musically, and delivering them in a timely manner. Ensures accuracy of MIDI triggering for lyrics and builds accurate triggers for any new song/arrangement to be used in Ableton Live. Music directs Sunday services at regional Village Church locations. Runs rehearsals for Sunday services, working with and coaching volunteer musicians toward excellence. Works with Music Producer to manage Village’s Ableton Live & ProPresenter master databases. Manages Planning Center song repertoire and ensures all resources are available to assist volunteer musicians’ preparation. Contributes to larger creative projects, as invited to foster a compelling worship ministry at Village Church. Maintains ongoing self-development and one-on-one training with the Music Producer. Participates in Village-wide and regional events. Ensures all responsibilities are completed in a purposeful, strategic and focused manner that points people to Jesus. Acts as a servant by inviting, discipling, training and equipping others to serve. Ensures all responsibilities are produced, promoted and led with a high level of innovation and excellence, honouring God at the highest level. Acts with a sense of ambitious urgency, ensuring all work is completed wisely and impactfully. Time is a gift from God. Maintains an openness to being a learner by committing to continuous spiritual, professional, and self-development. Contributes to the best team culture by participating joyfully and working well with peers. Commits to thanking at least one volunteer on a weekly basis. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Standard of Conduct as outlined in the Village Staff Handbook. KEY RESULTS Gospel: There are no barriers or musical distractions in the Sunday services and midweek events, which would inhibit guests from connecting with worship experiences and hearing the Gospel message. Worship Team members understand their role in seeing people become fully devoted followers of Jesus.   Team members serve joyfully and authentically out of the Good News that we are redeemed and have our purpose in Jesus—everything we do points back to this. There are no barriers or musical distractions in the Sunday services and midweek events, which would inhibit guests from connecting with worship experiences and hearing the Gospel message. Worship Team members understand their role in seeing people become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Team members serve joyfully and authentically out of the Good News that we are redeemed and have our purpose in Jesus—everything we do points back to this. Community People are given the opportunity to use their gifts and talents in high-capacity volunteer roles, entering into the work that Christ is doing through the local church. People are given the opportunity to use their gifts and talents in high-capacity volunteer roles, entering into the work that Christ is doing through the local church. Culture The Worship Team is representing the truths of Christianity to the world in insightful, creative, and gracious ways - representing Jesus in the surrounding culture. The Worship Team is representing the truths of Christianity to the world in insightful, creative, and gracious ways - representing Jesus in the surrounding culture. Relationships with unchurched people are pursued - connecting with them and inviting them to events and Sunday services. Relationships with unchurched people are pursued - connecting with them and inviting them to events and Sunday services. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Philosophically aligned with Village Church Mission, Focus, and strategy. Fulfills character qualifications as highlighted in 1 Timothy and Titus. Fulfills duties required of Village Church members as outlined in the ‘This is Village Church’ course. Pursues a deeper relationship with Christ and greater spiritual growth through prayer, the gospel, and community. Is a disciple. Dependable and servant-hearted; will do any job with joy and passion. High level of musicianship. Proficiency in Ableton Live. Familiarity with ProPresenter & Planning Center. Valid Class 5 Drivers License WORKWEEK 14 hrs a week, including but not limited to: Sundays Worship services Mid-week rehearsals Regular mid-week office hours (one day per week in the office) 1 Year Contract term QUALIFICATIONS Philosophically aligned with Village Church Mission, Focus, and strategy. Fulfills character qualifications as highlighted in 1 Timothy and Titus. Fulfills duties required of Village Church members as outlined in the ‘This is Village Church’ course. Pursues a deeper relationship with Christ and greater spiritual growth through prayer, the gospel, and community. Is a disciple. Dependable and servant-hearted; will do any job with joy and passion. High level of musicianship. Proficiency in Ableton Live. Familiarity with ProPresenter & Planning Center. Valid Class 5 Drivers License Philosophically aligned with Village Church Mission, Focus, and strategy. Fulfills character qualifications as highlighted in 1 Timothy and Titus. Fulfills duties required of Village Church members as outlined in the ‘This is Village Church’ course. Pursues a deeper relationship with Christ and greater spiritual growth through prayer, the gospel, and community. Is a disciple. Dependable and servant-hearted; will do any job with joy and passion. High level of musicianship. Proficiency in Ableton Live. Familiarity with ProPresenter & Planning Center. Valid Class 5 Drivers License WORKWEEK 14 hrs a week, including but not limited to: Sundays Worship services Mid-week rehearsals Regular mid-week office hours (one day per week in the office) 1 Year Contract term Sundays Worship services Mid-week rehearsals Regular mid-week office hours (one day per week in the office) 1 Year Contract term Benefits -Pay of $20/hour-3 weeks of vacation -Pay of $20/hour -3 weeks of vacation